In looking further, it appears that the real issue is with whoever originally threaded the barrel. They did a crappy job making the threads, and did not have it turn all the way up to top dead center when tightened. I was thinking setting back the barrel a turn was the answer, but after...
Hi Folks,
My buddy and I are trying to diagnose a barrel issue with a custom '50s Flattop 44 Blackhawk (OM obviously).
After 20 years of shooting, the barrel has suddenly loosened in the frame to the point that (with the ejector rod housing off) the front sight is canted right viewed from the...