Cylinder play, and bad cylinder release on Charter Arms Bulldog?

[Osborn F. Enready]

The gun:
Charter Arms .357 Magnum

The model:
Target Bulldog

The problem:
The cylinder releases very hard. The cylinder seems sloppy when in position, and I believe due to this slop, the action will not fire correctly for each follow-up shot.

My theory:
I think the set screw that holds the depth of the cylinder lock-pin is in too far.

I have heard that this can cause this malfunction, and am wondering what others out there think is the best solution?

Resetting the depth, and loc-tite it into position?

I haven't taken the gun apart yet, but am curious on advice that may be available from those who have one, or had similar problems with similar guns.




Any and all information/advice welcomed, and greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[Bill DeShivs]

Turn it out with a small screwdriver. If this fixes the problem, you can Loctite it, or leave it alone, and adjust it every so often.
Bill