I just purchased a New Bisley Blackhawk 45LC with the extra 45ACP cylinder. The problem I believe is the cylinder gap which I measured at .009 compared to the gap of the Long Colt cylinder of .006 . I have 3 other Rugers GP100, LCR 38spl which both have cylinder gaps of .005 . The 3rd which is a 22mag is. 002 . I don't want to make a big deal out of it but it took me a long time to locate the Bisley . Should I be concerned? Ruger says it's within their tolerances'.
Ruger BlackHawk 45 ACP cylinder gap
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George
Blackhawk
I would not lose sleep over. How does it shoot? It should be just fine! George
schloss
Single-Sixer
If you're not concerned with the numbers on your chronograph, I wouldn't be concerned.
I'm sure someone will chime in with Ruger's tolerances shortly. I can't remember what they are offhand. Essentially, you're going to have slightly more gas leak out between there and the cylinder. Nothing of real concern, but may possibly reduce velocity to a degree. That loss will still typically be very small and of no concern to normal shooting.
Does it shoot well?
I'm sure someone will chime in with Ruger's tolerances shortly. I can't remember what they are offhand. Essentially, you're going to have slightly more gas leak out between there and the cylinder. Nothing of real concern, but may possibly reduce velocity to a degree. That loss will still typically be very small and of no concern to normal shooting.
Does it shoot well?
Dale53
Blackhawk
Some time ago, I bought a Smith 686 (6" barrel) to go with my "More than satisfactory" 4" CS-1 - 686. The CS-1 has been exemplary. The 6" was bought from an estate sale. I failed to notice that the barrel/cylinder gap was excessive. When I took it to the range it spit quite badly. It measured entirely too large for me. I took it to my local pistolsmith (Jack Basham of Blue Ash (Cincinnati) Ohio). Jack set the barrel back and gave me minimum barrel/cylinder gap and re-throated the barrel at the same time. The cost was quite favorable and the work excellent. The gun now shoots like an NRA Bullseye gun should and NO spitting. I ended up with a FINE revolver!
The O.P. might consider doing the same to his revolver if the range performance falls below his expectations. I would do NOTHING tho', until I shot it and gave it a good evaluation. You might not need ANYTHING done to it.
FWIW
Dale53
The O.P. might consider doing the same to his revolver if the range performance falls below his expectations. I would do NOTHING tho', until I shot it and gave it a good evaluation. You might not need ANYTHING done to it.
FWIW
Dale53
Hondo44
Hawkeye
I agree, if performance isn't affected, don't give it another thought.
However, if not satisfied, I'd call Ruger for a free shipping tag, and ship back to Ruger free, for correction. It may be within their stated tolerance, but if it spits etc., it would not be acceptable. You'll have it back in under two weeks.
I would not fork out cash and wait who knows how long for a local smith to fix.
However, if not satisfied, I'd call Ruger for a free shipping tag, and ship back to Ruger free, for correction. It may be within their stated tolerance, but if it spits etc., it would not be acceptable. You'll have it back in under two weeks.
I would not fork out cash and wait who knows how long for a local smith to fix.
