327 PC Failure

[Redneck_Commando]

I've carried wheelguns for years (I'm probably the only guy who bought a .327 mag LCR) but I finally bit the bullet and bought a used 327 Performance Center. I put a whole box of .38 through it this afternoon with no problems, but on the second round of 357, the cylinder seized and I can't do much with it.

Anyone have any suggestions, it was FMJ steel-case if it matters, 158 grain Tullie. I'm actually pretty bummed about it, not only because of the cost, but because I just ordered new grips too.

Thanks fellas

 

[bigwheelzip]

Welcome to the forum.

There will be some handy folks along to help you get it operating again.

That ammo seems to cause a steady stream of malfunctions, based on posts to this forum.

Good luck.

 

[H Richard]

You mention the "cylinder seized". There can be multiple reasons, first has the ejector rod backed out wedging the cylinder tight? Try holding the cylinder latch forward and turning the cylinder in the opposite direction which could loosen up the rod. If so, fully tighten the rod.

Second, the metal case (some of which have a lacquer like coating) could have melted the coating and any ridges in the chamber walls act like a finger grabbing the case. Try holding the cylinder latch forward and with a plastic or leather mallet tap the cylinder to try and swing it out.

Third, a primer may have backed out and be jammed against the recoil shield. Same action as #2 above.

Fourth, Some un-burned powder residue could have gotten under the extractor star, causing the same problem as in 2 and 3, try the same solution.

There is a possibility of the inner action being so dry the moving parts bound up, but that is very unlikely.

I recall the first time I had a similar situation with my relatively new (used) 3 1/2" Pre 27, it was the un-burned kernel of powder (Unique) that had gotten under the extractor star. Once scrubbed out I had no further problems, but mid-range loads of Unique don't burn fully, and not holding the revolver barrel straight up on ejecting can cause the un-burned to get behind the star.

Good luck.

 

[yfdcap]

Light guns with recoil can back a bullet out of brass enough to lock it up.

 

[AManWearingAHat]

1. Are you sure the round fired properly and left the barrel? Given that.

If you've got a primer backing out issue, another thing you can try is taking a nearly full caliber wooden dowel rod. Running it down the barrel into the empty case, holding the revolver firmly, and giving it a few sharp taps on the end. This can provide enough force to re-seat the primer and unbind the action. The few times I had this problem, it worked great. I generally like to avoid brute forcing cylinders open if I don't have to.

You said it bound on the second shot. Remember you're still handling a hot weapon if you do this and take all necessary safety precautions.

 

[Mountain Man]

Interesting, since I have a 327 post going. Maybe a few pics of the issue. Also, what State you in ?