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Old 06-05-2011, 08:28 PM
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I recently picked up a 6 inch M28 and have a question regarding the timing. If the hammer is cocked by hand, the cylinder stop engages then the hammer travels a little further and the the hammer stops at full cock. If done in double action and slowly, the cylinder stop engages and then the hammer travels barely at all then it falls. When it is cycled double action at actual shooting speed, the cylinder is locking up well in advance of the hammer falling. Now, does this sound like it is normal ? One of the reasons I am asking is that my Security Six cylinder locks up waayyyy before the hammer falls, regardless of how slowly the trigger is pulled. I realize that they are different makes but wanted to run it by the good folks here for some feedback.

BTW, I love the looks and feel of the big 'ol M28 and it is easy to see why these are such sought after revolvers.

Thank you and looking forward to comments.

Brad
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Old 06-05-2011, 10:02 PM
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I am far from the true expert (compared to some others on this forum!!) but I feel as long as the revolver is locking the bolt before the hammer falls and the charge holes are aligned with the bore the revolver is functioning as designed. The hammer stroke is always shorter when firing double action vs. single action.

The model 28 is one of the finest revolvers ever manufactured. Not the prettiest, but they are accurate and built to function for a lifetime with a little care. I love my recently acquired 28-2 4 inch. She has some honest finish wear but shoots like a dream- just wish it could tell me its story!

By the way -How does yours shoot??

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Old 06-05-2011, 10:12 PM
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I am far from the true expert (compared to some others on this forum!!) but I feel as long as the revolver is locking the bolt before the hammer falls and the charge holes are aligned with the bore the revolver is functioning as designed. The hammer stroke is always shorter when firing double action vs. single action.

The model 28 is one of the finest revolvers ever manufactured. Not the prettiest, but they are accurate and built to function for a lifetime with a little care. I love my recently acquired 28-2 4 inch. She has some honest finish wear but shoots like a dream- just wish it could tell me its story!

By the way -How does yours shoot??
Model 28-ugly duckling but beautiful swan(I am a original owner, mine was purchased in 1973).
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Old 06-05-2011, 11:35 PM
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I've got 2 M28's, easily the most accurate revolvers I've ever shot. I haven't shot that many, but these 2 just go where I aim em every time. I just bought my 1st M27 after reading how good they were here, gonna have to be pretty sweet to fill the HP's shoes.

As to the timing, that sounds about right. I wondered the same thing when I got mine, but it's been flawless to shoot. Enjoy!
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Old 06-06-2011, 06:35 PM
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All,

Thanks for the informative responses. Sometimes I get a little anal about gun stuff and this is one of them. Thinking about it, using it as this weapon was intended, the trigger is going to be pulled anything but slowly. So checking it that way really does not replicate an actual firing.

Also, it shoots great. Nothing like a lot of mass to make lighting off some boomers much less painful.

Brad
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Old 06-06-2011, 11:21 PM
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My '66 28-2 does the same thing as yours, so I wouldn't worry about it.
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