So, one guy has an issue with a new 442 locking up when pulling the trigger or sticking might be a better word. To not confuse things. And I suggested for him to check the lock up of the cylinder for each pull, because he wants to test fire it.
So then I grabbed my 442 and checked it for lock up on each cylinder....
Well, I'm a bit.... concerned. I get 1 cylinder that locks way early and the other 4 look and sound like the bolt is dropping right as the hammer drops....
I was like waaaaa? It's not even that old. And I don't have THAT many rounds through it. My Step Dad bought it new and didn't have that many rounds through it either. I would say less than 500.
Should I be concerned? Should the bolt / hand be dropping into the recess long before hammer drops? I thought that was the case. On my Model 19 5 cylinders do and the last one is close to the hammer dropping but still a hair before. And that one has been shot a **** ton more. At least I think it has.