Single Six explosion?
I was just reading the thread on single six replacement cylinders and one genltleman pointed out that if the cylinder is not lined up properly by ruger you could risk your hand..Does anyone know of this happening? It makes sense that it could. I have 2 single sixes (both pre 72)that I have bought cylinders for at gunshows and they both work. do I need to have them factory fit? If I send them to the factory they will refit my guns with the new safety hammer and I dont want that.
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You might try contacting your local Gunsmith to see if he has a "22 Caliber Range Rod". This is the tool used for checking the "Timeing" on revolvers. If he has one, he could check that the axis of the cylinder lines up correctly with the bore. This would verify that the .22 cylinders you bought at the Gun Shows are OK/Safe to use. 
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If you send the guns to Ruger they will do the conversion but will return the old parts to you.Check with your local smith first.
I WOULD RATHER BE DUCK HUNTING.0 -
cartod if you have used the guns with the used cylinder in place and have not had any problems with them shaving lead then it sure sounds like the timeing is ok
any time you put a used cylinder into a gun that it was not fitted too you should first check the cylinder alignment to the bore , as rufe-snow says a 22 cal rod slid down the bore and into the cylinder when the gun is at full cock will give a very good indication of alignment ,,
duckhunter is also correct that Ruger will update your old models if you send them in0 -
Check last week's posting on tips for buying a used gun; we discussed how to check timing on a revolver.
No, it's really not possible to blow up a Ruger SS due to timing problems. Put a fired case in 1 of your spare cylinders; you should be able to see that rotating the cylinder just a fraction of an inch will move the case beyond the range of the firing pin. The worst that could happen is that a small piece of lead could be shaved from the bullet.
When fitting a new cylinder, Ruger also checks the cylinder gap.
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Here's a method to check if your revolver is out of timing and splitting lead.
Take a sheet of 8 1/2 x 11 paper (computer printer paper works well). Form it into a loose upside down "U" over your gun, and fire the gun.
Hold the paper up to the sky and look for holes. Don't be alarmed if the paper is discolored...that's normal powder burn from the cylinder gap, but if there are holes in it, you've got a problem.0 -
Start with the piece unloaded and clean. Quick and dirty but effective check, put a rather tight patch on your cleaning rod and push it into the muzzle all the way back into the cylinder. Repeat with all six chambers. If you feel a snag as the patch goes from the barrel into the cylinder you may have a problem. If it goes in easily, even with a little less effort as it goes into each chamber your timing is OK.
Been there, done that!0 -
Timing problems with a Ruger are unlikely and blowups very improbable.
What is more likely is excessive or insufficient cylinder end play and gap between barrel end and cylinder face.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Xracer
Here's a method to check if your revolver is out of timing and splitting lead.
Take a sheet of 8 1/2 x 11 paper (computer printer paper works well). Form it into a loose upside down "U" over your gun, and fire the gun.
Hold the paper up to the sky and look for holes. Don't be alarmed if the paper is discolored...that's normal powder burn from the cylinder gap, but if there are holes in it, you've got a problem.
Excellent info!0
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