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FoghornLeghorn · September 4, 2021, 11:06 AM

I bought a used 44 mag Redhawk. It's the 4th I've owned.

The issue is that with reloads, the cylinder binds up in rotation after it heats up. It doesn't do it with factory ammo. Just reloads.

I initially used pre fired brass and after I discovered the issue, made sure I seated the primers especially carefully. It didn't help.

So then I used only new, unfired brass. It still binds.

I have a 3 screw Super Blackhawk and never had that problem. Never had the problem with my other Redhawks and Super Redhawk.

I have two S&W 29-2 revolvers and never had that problem.

I haven't measured the gap yet, but maybe the gap between the cylinder and breech face is less than it should be?

Suggestions?

September 4, 2021, 11:06 AM	#1
FoghornLeghorn Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2011 Posts: 961	An issue with my Redhawk I bought a used 44 mag Redhawk. It's the 4th I've owned. The issue is that with reloads, the cylinder binds up in rotation after it heats up. It doesn't do it with factory ammo. Just reloads. I initially used pre fired brass and after I discovered the issue, made sure I seated the primers especially carefully. It didn't help. So then I used only new, unfired brass. It still binds. I have a 3 screw Super Blackhawk and never had that problem. Never had the problem with my other Redhawks and Super Redhawk. I have two S&W 29-2 revolvers and never had that problem. I haven't measured the gap yet, but maybe the gap between the cylinder and breech face is less than it should be? Suggestions?