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Super Blackhawk issue

linemech
I bought a used ruger super blackhawk last week and brought it to the range today and had a issue with it. Its very hard to pull the hammer back and feels as if its binding when the cyl is full. So i unloaded it and put it away a little PO'D and took out another gun and finished target shooting. Well i just got home and took the gun apart and inspected it and found nothing wrong right off the bat. I reassembled the weapon and put six spent shells and tried it again and sure enough it binds. A closer inspection showed what appears to be the "loading block" that flips to the right and allows you to load the weapon is catching the rim of the cases when closed and the cyl is turning.
So my question is what would have caused this to happen the gun is in great shape and looks to be well taken care of and only fired a few times buy looking at the overall condition and bore. I was useing top shelf ammo so i dont think thats the issue. Have any of you run into a problem like this? The dealer i bought it from is very good and im sure will take care of it for me. I really like the ruger single actions and own more than one and have never had any other problems i was even thinking of starting a collection of them. Thanks for any input.
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  • Bill Costik
    What caliber is it?
    Is it a Convertable model? Justr an idea, probably not it, but if it was a convertible maybe you have a 9mm/45ACP cylinder in the gun and are trying to shoot .357/45LC.
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  • beagle
    This has happened to my Super Blackhawk. There is a small flat spring that holds the loading gate closed. If you can take it apart, depending on your mechanical skills, it is easy to fix. If you don't have the desire to try to fix it or need help find a gunsmith and I bet he has seen this before.
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  • Bill Costik
    Beagle I don't think that is it he said the case rim is catching to latch and moving it slightly into the open position.
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  • linemech
    I took an even closer look at it after beagle said it might be the spring. It looks as if the spring loaded tang that helps keep the loading door closed is sticking out further than it should causeing it to rub the case. What can i do to correct this. I really dont want to file it or lose it to the gunsmith for a week can someone give me the lowdown on how to deal with it if possible? Thanks
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  • bigbore45colt
    This happens on my New Models from time to time, especially after disassembly. You should be able to push that flat tang down with a small screwdriver and push it back under the loading gate, where it belongs.

    BB45C
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  • gotstolefrom
    I have a couple of super blackhawks that have performed perfectly for years and years. About 2 years ago after a cleaning I had the same problem....it took me a while, but I did what 'bigbore45colt' said.

    I'm guessing you already have fixed it.
    I don't know why it didn't happen to me for 20 years, then it did on one gun, and has not ever since.

    Enjoy !



    If we do not hang together,
    We will most certainly hang separately.
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  • asop
    I have a .44 Mag. with probably 2500 rds, run thru. And I mean rds.! Have had no problems. It's probably 15 years old and a great shooter. Still pushes them out @ almost 1400 FPS. I think this Ruger is probably one of the best made firearms around. I hope the other shoe doesn't drop on me! Stay Safe...........................
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