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02-09-2020, 03:00 PM
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Odd problem when closing cylinder
I picked up a model 28-2 recently, and for the most part I'm in love with it. However, it has a strange problem--whenever I go to close a loaded cylinder with any kind of speed, the cartridge in the 10 o'clock position will almost always pop out slightly, keeping the cylinder from closing. This happens with every ammo I've tried. I've only ever owned j-frames before this, and have never encountered anything like it. Is this something that just happens with larger revolvers? Is it a problem with technique? Is it a sign of loose chambers?
Thanks in advance for any insight
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02-09-2020, 03:14 PM
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If the muzzle isn't pointed down (like straight down or close to) a round may start to slip out and cause problems.
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02-09-2020, 03:30 PM
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Recessed chambers?
That's normal. If I load my 29-2 with any speed, it'll jam the cylinder when closing.
And it doesn't happen on the newer non recessed 44's.
Muzzle almost has to be pointed down, as mentioned, and close the cylinder slowly.
Makes you wonder why collectors like the P&R guns so much. Makes no sense.
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02-09-2020, 03:31 PM
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Odd. I've shot N Frame 27s, 28s, 57s and 58s for years and I've never encountered that issue.
I'll watch the thread for answers.
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02-09-2020, 03:57 PM
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I've never seen or heard of this before...
Things for thought:
Are you jostling the gun while closing the cylinder?
Is the cylinder pointed down while you're closing the cylinder?
Are you closing the cylinder quickly when this happens?
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02-09-2020, 04:04 PM
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Maybe you got some ammo loaded with helium based powder? They tend to float up out of the chamber sometimes...
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02-09-2020, 04:23 PM
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Never had that problem, recessed or not.
Maybe you should make some dummies, if you reload, and play with it, a lot.
Post #2 should be regarded very seriously.
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02-09-2020, 04:41 PM
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Welcome to the forum from Pennsylvania.
I have never encountered this issue, but thinking about it a bit, I handle all of mine as mentioned in post #2 by Sgt 45. Try that and let us know what your results are.
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02-09-2020, 06:14 PM
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Making a conscious effort to point the muzzle straight down, and slowing down slightly seems to help a lot. Thanks for the advice. Glad to hear there's people out there who've encountered the same thing! Looks like I'll just have to train a little bit differently than I'm used to with my snubs.
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02-09-2020, 06:35 PM
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Are you trying to close the cylinder gangster style, by that I mean one handed rapidly flipping the gun.
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02-09-2020, 06:39 PM
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Sorry to be blunt, but this is operator error, period. Unless you're training for some sort of competition, there's really no reason to see how fast you can slam it shut. (I say "slam" because trying to be fast, you are likely putting more pressure on the moving parts than necessary.) Unless you're in a contest, it ain't a contest.
What others have said about muzzle down, etc., is 100% true.
Hey, it's your gun, but I don't see any reason to take a chance of prematurely wearing out or damaging parts. Again, sorry to be so direct, but it's hard to sugar coat it.
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02-09-2020, 07:05 PM
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No need to apologize! I've trained to compete with my snubs, so I'm used to moving as quickly as possible. But, with this gun specifically, there's not a pressing need to be that fast. So, clearly I should just slow down.
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