I had put about 180 rounds of 38's and 357's through my new SP101 over the course of 3 trips to the range and never had an issue. I clean my firearms after every trip to the range. I replaced the factory springs with 10# springs after the first time to the range where I had fired about 50 rounds, no problem with the next 130 or so rounds.
The other day I was firing factory 130 gr. FMJ 38's and after about 20 rounds the cylinder started to bind. I got it freed up it and had the same binding result after 3 rounds - called it quits after that.
Took the SP home and gave it a very good cleaning. Found a little residue build up at the bottom of the forcing cone that may have escaped my other cleanings as it took some effort to get it removed. Every thing else seemed fine.
I've seen some other posts that address this issue. I'm a S&W and Colt revolver owner, this is my first Ruger and the finish is not on the same level as they are. As I could find no obvious mechanical issue I'm thinking that maybe I should polish the cylinder ( maybe also the forcing cone ? ) with some 2000 grit and smooth things up a bit. I got the Ruger as a carry gun but I'm a little concerned now.
Any thoughts / ideas are welcome.
Thanks
The other day I was firing factory 130 gr. FMJ 38's and after about 20 rounds the cylinder started to bind. I got it freed up it and had the same binding result after 3 rounds - called it quits after that.
Took the SP home and gave it a very good cleaning. Found a little residue build up at the bottom of the forcing cone that may have escaped my other cleanings as it took some effort to get it removed. Every thing else seemed fine.
I've seen some other posts that address this issue. I'm a S&W and Colt revolver owner, this is my first Ruger and the finish is not on the same level as they are. As I could find no obvious mechanical issue I'm thinking that maybe I should polish the cylinder ( maybe also the forcing cone ? ) with some 2000 grit and smooth things up a bit. I got the Ruger as a carry gun but I'm a little concerned now.
Any thoughts / ideas are welcome.
Thanks