[Dino.]

If you lower the hammer from half cock (such as when using the safety pins) you will create a drag line.

That's EXACTLY what's happening.

If this bothers you, always fully cock the hammer before lowering it again.

So, I'm guessing folks who use the Kirst Konversion cylinder with the loading gate really have no choice since the hammer has to be at half-cock in order to load the cylinder, huh?

Thanks so much for your response.
I thought I really screwed it up this time.