single six cylinder does not unlock

[oiu789]

The gun works but I have to pull the hammer back to get the cylinder
to rotate to load the rounds. The cylinder does not unlock when I open
the loading gate. Where do I start looking for the problem. This is a
single six 22 not the new model.

 

[tek4260]

Sounds like an old model, which has to be at half cock to rotate the cylinder. Does the hammer stay at the half cock position? Or do you have to hold it there to rotate the cylinder. If it doesn't stay in half cock, someone may have ground the notch off the hammer, or the tip of the sear could be broken.

 

[flatgate]

Where do I start looking for the problem?

In a mirror. Sorry to have to say that but, ye gads! :shock:
You need to learn the basic differences between the "old school" lockwork, in use on single action revolvers since the 1800's and the Ruger design, instituted in 1973.

Ruger's Web Site has the owner's manuals.

Click HERE

flatgate

 

[Kanook]

First click of hammer leaving the frame = safe position

Second click = cylinder spin, load position

Third click = I don't know

Fourth click = all the way back and ready for BANG

With the loading gate open, and the hammer in load position, insert one, rotate and skip one, then load next four holes.

POINT IN SAFE POSITION, pull hammer back all the way to BANG position, squeaze trigger while holding hammer at rearward position and allow the hammer to foward while holding it. DO NOT let go of trigger untill the hammer is all the way foward. The hammer should be on an empty chamber.

I strongly sugguest getting a LOT of practice before using LIVE ammo.

On a side note, I had a revolver get stolen years ago. When I finally located the POScum that stole and sold it, I asked why he sold it. He said it was broken because the double action didn't work and to load it was a big problem.

 

[Olsherm]

If it is the new model with pins thru the hammer and trigger (instead of screws)the gate spring may have slipped out from under the gate.Happens sometimes. Wish I could show you a picture of it.

 

[rugerguy]

well as he said it is the single six 22 not the new model,, oh well.....maybe he finally figured it out......

hope you did!! welcome to the Forum and tell us MORE!!!

inquiring minds , need to know...... :wink:

 

[oiu789]

Sorry I did not get back to say I found the problem. It was not staying at half cock. tek4260
had it nailed down right of the bat. I knew I had to have the hammer back off of fire to rotate the cylinder I just did not notice that it was not staying at one click off of fire. 8)