My apologies if this has been addressed in this forum previously. I used the forum search tool as well as Google but didn't turn anything up. Any links to threads I missed would be appreciated.
I have two older J-frames, a 36 no dash with a 3-inch pinned barrel and a 49 no dash. The 36 is an ex-plain clothes LEO's service gun and has seen plenty of range time and holster wear but is still tight and solid. The 49 has barely been shot a few times since it was new.
However, both have the same problem, the cylinder lug in the frame will not allow the cylinder to turn if there are any cartridges in the chambers (fired or un-fired) and the cylinder is opened and swung all the way out. The rims of the cartridges contact the cylinder lug. I don't see anything I would describe as excessive crane wear that might cause the problem. Both lugs are tight in the frame and aligned properly with the cylinder face.
How is this situation best corrected? I picked up a copy of Kuhnhausen's shop manual but no mention is made of this situation that I can find. Is this simply a case of filing/stoning the end of the lug until proper clearance is obtained and then re-bluing the end?
Thanks