hi, just got this fine 3 inch m65-2, problem is its really hard to get the cylinder to release to swing out for loading, the ejector rod seems tight? any tips are most welcome.

There are several possible issues that are causing the cylinder to be difficult to release from the frame. The most common, and the one I would check first, is that the ejector rod is loose. You can take a small pointed wooden or plastic rod (stay away from a metal object to prevent scratching the piece) and insert it between the tip of the ejector rod and the pin that holds it in place. Once there, pull it gently backwards (towards the grip) while at the same time pushing the cylinder from the right to the left side.

If this was the cause, you will then need to tighten the ejector rod. You will do this by placing at least 3 empty cartridges in alternating charge holes in the cylinder, and then gently tighten the ejector rod by hand, and follow up with an appropriate tool. I like this one - the Vicesmith, but a drill chuck from a hand drill will also work:

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Please post again if this doesn't work, or consider sending it either back to the factory or a qualified gunsmith.

Good luck,

Dave

another thing to try is ,sometimes the two side plate screws get mixed up,try changing position with the screws.

Carefully take the front right side screw out. This is the yoke screw directly above the trigger. It should have a smoothed section at end of screw or a pointy spring actuated end to the screw. This screw end rides in a slot on the end of the yoke. At this point with screw out if it looks correct you can turn gun over eject cylinder and carefully slide yoke forward while holding cylinder it should come right out of frame you will then have a yoke in one hand cylinder in other. Clean all the parts a make sure the slot has no grit in it. Lubricate lightly and reattach cylinder while sliding yoke into frame. Put screw back in and test. I clean inside frame where yoke goes too and use a light film of red and tacky grease. Usually once this is done it will be so smooth and work like a dream. I will do this procedure about once a year if gun gets shot often to keep nice and clean. Some guys do this every time they shoot in order to clean cylinder while not on frame as to not apply pressure on yoke system. Check to make sure extractor rod is not loose first and should be left hand threads, left to tighten right to loosen

Try the easiest fix first. While you are doing that remove the yoke and make sure it is well oiled.