Extra 45LC cylinder

[dvincentp2]

Can I get an extra cylinder for my Ruger 45lc? I think this will be much faster for reloading. Any thoughts?

 

[AkRay]

You could practice reloading a single action revolver more. If you do buy an extra cylinder, it should be chambered in 45 ACP so you can take advantage of the easier to shoot and probably less expensive ammo.

 

[J Miller]

Can I get an extra cylinder for my Ruger 45lc? I think this will be much faster for reloading. Any thoughts?

Yep, you sure can. A couple of ways.

You could accidentally loose the one you have and send the gun back to Ruger for a new one.

You could watch the classifieds here on the forum for when they come up for sale.

Or you could practice reloading as it is. The quick change idea might or might not work. I'm always curious how you'd keep the live ammo in the second cylinder while handling it.

Or ~ You could get an ACP cylinder and use a magazine from a bottom feeder for a speed loader.

Joe

 

[dvincentp2]

Why can't Ruger just sell me another cylinder?

 

[G2]

Why can't Ruger just sell me another cylinder?

They can and will, and as there owners manual clearly states it is a factory fitted part, It will run you ~$160 total.

Send it in without the cylinder you have now and it will be back in a week or so fitted with a new cylinder.

 

[yankee7809]

I stand to be corrected on this but I believe that Ruger will only sell you a cylinder if they fit it to the gun at their repair facility. So you would have to ship your gun to them for the fitting. $$$$

 

[dvincentp2]

Thanks all for replying

 

[tuskbuster]

G2 is the total with shipping and fitting after the 95 for the cylinder

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

Can I get an extra cylinder for my Ruger 45lc? I think this will be much faster for reloading. Any thoughts?

Howdy

Faster for reloading????

Let me see if I understand your question. After shooting the revolver empty, you are going to open the loading gate, pull the cylinder pin out and remove the cylinder full of empty brass. Then you are going to dump out the brass, using a stick to poke out the ones that are stubborn. Then you are going to take another cylinder that you previously loaded six rounds into and pop that into the gun, shove the cylinder pin home, and close the loading gate.

This is supposed to be quicker? Have you shot single actions much? Have you ever shoved the cylinder pin in too quickly when it was not properly lined up and gotten it jammed in place?

I'm just trying to wrap my little brain around this and see if I understand you correctly.

 

[G2]

G2 is the total with shipping and fitting after the 95 for the cylinder

YES,
A Call to Ruger and they will give you a estimate with fitting and return shipping. I use USPS to get it there for ~$11.
I have done this a few times.

One can save a little money searching/ finding a Donor Cylinder and getting it to fit too. I do this too but sometimes your buying others problems, and it can be a pig-in-a poke. I usually prefer to do it this way FTF or a mutual understanding of return if needed.

Sometimes it's just easier to part with a few more bucks & go w/ RUGER.

 

[tuskbuster]

reason i asked talked to a lady there and she couldnt give me a total for all cause she didnt know what the fitting cost

 

[Wyandot Jim]

Can I get an extra cylinder for my Ruger 45lc? I think this will be much faster for reloading. Any thoughts?

Howdy

Faster for reloading????

Let me see if I understand your question. After shooting the revolver empty, you are going to open the loading gate, pull the cylinder pin out and remove the cylinder full of empty brass. Then you are going to dump out the brass, using a stick to poke out the ones that are stubborn. Then you are going to take another cylinder that you previously loaded six rounds into and pop that into the gun, shove the cylinder pin home, and close the loading gate.

This is supposed to be quicker? Have you shot single actions much? Have you ever shoved the cylinder pin in too quickly when it was not properly lined up and gotten it jammed in place?

I'm just trying to wrap my little brain around this and see if I understand you correctly.

Hey DJ,
Thanks for writing what I was thinking.
This is a new one on me.
OP ya might want to practice reloading :wink:
Better yet get a bottom feeder :lol:
Jim

 

[JWhitmore44]

i would assume the OP want's to use it like a speed loader. Kind of like the set up in Pale Rider. It's a neat idea but I wouldn't trust my self with it. I don't know how many times I've got into a hurry to get the cylinder back in and can't get it to line up to seat the pin. I don't know if you could do anything to make the transition easier or not.

On a side note, for using a single action as a defense arm or for CCW. Personally I can't see me needing more than 6 rounds in that type of situation. Unlike a police officer I don't need to go into harms way were I may have to deal with multiple targets (at least more than a couple). Six rounds should get me out of the situation or at least to cover. If I was concerned with needing a fast reload I would go with a semi-auto.

 

[edlmann]

i would assume the OP want's to use it like a speed loader. Kind of like the set up in Pale Rider.

Spare cylinders also were used in "The Outlaw Josey Wales". Works with an an open-topped frame BP revolver or cartridge conversion thereof. This tactic kind of died off with the development of fixed ammunition and the 1873 Colt.