I picked up a new single six hunter with .22LR/.22WMR cylinders. I have wanted this gun for as long as I know they have made it. It shot well but I noticed a couple of things that caused me some questions.
Both cylinders are tight, almost no end shake and minimal rotational play. The .22 mag has a b/c gap of about .006" and I "think" that is good (I know it is for Ruger DA's). The .22LR has a b/c gap of .007"-.008" that "seems" excessive but I have no idea what the ideals are here. I figure it is a .22 so not super critical but tell me if these are normal. It does spit some serious fire out of the b/c gap along with some debris, I don't think it is shaving lead but I have a .22 head for my range rod on the way so I can verify the barrel/cylinder alignment. I have never owned a .22 revolver and I figure some lead splatter is to be expected with LRN ammo and the b/c gap such that it is.
My big gripe is the ejector rod shroud (housing?) looks like a pissed off beaver gnawed it out of a hunk of steel. OK not that bad but it is gouged and scratched and I didn't notice it when I was buying it, too damned excited I guess. It also has an unsightly gap at the front of it, again appears to be poorly fitted. Is there any easy fix, like buying a new one or are they individually fitted? I don't feel like shipping yet another band new gun back (last time it was SR9).
I love the look especially the long barrel and grips. I love the sights, although I might put a Leupold 2x on it (someone talk me out of it please). I really don't know why I put off buying one for so long. Unfortunately shooting .22WMR is addictive and I bought this gun to be frugal on ammo. This should make an awesome small game and plinker.
Let me know your thoughts. Appreciate any input.
-Rob
Both cylinders are tight, almost no end shake and minimal rotational play. The .22 mag has a b/c gap of about .006" and I "think" that is good (I know it is for Ruger DA's). The .22LR has a b/c gap of .007"-.008" that "seems" excessive but I have no idea what the ideals are here. I figure it is a .22 so not super critical but tell me if these are normal. It does spit some serious fire out of the b/c gap along with some debris, I don't think it is shaving lead but I have a .22 head for my range rod on the way so I can verify the barrel/cylinder alignment. I have never owned a .22 revolver and I figure some lead splatter is to be expected with LRN ammo and the b/c gap such that it is.
My big gripe is the ejector rod shroud (housing?) looks like a pissed off beaver gnawed it out of a hunk of steel. OK not that bad but it is gouged and scratched and I didn't notice it when I was buying it, too damned excited I guess. It also has an unsightly gap at the front of it, again appears to be poorly fitted. Is there any easy fix, like buying a new one or are they individually fitted? I don't feel like shipping yet another band new gun back (last time it was SR9).
I love the look especially the long barrel and grips. I love the sights, although I might put a Leupold 2x on it (someone talk me out of it please). I really don't know why I put off buying one for so long. Unfortunately shooting .22WMR is addictive and I bought this gun to be frugal on ammo. This should make an awesome small game and plinker.
Let me know your thoughts. Appreciate any input.
-Rob