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Mike H · September 29, 2002, 09:48 AM

Thanks guys, checking out those areas right now.

**UPDATE**

The cylinder is definitely "canted" slightly, the BC gap opens up slightly (or binds) for opposing charge holes. I can clearly see this by working the hammer while holiding a bright light behind the BC gap.

I cleaned out the area under the ejector star, and I don't see any way that the ejector rod could unscrew, but I can't be certain. It just looks as though I've shot some free play into the crane, or maybe induced a little end shake with use.

The cylinder doesn't bind unless I pull the trigger, in which case the hand (?) pushes the cylinder forward just enough to catch the forcing cone.

It's all very slight, a firm pull on the trigger unlocks things, but a 15 pound trigger pull on 2 out of 6 shots is hardly satisfactory.

Ahh well, cheap guns are cheap for a reason I guess.

Mike H

September 29, 2002, 09:48 AM	#5
Mike H Senior Member Join Date: August 27, 1999 Posts: 1,159	Thanks guys, checking out those areas right now. UPDATE The cylinder is definitely "canted" slightly, the BC gap opens up slightly (or binds) for opposing charge holes. I can clearly see this by working the hammer while holiding a bright light behind the BC gap. I cleaned out the area under the ejector star, and I don't see any way that the ejector rod could unscrew, but I can't be certain. It just looks as though I've shot some free play into the crane, or maybe induced a little end shake with use. The cylinder doesn't bind unless I pull the trigger, in which case the hand (?) pushes the cylinder forward just enough to catch the forcing cone. It's all very slight, a firm pull on the trigger unlocks things, but a 15 pound trigger pull on 2 out of 6 shots is hardly satisfactory. Ahh well, cheap guns are cheap for a reason I guess. Mike H Last edited by Mike H; September 29, 2002 at 12:39 PM.