I have a 1st model M Frame Ladysmith and the cylinder, when out of the frame slides too far back. How is this fixed? Generally would be fine, model specific would be awesome!
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Same as any other Hand ejector, use thrust washers/spacer shims.
Remove yoke, remove cyl from yoke tube. Place thinnest washer (usually .002") on yoke tube. Reinstall cyl and replace yoke in gun. Check for end shake. Another washer may be needed.
Available from:
End shake shims - Michigan Ctr and Sorts
Revolver Cylinder Shims
Brownells
That doesn't sound like endshake. When the cylinder is OUT of the frame...
I don't know M frames, but on a K,L, or N frame there is a frame lug at the bottom rear of the cylinder cutout that keeps the cylinder in place when it's open. These can become worn, allowing the cylinder to skip over and go back too far. Maybe that's what you have, maybe not.
I don't think the washers at the front of the cylinder are supposed to separate. They don't on any of my other revolvers. There's too much play toward the back.
You're right, they should not. It's the frame stud.
End shake is only gauged with the cyl closed. Is there end shake with cyl closed?
The yoke to frame joint seems good, no slop. So the yoke tube is what controls movement of the cylinder vs the yoke?
I'll take a look at the cylinder stop stud as well.
A 45acp will correctly head space without the clips. Looks like an ACP round in a 45 colt chamber.
I recognize the top cylinder. Its a 45 colt cylinder I cut for 45acp in moon clips.
Now I know who to credit for the photo!
Its not that good of photo. Kinda fuzzy. But it does show the recess good. I don't care about the credit. I just noticed it.