GP100 question

chrisintexas · October 31, 2014, 09:33 PM

On ruger GP100 on left hand side of the crane latch (crane latch you depress to unlock the cylinder to swing it open) and on right hand side of cylinder there is a slight curve on the body of the gp100 through which the ejection rod star goes in/comes out when you close/open the cylinder, the cartridge in the cylinder that rests next to the slight curve comes somewhat loose after you close the cylinder (due to there being a slight curve on the body of the revolver next to it?) and rattles.
my question( if you understood clearly what I wrote) is this normal? other cartridges don't do that only the one next to that slight curve does seems loose and rattles
thanks

**JohnKSa** · October 31, 2014, 09:42 PM

The curve is necessary to allow the cylinder to swing into place properly. The result is that the cartridge over the curve has some back & forth play. That play is largely eliminated when it rotates into the firing position.

You can see the same type of design in other revolvers by other manufacturers.

October 31, 2014, 09:33 PM	#1
chrisintexas Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2012 Posts: 388	GP100 question On ruger GP100 on left hand side of the crane latch (crane latch you depress to unlock the cylinder to swing it open) and on right hand side of cylinder there is a slight curve on the body of the gp100 through which the ejection rod star goes in/comes out when you close/open the cylinder, the cartridge in the cylinder that rests next to the slight curve comes somewhat loose after you close the cylinder (due to there being a slight curve on the body of the revolver next to it?) and rattles. my question( if you understood clearly what I wrote) is this normal? other cartridges don't do that only the one next to that slight curve does seems loose and rattles thanks

October 31, 2014, 09:42 PM	#2
JohnKSa Staff Join Date: February 12, 2001 Location: DFW Area Posts: 24,975	The curve is necessary to allow the cylinder to swing into place properly. The result is that the cartridge over the curve has some back & forth play. That play is largely eliminated when it rotates into the firing position. You can see the same type of design in other revolvers by other manufacturers. __________________ Do you know about the TEXAS State Rifle Association?