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Colt ssa 45 question

jwharding
I have a new 45 colt ssa nickle plated an want to shoot the gun but I hate the ring it leaves on the cylinder. Is there anything I can do to keep from ringing the cyl.
JW
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  • perry shooter
    Hello THE ring can not be completely eliminated from occurring on a single action Colt However the Locking bolt can be timed later so that it drops into the lead of the locking groove of the cylinder instead of riding the cylinder almost the entire way from one chamber to the next.
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  • Spider7115
    Be careful about getting gun oil or solvent on that nickel plating as it will peel.
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  • jwharding
    Do I need to shoot it a few times to see how it does, then take it to a gunsmith and let him adjust it?
    Thanks in advance
    JW
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  • taperloc
    If it is brand new, I would assume that it is a 3rd. gen. I would think it would be cheaper to purchase a spare cylinder. Having the timing changed would be expensive.
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  • RCrosby
    Carefully polishing the top of the locking bolt with crocus cloth may also help, though it doesn't eliminate the problem.
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  • Laredo Lefty
    quote:Originally posted by jwharding
    Do I need to shoot it a few times to see how it does, then take it to a gunsmith and let him adjust it?
    Thanks in advance
    JW


    No, you dont need to shoot it to check the timing of the locking bolt. You can just slowly cock the action and note where the bolt comes back into contact with the cylinder.
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  • v35
    You can use a light trigger & cylinder bolt locking spring in addition to polishing the cyl. locking bolt. There is no need for that heavy a spring. See Wolf springs.
    Slowly cock the SAA and note where the locking bolt is released. It should drop at the beginning of the lead-in to the locking slot.
    If it drops in earlier, one finger of the locking bolt needs to be carefully trimmed shorter by hand stone. That finger is the one operated by the hammer cam
    Never try to rotate the cylinder by hand if the locking bolt isn't retracted.
    When removing or installing the cylinder make sure the the hammer is at half cock and the locking bolt is retracted.
    Once you hear the locking bolt drop, always bring the hammer to full cock before releasing the hammer.
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