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Oquirrh · June 27, 2008, 10:20 PM

Thanks, I appreciate any and all help. (Name's not Larry.)

I was advised to use corn meal, as Hawg points out, to get adequate compression with light loads. I've been shooting 15g to 20 g of Kik trying to get some consistent groups.

The wedge is all the way through and still very loose--which probably explains the accuracy problem The barrle is moving around.

I compared it to my nearly new Pocket Navy and it looks like the wedge is the culprit. The big navy's wedge is seriously curved on the front edge from wear and maybe polishing. Any recoil would lossen it.

Hawg, I stuck a piece of xerox paper in the gap. It slides in and when I cock the hammer, the cylinder grips the paper, but it will come out with a little tug.

I'll figure it out, but thanks for the information. i may have find a 51 Navy guy around here to consult. (Better yet, buy another '51 to compare-- :-)

Again thanks, everyone--I hope I haven't come across as ungrateful or a bother. I'll try not to bug y'all unless I'm absolutely baffled.

June 27, 2008, 10:20 PM	#27
Oquirrh Senior Member Join Date: May 5, 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 188	Smokin gun, Thanks, I appreciate any and all help. (Name's not Larry.) I was advised to use corn meal, as Hawg points out, to get adequate compression with light loads. I've been shooting 15g to 20 g of Kik trying to get some consistent groups. The wedge is all the way through and still very loose--which probably explains the accuracy problem The barrle is moving around. I compared it to my nearly new Pocket Navy and it looks like the wedge is the culprit. The big navy's wedge is seriously curved on the front edge from wear and maybe polishing. Any recoil would lossen it. Hawg, I stuck a piece of xerox paper in the gap. It slides in and when I cock the hammer, the cylinder grips the paper, but it will come out with a little tug. I'll figure it out, but thanks for the information. i may have find a 51 Navy guy around here to consult. (Better yet, buy another '51 to compare-- :-) Again thanks, everyone--I hope I haven't come across as ungrateful or a bother. I'll try not to bug y'all unless I'm absolutely baffled. Last edited by Oquirrh; June 27, 2008 at 11:14 PM.