Model 18-3 spitting?

[magnumb]

I have a model 18-3, pinned and recessed with stag grips and a tyler t-grip. This is the companion to my 19-3. I have notived when standing off to the side of someone else shooting my 18 (and even sometimes myself) I seem to be getting hit by something. Feels like a little piece of grit or something. I get a little better accuracy from my model 19 2.5 inch, over the 19 inch, not sure why. I'm wondering if the timing could be off causing the bullet to splatter just a bit as it enters the forcing cone? Anyone have experience with the model 18 help would be appreciated. If something is wrong can it be adjusted or fixed. I really love this revo (and my model 19). Fun for me, and every time I bring new shooter to the range (like my wife) they just love the low recoil and fun factor. This K frame has a really nice trigger too, much nice than new 617. All help appreciated.
thanks

 

[magnumb]

one correction, get a little better accuacy from model 19 2.5 than model 18 4 inch?

 

[Ashlander]

Might be just some unburnt powder blasting through the gap. I get that a lot out of my 22s. If it were lead -- you'd be seeing that on the forcing cone.

 

[magnumb]

I understand there is something called headspace? how do you measure this? If there is a gap can a gunsmith make an adustment?

 

[fyimo]

I think it just unburnt gun power also as that happens a lot when shooting revolvers. If you are worried about it a gunsmith can quickly check it for you.

 

[chief38]

Magnumb:

I have a few M18, and I have shot a fair amount of them over the years. I can't remember ever seeing one out of adjustment enough to cause lead spitting. Not to say it couldn't happen, just have never seen it on a M18.

What kind of ammo are you using?

I usually use either Federal Champion (blue & silver box) or Winchester Wildcats. Sometimes American Eagle - essentially the same as the Champion. All are 40 grain RNL. The REMINGTON brand ammo (in my personal experience) is GARBAGE! I ( as well as my shooting buddies ) have had too many FTF, spitting, wide variations of velocities, from that brand; ESPECIALLY the Thunderbolt! If you are in fact using Remington ammo, try something else. Hope that helps!

Regards,

Chief38

 

[bbgun]

my modle 18-3 will do this from time to time when it has build up of lead & powder around the end of the barrel & frame, i shoot it daily & clean it once a month.i bleive it is safer for spectators to stand behind the shooter a step or two.just a thought.

 

[Ashlander]

Magnumb: The gap I was referring to is the tiny gap between the cylinder and the forcing cone of the barrel. No adjustment is needed -- a bit of hot gas escapes when the round goes off -- and tiny bits of unburnt powder may go with it. It's all normal.

 

[dant]

you can open ( recut) the forcing cone,may be 'short' or as noted above ,even leaded up...............the "barrel/cylinder gap" should be around .004-,006 ".....if too much , may get a bit more 'blow by'...if it was shaving lead, you would see it off to one side or the other...splatter on the face of the cylinder or on the top strap, which also happens when using very 'soft" (bulk?) ammo..........

 

[What the]

It sounds normal to me...you should stand a step or two back from the muzzle. Whatever you do don't stand like that with a larger caliber, you'll get a face full.

 

[Pisgah]

I have never stood next to a revolver being shot and NOT been hit with something, generally bits of unburnt powder.

 

[minconrevo]

With the cylinder closed, check to see if there is side-to-side wobble in the the ejector rod, just forward of the crane. If it is excessive, then a little adjustment by your smith may be in order.

.22's do tend to "spit" unburned powder & debris to the sides when it builds up too much, sort of a self-cleaning. If you keep it bushed away, then less unexpected self-cleaning.

I tend to get less debris from Federal copper coated .22 LR's, as compared to some others.

Model 17's and 18's are a hoot to shoot.