dhd
.327 Meteor
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Post by dhd on Sept 29, 2016 18:22:34 GMT -5
Having only seen the custom big cylinder single actions in photos, how do the gunsmith's fit the ratchet? Is is just milled down so it is not as "tall" or is it recessed? I've noticed that there is not much room fore and aft of the window when one of those beer cans is fitted.
Silly question, I know, but I'm curious.
Thanks,
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edk
.375 Atomic
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Post by edk on Sept 29, 2016 18:32:13 GMT -5
If they are, I have not noticed the rear end is any tighter than an OM cylinder which results from the recessed case heads. However the front ends always look much tighter.
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Post by Lee Martin on Sept 29, 2016 18:38:52 GMT -5
You cut the ratchet the same way. The only difference is the space between the standing breech and rear face of the cylinder is less. Usually by the amount of case head you're attempting to recess; say 0.060". It nets a ratchet that's 0.060" shorter, but the fundamental geometry is unchanged. Hope this helps. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Chasing perfection five shots at a time" |
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usajon
.30 Stingray
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Post by usajon on Sept 29, 2016 18:40:12 GMT -5
anyway someone could post a quality draw of this ?
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dhd
.327 Meteor
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Post by dhd on Sept 29, 2016 18:49:17 GMT -5
You cut the ratchet the same way. The only difference is the space between the standing breech and rear face of the cylinder is less. Usually by the amount of case head you're attempting to recess; say 0.060". It nets a ratchet that's 0.060" shorter, but the fundamental geometry is unchanged. Hope this helps. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Chasing perfection five shots at a time" It does help. I knew the case heads were recessed, but there still isn't much room there. Obviously the rachet is more than strong enough after it is shortened. I've been reading many pages back, and saw where the FA revolvers can peen the cylinder with the firing pin if they aren't operated properly. I suspect the firing pin is close on the big cylinder Ruger's too. Thanks, |
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Post by bradshaw on Sept 29, 2016 20:11:31 GMT -5
"I've been reading many pages back, and saw where the FA revolvers can peen the cylinder with the firing pin if they aren't operated properly. I suspect the firing pin is close on the big cylinder Ruger's too."----dhd.
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A revolver is always operated LOCK-to-LOCK. Cylinder locked. Call it what you will, the CYLINDER STOP (S&W), BOLT (Colt), CYLINDER LATCH (Ruger) engages the STOP NOTCH in the cylinder. Only then is the hammer manually cocked, or cocked by the double action stroke of the trigger. People get into trouble when they don't understand the MANUAL of ARMS for the revolver in hand.
A revolver may be manipulated to fire or dry fire OUT of BATTERY, which provokes the firing pin to strike any portion of the cylinder exposed within the depth of the firing pin. Short of a broken or severely worn part, the responsibility for this atrocity falls on the person holding the gun. As surely as MUZZLE CONTROL itself.
David Bradshaw
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Post by singleaction on Sept 30, 2016 7:45:19 GMT -5
Most custom smiths recess the case heads to lend support to the loading gate spring of new model Blackhawks, but it is not necessary. One just needs to remember to load all of the holes, with the super heavy kickers, so that a case head is supporting the loading gate during recoil. John Linebaugh usually doesn't recess his cylinders. I personally prefer non-recessed, so you can see the rims in the back of the cylinder, but recessed certainly a good idea for the big boomers.
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