Thread: Model 69 ball lock ??
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Old 07-17-2018, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by fortyshooter View Post
Well I don't know if you own a Model 69 but the light pressure under that ball isn't going to provide much locking assistance given that it's only contact point is on the ramp leading out like a roller lifter with light spring pressure.
Why would you have a notch cut in there if it wasn't for a locking purpose?
If I were to disable the rear cylinder locking pin, that cylinder would fly right open with a good shake.
Maybe they should call it a light friction lock.

Anyway appreciate your Engineering comments and thanks for the links on the ball lock issue...
My thoughts exactly. That spring-loaded ball does little, if anything, to add to the lock-up strength.

If the ball lock worked, you would not be able to open the cylinder.
Last edited by Warren Sear; 07-17-2018 at 07:32 AM.
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