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dal22ses · December 31, 2012, 05:49 PM

Got it used for $400 very clean looking stainless steel 2.5" barrel 5 shot 38spl.

Got it home cleaned it up nice and noticed a little rattle coming from the frame near the section where the cylinder closes. The noise can be heard if you move the gun quickly or shake it. Yes this is unloaded still making the noise. The noise does not sound like it is coming from the grip it sounds like it is coming from the frame. When I open the cylinder I see a few spots that maybe the noise is coming from. But I am honestly clueless. SHould I bring it back to the gun store wednesday?

Any suggestins or is this common/normal. This is my first revolver among many semi's.

EDIT: I just looked closer with the hammer cocked and I see a small metal "plate" that is near the hammer. There obviously is no hammer spur but could this plate be the firing plate for lack of better terms here? It moves a little but if I shake the gun it rattles?

Thanks

December 31, 2012, 05:49 PM	#1
dal22ses Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2007 Posts: 118	Just picked up my RUGER SP101. Maybe a problem?? Got it used for $400 very clean looking stainless steel 2.5" barrel 5 shot 38spl. Got it home cleaned it up nice and noticed a little rattle coming from the frame near the section where the cylinder closes. The noise can be heard if you move the gun quickly or shake it. Yes this is unloaded still making the noise. The noise does not sound like it is coming from the grip it sounds like it is coming from the frame. When I open the cylinder I see a few spots that maybe the noise is coming from. But I am honestly clueless. SHould I bring it back to the gun store wednesday? Any suggestins or is this common/normal. This is my first revolver among many semi's. EDIT: I just looked closer with the hammer cocked and I see a small metal "plate" that is near the hammer. There obviously is no hammer spur but could this plate be the firing plate for lack of better terms here? It moves a little but if I shake the gun it rattles? Thanks Last edited by dal22ses; December 31, 2012 at 05:55 PM.