another Redhawk down

Apparently I've done something wrong to my 7.5" 357 Redhawk; I got two cylinders through it on my first stage at our latest USPSA match, and then I couldn't close the cylinder (without hammering :shock.

Looks like the cylinder is too far forward, hitting the frame.
Fortunately I had my GP100 with me and could finish the match (albeit with the ammo I'd made intending to get fired through that 60oz Redhawk. Ear-chronos suggested I was making 'significant Major' :mrgreen:.

I was.




I e-mailed Ruger today.......

WESHOOT2

I gotta ask , is there sumtin under the ejector pushin it all forward ???
Sprung crane ??

Had powder residue under the extractor more than once. Sounds like what gp 100man said.

I have not yet discovered its issue; assume that it's really clean under the star.
Crane appears fine.

I've contacted Ruger service and await their response.

Have you shot your 357 Redhawk a lot with lower power loads? If so, try scrubbing the forcing cone area with Hoppes (or your favorite). I have seen a lot of buildup in that area bind up the cylinder.

I am (all too) familiar with common revolver stoppages; this ain't that.

Ruger has offered to ship the gun in "for evaluation".


I like that.
If they cannot fix it I'll send it to Mr. Bob Cogan (if available).

This will be enlightening.

Three 44s

So I went and picked up my gun last night (only 120 miles from my house! -drove it down to them, too), and was told it was so dirty the ejection button was binding, keeping the cylinder from closing.

It was recommended that when I pull a gun from the safe after sitting nine years I should clean it before attempting to shoot a USPSA match with said gun.
Glad I got warned; the 44 Redhawk is coming out for November's match!



Yes I'll clean it first..... :shock:


A33102

No foul(ing) no harm. Good luck in the November match.

ooops.

Glad that that`s all it was , I flush mine with brakleen & compressed air , takin the crane asm takes three hands & patience !!!

After flushin I`ve found remoil to be the best as it doesn't attract carbon & fouling as some others do .

Dang... I was really hoping there was gonna be something irreparably wrong! Ruger says they're not fixing 357mag Redhawks anymore (maybe they'd do a sprung Crane, but they won't replace cylinders), and I need a 'donor gun" of a 357mag Redhawk!!!!

Well I guess I'm happy for ya that you got it all lined out! But if you decide you wanna part with that 357 RH, lemme know!!!

if you decide you wanna part with that 357 RH, lemme know!

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As always, your query begs the question: "How much money you got?" :mrgreen: