ruggedruger
Single-Sixer
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- Oct 24, 2009
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I recently purchased a Ruger Blackhawk. My first revolver ever. When you open the loading gate and advance the cylinder until it clicks, the chamber is not lined up with the gate. It is partially past the gate, not allowing a round to be loaded. I have to advance the cylinder 'half a click' to load. (AND unload).
My google search turned up a thread indicating this is normal: http://rugerforum.net/ruger-single-action/73104-new-model-blackhawk-chamber-question.html
Can someone give me their take as to why this is? Why not have gate moved to match a 'click'. Is it a safety issue?
Either way, I've had this gun for months, and did not fire it after purchasing it on gunbroker. At the very least, I should be admonished for not posting a photo of it - it is gorgeous in my humble opinion, thought plain and jane.
My google search turned up a thread indicating this is normal: http://rugerforum.net/ruger-single-action/73104-new-model-blackhawk-chamber-question.html
Can someone give me their take as to why this is? Why not have gate moved to match a 'click'. Is it a safety issue?
Either way, I've had this gun for months, and did not fire it after purchasing it on gunbroker. At the very least, I should be admonished for not posting a photo of it - it is gorgeous in my humble opinion, thought plain and jane.