damaged cylinder stop stud

[vytoland]

can a damaged cylinder stop stud (the small protrusion under the recoil shield), on a blued revolver, be successfully repaired or will this area, now, be always weak?

 

[PH-2]

vyto,

As I understand it, the stud is "riveted" into the frame and can be replaced. I doubt it's a job for anyone other than a well-tooled, experienced gunsmith.

Mike

 

[vytoland]

mike,

thank you for the information.

has anyone had this type of repair done to their revolver? was it successful?

 

[john traveler]

The part you are talking about is called a "frame lug", and it's function is to stop rearward movement of the cylinder when ejecting cartridge cases.

It's replacement requires complete disassembly of the frame, and a pin punch and support block while driving it out. Installation requires a staking punch to set it into the frame.

This is well within the capability of an advanced amatuer hobbyist.