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Post by contender on Nov 5, 2024 18:39:43 GMT -5
"I see used cylinders on ebay averagese $250 and then add in machine and fitting and I would guess that would probably stretch it to $500?"
Here's a good thing.
You can often buy a spare cylinder in some places for about $200,, give or take a bit. (Try the ruger forum dot com.) And the really good news,, if you specify which model of gun (Normal Blackhawk,) AND measure the Overall Length (OAL) and get one that's the same or even a little longer,, it's EASY to fit it. If it's the same OAL,, most often,, they just drop right in, no gunsmithing necessary. If it's a few thousands too long,, you can easily hand hone the front of the cylinder boss to fit. Timing is RARELY a problem. I buy spare cylinders anytime I can get them cheaply. I've used several of them over the years,, in all the offered calibers,, and never had any issues with timing.
Simple answer,, buy a spare cylinder,, make sure it'll drop in, have it cut for the AR ammo, and go shooting.
But if you are still concerned about the timing and cylinder/bore alignment, a simple snug range rod can check to see if it's not fully aligned. Check this with an empty gun, and it fully cocked.
And while the guns you have aren't "collectable" they are desirable to many & prices usually reflect it. Altered ones command much less. But having a spare cylinder,, enhances the value.
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Post by Encore64 on Nov 5, 2024 19:09:14 GMT -5
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Post by bigmuddy on Nov 5, 2024 19:46:26 GMT -5
I would have your existing cylinder cut for AR and hope to live long enough to see that gun become a collectible you shouldn’t have “ruined”. Welcome to the forum Ken.
Dan
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Post by maxafterburn on Nov 5, 2024 22:38:05 GMT -5
I would have your existing cylinder cut for AR and hope to live long enough to see that gun become a collectible you shouldn’t have “ruined”. Welcome to the forum Ken. Dan My feeling exactly. I am going to put in a call to Jack Huntington tomorrow and try to get the ball rolling. I will absolutely have more fun enjoying my revolver than my kids will have collecting a few hundred bucks more than if I didn't mess with it. I guarantee my son WNGAS  |
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Post by bigmuddy on Nov 6, 2024 0:51:57 GMT -5
😂😂 took me a few seconds to figure out WNGAS. 😂😂
Dan
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Post by 45MAN on Nov 6, 2024 8:24:57 GMT -5
DOES WNGAS = WILL NEVER GIVE A S...?
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Post by maxafterburn on Nov 6, 2024 10:17:04 GMT -5
Yup! He is a shooter too. Our guns all have a utilitarian purpose.
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Post by pete on Nov 6, 2024 11:02:00 GMT -5
Buying guns, not enjoying them, then dying only to leave them to someone who may or may not appreciate is absolutely ridiculous to me.
Same here. I'll go a step further and say it's stupid to me. If you buy a common gun and expect it to be your retirement plan down the road you have bigger problems. Guns are meant to be shot and enjoyed, shoot them, clean them, treat em right and you won't hurt them. You'll get far more enjoyment out of it if you cut the chambers than you'll take off the value. And if your kids do some shooting with you they'll see value in Dad's favorite revolver. To me, the gray finish and dings have meaning.
You can always leave instructions to sell it here, the sixgun cranks here will appreciate it
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Post by maxafterburn on Nov 6, 2024 12:46:28 GMT -5
Thanks for all the input. I just spoke with Jack Huntington and will be sending my acp cylinder to him tomorrow.
Will be great to have flexibility with 3 different options.
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Post by gcf on Nov 6, 2024 12:54:12 GMT -5
Thought,,,🧐 Sell the 45AR brass lots of those out there looking for it,,, Get some 45 Cowboy Special, works great in either cylinder. www.starlinebrass.com/45-cowboy-specialNo Rodeo required, rounding up a extra cylinder, having a cylinder gunsmith’d, etc.. That’s what I shoot in this one 99% of the time now.  Really nice hogleg ya' got there Hoss! I like the 45 Special idea for the spare ACP convertible cylinder. In fact although I haven't gotten around to actual load workup yet, I got a couple hundred pieces of CS brass, & have selected a couple different 255 grain HP's for the project. Be interested in any load details you'd care to share. |
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Post by gcf on Nov 6, 2024 15:48:40 GMT -5
Thought,,,🧐 Sell the 45AR brass lots of those out there looking for it,,, Get some 45 Cowboy Special, works great in either cylinder. www.starlinebrass.com/45-cowboy-specialNo Rodeo required, rounding up a extra cylinder, having a cylinder gunsmith’d, etc.. That’s what I shoot in this one 99% of the time now. Really nice hogleg ya' got there Hoss! I like the 45 Special idea for the spare ACP convertible cylinder. In fact although I haven't gotten around to actual load workup yet, I got a couple hundred pieces of CS brass, & have selected a couple different 255 grain HP's for the project. Be interested in any load details you'd care to share. Why the 45 SPL over basic ACP in my Blackhawk? No machine work (AR) needed, and get to utilize medium heavy bullets - with roll or profile crimp. Mainly though, for me - weird as it may sound, traditional revolver bullets, loaded in (more or less) traditional rimmed revolver brass.  |
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Post by contender on Nov 6, 2024 23:13:28 GMT -5
Sounds like you've got your plan taken care of.
I never said it'd be "collectable." But my reference to values is because I have done it,, and seen it done a LOT where a person plans on keeping a gun, but gets into a financial bind,, and must sell stuff. THAT'S the value reduction I was referring to. When you NEED money,, you want as much as you can get.
I recently bought a ANIB Ruger Buckeye in 32-20 only. The spare cylinder is missing. I gave a WHOLE lot less for it than it was worth, because it was missing the 32-20 cylinder, and the guy needed to sell it. He KNEW the value was lower because it was missing the other cylinder.
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