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4D5 · December 11, 2009, 09:50 PM

Thanks Jim,

That does help, confirms what I thought. I guess when I think "spin" I'm thinking like when the hammer is pulled enough to spin the cylinder. For the check I'd think the idea would be more like "rotational movement of the cylinder when in lockup".

Did you see my post, a few back, about the timing check for making sure the bolt engages well before the hammer is captured by the sear?

Thanks, 4D5

December 11, 2009, 09:50 PM	#114
4D5 Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2002 Location: Nevada, Carson Valley Posts: 106	Does help Thanks Jim, That does help, confirms what I thought. I guess when I think "spin" I'm thinking like when the hammer is pulled enough to spin the cylinder. For the check I'd think the idea would be more like "rotational movement of the cylinder when in lockup". Did you see my post, a few back, about the timing check for making sure the bolt engages well before the hammer is captured by the sear? Thanks, 4D5