ruger cylinder

publius · June 10, 2011, 10:42 PM

Blackhawk .45 colt. Case sticks in one hole every time after firing. Remove the cylinder and knock it out with something. I'm sure the throats are tight on the rest of the cylinder as that is the norm w/old 45 hawks. Who is the best person to send it to and can I send just the cylinder?

WESHOOT2 · June 10, 2011, 10:45 PM

It mat be that chamber is large; send the gun to Ruger.

**Unclenick** · June 11, 2011, 08:45 AM

Unless it's caused by deep gouges in the chamber, the sticking is a high pressure sign for that chamber, meaning your load is too hot for it. You didn't say what load you are shooting. If it is one of those "Ruger only" warmer-than-standard loads, then I expect the chamber is either too large, as Weshoots said, or the cylinder moved during drilling so that chamber is slightly out of place toward the outside. Either will make the steel too thin. I suppose local heat treatment failure is also a remote possibility, but pretty unlikely.

Whatever the cause, there is a physical problem with the chamber that simple reaming is unlikely to fix. Even if it were gouges that reaming could fix, Ruger will probably do it free of charge. They're not quick, but they put a factory finish on inside and out when they're done, which is nicer that the cold blue from most shop work on chambers. Let Ruger have it.

publius · June 11, 2011, 04:03 PM

Yes, it is quite obvious that there is a physical problem w/that chamber. Same problem with any load, including weak 45 S&W target loads. Problem with letting Ruger take care of it is that they are not going to fix the rest of the notoriously tight chamber throats. I 'm not going to send it to some kitchen table 'smith, rather someone like Cylinder&Slide. Wonder if anyone has an opinion on which of the big guys w/a good reputation specializes in this. They may very well tell me to send it to Ruger but I'd like to get the opinion of someone who is more meticulous than Ruger. Bill Deshivs, please comment on this thread.

GURU1911 · June 11, 2011, 04:20 PM

Alex b. Hamilton (apg) @ 10-ring precision in san antonio, texas can fit that problem.

Others: Hamilton bowen, mark oglesby, andy cannon, & the magnaport custom shop.

Guru1911

ohen cepel · June 11, 2011, 05:02 PM

I would send it to Ruger first. They should fix it for no charge.

If not that, then I would polish it myself to see if that helps.

My last option would be to send it out to a custom shop.

June 10, 2011, 10:42 PM	#1
publius Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2005 Location: Mississippi/Texas Posts: 2,505	ruger cylinder Blackhawk .45 colt. Case sticks in one hole every time after firing. Remove the cylinder and knock it out with something. I'm sure the throats are tight on the rest of the cylinder as that is the norm w/old 45 hawks. Who is the best person to send it to and can I send just the cylinder? __________________ "Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress, but I repeat myself." Mark Twain

June 10, 2011, 10:45 PM	#2
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	It mat be that chamber is large; send the gun to Ruger. __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

June 11, 2011, 08:45 AM	#3
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,060	Unless it's caused by deep gouges in the chamber, the sticking is a high pressure sign for that chamber, meaning your load is too hot for it. You didn't say what load you are shooting. If it is one of those "Ruger only" warmer-than-standard loads, then I expect the chamber is either too large, as Weshoots said, or the cylinder moved during drilling so that chamber is slightly out of place toward the outside. Either will make the steel too thin. I suppose local heat treatment failure is also a remote possibility, but pretty unlikely. Whatever the cause, there is a physical problem with the chamber that simple reaming is unlikely to fix. Even if it were gouges that reaming could fix, Ruger will probably do it free of charge. They're not quick, but they put a factory finish on inside and out when they're done, which is nicer that the cold blue from most shop work on chambers. Let Ruger have it. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

June 11, 2011, 04:03 PM	#4
publius Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2005 Location: Mississippi/Texas Posts: 2,505	Yes, it is quite obvious that there is a physical problem w/that chamber. Same problem with any load, including weak 45 S&W target loads. Problem with letting Ruger take care of it is that they are not going to fix the rest of the notoriously tight chamber throats. I 'm not going to send it to some kitchen table 'smith, rather someone like Cylinder&Slide. Wonder if anyone has an opinion on which of the big guys w/a good reputation specializes in this. They may very well tell me to send it to Ruger but I'd like to get the opinion of someone who is more meticulous than Ruger. Bill Deshivs, please comment on this thread. __________________ "Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress, but I repeat myself." Mark Twain

June 11, 2011, 04:20 PM	#5
GURU1911 Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2010 Location: SEALY, THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS Posts: 501	Pistolsmith recommendation Alex b. Hamilton (apg) @ 10-ring precision in san antonio, texas can fit that problem. Others: Hamilton bowen, mark oglesby, andy cannon, & the magnaport custom shop. Guru1911 __________________ NRA LIFE MEMBER (1984) & PRESIDENT: S.W. LA. R&P CLUB, LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA (1994-1999) METALLIC CARTRIDGE RELOADER (1977) & GENTILE CHRISTIAN ZIONIST INFIDEL !!! "THERE AIN'T TOO MANY THINGS THAT YOU CAN'T FIX, WITH $500 DOLLARS OR A .30-06"

June 11, 2011, 05:02 PM	#6
ohen cepel Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 1999 Location: Where they send me Posts: 1,013	I would send it to Ruger first. They should fix it for no charge. If not that, then I would polish it myself to see if that helps. My last option would be to send it out to a custom shop. __________________ He who dares wins. NRA Life Benefactor Member

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