Single Six question

[captainjack]

When I load my Single Six made in 1986 the cylinder does not stop or lock in position with the loading gate. I understand this is the way they are but I recall years ago other single actions had a design that the cylinder actually stoped and was held in position in alignment with the loading gate. Do the old model Single Sixes work the same way my newer one does? I'm thinking of selling or trading this one because of this feature. Also it's a Bisley and it just doesn't "feel good" when I shoot it so I might be happier with a regular frame. I know some shooters like the Bisley frame and I'll keep shooting it for now. Maybe I'll develope more of a liking for the Bisley but I'll never get comfortable with the cylinder, loading gate feature.

 

[wwb]

With the Old Model Ruger single actions, the cylinder stops with the chamber lined up with the ejector rod. New models don't. There is, as I understand, an indexing pawl fix for the new models, but I don't know anything about it.... All my single actions have 3 screws.

 

[InjunBro]

I cut my teeth on Colts & Rugers but when they came out w/ that new ridiculous system you described w/ the hammer block I quit buying Rugers. All of the new models have the new, clumbsy system. The new Ruger Bearcats, although small, are pretty nice & have the old style loading system & a hammer block. I love my new Bearcat, it acts like a single action should!

 

[flatgate]

InjunBro,

Your nomenclature is in error. The transfer bar is in NO WAY anywhere close to a "hammer block". It's a classic design that's been around for years and years. Bill Ruger simply adapted it to his Single Actions.

I have a few Ruger S.A.'s around as shooters. OM's, NM's and modified NM's. I have familiarized myself with the designs and have zero trouble shooting and manipulating their different lockwork styles.

Methinks you're making much ado about nothing......

But, whatever works for you is what you should have.

JMHO,

flatgate

 

[Damoniker7]

"With the Old Model Ruger single actions, the cylinder stops with the chamber lined up with the ejector rod."

Aha! When I recently bought my used New Model SS, I thought it was strange that I couldn't back up the cylinder and have it stop in line with the ejector rod. Evidently, old habits die hard as the one OM I owned when a teenager did. I liked that feature as I didn't have to look down at the gun to eject cases.

 

[flatgate]

With practice one can flip open the gate of the NM and roll the cylinder with the right hand and pump the ejector with the right hand's thumb while holding the gun in the left. The empties come out rather quickly.

Southpaw Flatgate

 

[contender]

I do the same thing as Flatgate,, & I ain't no southpaw,,,!

 

[Damoniker7]

After my last shot, my old habit has me keeping the gun in my right hand, tilting the gun left and barrel slightly up while opening the gate with my right thumb. I then rotate the cylinder with the right thumb while ejecting rounds with my left hand index finger. Only time I switch the six to my left hand is when inserting shells.
I imagine learning how far to rotate the cylinder will take some practice until I quit hitting the front of the cylinder where there ain't no hole.

 

[CajunBass]

I've got both new and old. I can't say I've ever noticed any difference.