Model 53 - 22 Rem Jet questions for shooters

[Kenny A]

Happened to me once. Needed 3 hands, Push extractor button to release cylinder with right thumb, hold cylinder with left hand so doesn't swing open, tap lightly with plastic or wood mallet.

 

[raljr1]

Happened to me once. Needed 3 hands, Push extractor button to release cylinder with right thumb, hold cylinder with left hand so doesn't swing open, tap lightly with plastic or wood mallet.

Tap where?

 

[ek609]

Great info on the 53. I bought one recently to add to my collection of 8 3/8" S&W's. Came with inserts and original box but I have not fired it. This article has me fired up to find some Jet ammo and go to the range and see what she will do. Thanks again

 

[JudgeColt]

I have been a Model 53 fan since they came out. It is basically a Model 19 in .22 caliber. It has the same shrouded barrel and same length cylinder. (That is why the shorter Model 17 cylinders cannot be used in the Model 53.)

Assuming beginning with degreased chambers and cartridges, I think the OP is overly concerned about "lock up." Before "lock up" occurs from backed-out cases, the action will get "draggy." At that point, clean the chambers again.

If one shoots to "lockup," a solid "thump" on the cylinder with the heal of the hand is usually enough to open the cylinder. If not, the "wood block and hammer" method may be necessary. (I cannot imagine continuing to shoot to get to that point.)

If the OP bought chamber inserts from Numrich, they are not factory-original, and Numrich's replacement parts are sometimes (often?) of variable quality. I hope the OP means to alter the inserts and not alter the chamber to accommodate the after-market inserts.

My Models 53 all have auxiliary cylinders, so I have never fired one round through an insert. Other than the mental satisfaction of shooting a "rimfire Model 19", I cannot tell any difference between shooting a Model 53 with the rimfire cylinder and any rimfire K-frame. That said, when I want to shoot a K-frame rimfire, I usually choose a Model 53 with a .22 rimfire cylinder installed. The "Magnum-look" of the Model 53 apparently really does contribute to that mental satisfaction!

 

[jcelect]

No one has an answer for this???

Have any of you experienced this and more important, what is the immediate (while on line at the range) SAFE way to clear this condition? i.e. How to get the cylinder to open, or cycle when there may be 5 live rounds left aboard?[/QU This scenario occurs from fired rounds. One round backed out makes the cylinder hard to turn. Stop, figure out the cause, fix the problem, and continue! One round fired will allow the cylinder to rotate slightly when the cylinder release is pushed allowing you to open the cylinder a small amount! When it stops, a rap with the heal of your hand will force it open into the palm of your other hand!
jcelect