cworetired
Single-Sixer
New to me Security Six that the cyclinder does not turn as free as I think it sure. Took the gun apart but not sure how to take the cyclinder group apart to inspect. Any help? Thanks
Security Six Issue
- Thread starter cworetired
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Before tearing into the guts of the gun, I'd try lubing every place that looks like it moves and see if that helps. I haven't had a Sec 6 apart for a while but it's not that difficult if you can get the little spring loaded locking tab that holds the trigger group in place to retract.
Once you have the cylinder and crane off the frame:
1. Put 2 (or more) FIRED (empty) cases in the cylinder. This helps protect the tabs that the ejector "star" locks into.
2. Wrap some duct tape or leather around the knurled end of the ejector rod.
3. Use vise grips or pliers to grab the taped rod and grab the cylinder with your other hand (I have a special set of vise grips with an aluminum insert made to do this)
4. Turn the ejector rod CLOCKWISE (looking at it from the muzzle end of the barrel) to loosen it (it has left handed threads due to the direction the cylinder rotates)
5. Remove the rod and you can then remove all the guts of the cylinder
6. Be advised, there is a small internal tooth lock washer down in there you don't want to lose
You can them clean to your hearts content and then put it back together. The only lube you need to do is on the bearings, where the shaft goes through the crane and maybe a bit on the ejector shaft where it comes through the end of the cylinder.
1. Put 2 (or more) FIRED (empty) cases in the cylinder. This helps protect the tabs that the ejector "star" locks into.
2. Wrap some duct tape or leather around the knurled end of the ejector rod.
3. Use vise grips or pliers to grab the taped rod and grab the cylinder with your other hand (I have a special set of vise grips with an aluminum insert made to do this)
4. Turn the ejector rod CLOCKWISE (looking at it from the muzzle end of the barrel) to loosen it (it has left handed threads due to the direction the cylinder rotates)
5. Remove the rod and you can then remove all the guts of the cylinder
6. Be advised, there is a small internal tooth lock washer down in there you don't want to lose
You can them clean to your hearts content and then put it back together. The only lube you need to do is on the bearings, where the shaft goes through the crane and maybe a bit on the ejector shaft where it comes through the end of the cylinder.
