Broken transfer bar on NM Single Six

[mykeal]

I was cleaning my NM Single Six (2006, purchased new, about 2500 rounds fired) last night (bore, cylinder and external surfaces only, not full disassembly), and before putting the cylinder back I cycled the action a couple of times, allowing the hammer to drop from full cock. On the second cycle the transfer bar fractured and the top half fell out of the gun. It broke at the curve about halfway down. The bottom half is still in the gun; I haven't taken it apart yet.

This is the first time I've heard of a transfer bar breaking. Have others had the same problem and I just missed it?

 

[Axehandle]

Never had it happen to one of mine but have read about it.... Don't think it requires fitting... The boys here will know if Ruger will send you one... Worse case Brownell's or Midway should have what you need...

 

[Onty]

It happened to me also on large frame SA, blue one. I’ve got spare transfer bar from local supplier and after I assembled it, revolver wouldn’t work. Transfer bar didn’t go up far enough. After scratching my head for a while, asking myself what went wrong, did I make error in assembly process, I realized that they sent me transfer bar for Single Six.

Well, next shipment was right one. BTW, both times I received stainless bars. So, before starting assembly, put broken one together and compare with spare one to make sure you have correct part.

Somebody told me that actually stainless transfer bar is less brittle than blue one. Nevertheless, I strongly suggest to polish all surfaces, especially front and aft ones, they should be without any pitting and marks. This will greatly increase fatigue life and also make action smoother.

 

[J Miller]

flatgate has a very good set of instructions on how to "fit" transfer bars to prevent breakage.

Several years ago there was a lot of threads about broken transfer bars. It happens. It's a good part to have spares of.

Joe

 

[contender]

While rare,, it has happened a few times. A call to Ruger will get you a new free one.

 

[mykeal]

Just checked with both Brownell's and Ruger; Brownell's has them, at $8.07 dealer price, plus shipping. Ruger will send me one for $8.50 including shipping, so I ordered one from them. I'll get a couple spares from Brownell's the next order I have from them.

Guess I should have paid more attention and I might have noticed this isn't terribly unusual. Thanks for the responses.

 

[Onty]

flatgate has a very good set of instructions on how to "fit" transfer bars to prevent breakage...

Any link? Thanks.

 

[StanMemTn]

flatgate has a very good set of instructions on how to "fit" transfer bars to prevent breakage...

Any link? Thanks.

Try this:

http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB/viewtop ... +bar+pinch

Fifth post down. I think this is what JMiller is referring to.

 

[Silent Sam]

If you told them that yours had broke they'll send you one for free. My 45 convertible transfer bar broke in the same place. He did try to sell me some extra ones. Talked about CAS guys breaking a good number. I just told him if it breaks again I'll just call back and get another free one.

 

[mykeal]

Yeah, now that you mention it I did not state that mine was broken, I just said I needed one.

Oh, well. Next time.

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

Howdy

This happens fairly often in Cowboy Action Shooting, but usually only when the gun has been dry fired literally thousands of times.

P.S. I don't think there is any difference between the transfer bars in a Stainless gun or a blued gun. I have both flavors of Vaqueros, and the transfer bars are in the white with both. Dunno if they are carbon steel or Stainless, but they look exactly the same.

 

[Silent Sam]

Howdy

This happens fairly often in Cowboy Action Shooting, but usually only when the gun has been dry fired literally thousands of times.

:oops:

 

[flatgate]

Howdy

This happens fairly often in Cowboy Action Shooting

I strongly believe the breakage is the direct result of the transfer bar being "pinched" between the hammer and the cylinder frame's hammer well.

The link posted a few posts above will offer enlightening info, I'm sure.....

flatgate

PS The "in the white" parts mentioned in one of the above posts are very, very likely stainless.

 

[rugerguy]

it also happens when the center pin is NOT 'seated all the way in and someone forces the trigger ( slams???) and the bar hits the bottom of the firing pin ....considered "misuse"??? but yes, like pounding plows into swords, work the metal hard and long enough you can do ANYTHING....... :roll:

 

[the fatman]

:( I reluctantly coming to the realization that rugers should be considered hobby guns and that something else should be used for serious intentions.

 

[Yosemite Sam]

:( I reluctantly coming to the realization that rugers should be considered hobby guns and that something else should be used for serious intentions.

If you go to other forums you'll quickly find that there is no gun in existence that is 100% defect free or even one that the entire population of shooters considers "a good gun".

-- Sam

 

[Onty]

According to Iowegun, the best trouble free revolver was old model 3-screw SBH like this one: