Need help on a Ruger problem.

[Mr Pokeyman]

I have a Ruger New Model Single Six with the 22 magnum cylinder and the 22LR cylinder also. The 22LR cylinder was in a separate box when I bought and I just took a quick glance at it at the time I bought it. Now, years later I want to use the 22LR and I discover the cylinder is damaged. It looks like it was dropped as there are several chips on the cylinder face. I called Ruger and they said not to use it. They can sell me a new one but only if I send them the gun because the new one would have to be fitted and the timing adjusted. Are they serious? Is this standard procedure? They quoted me $65 for the cylinder itself and $50 to fit, proof and adjust the timing, plus $35 for return shipping. Total of $150. I asked for a shipping label but since the gun is more than two years old they can not do that. With my shipping it to them, I'm looking at at least $200. This is the only single action that I ever owned and I enjoy shooting it very much and would like to shoot the cheaper bullets but don't want to spend $200 to do it. I don't belong to the Ruger forum and I assume someone on here has more experience or knowledge on this subject than me. Can I get some advice. They were able to tell me that it was built in Sept 1978. Thank you.

 

[suckersrus]

$200!

I think I would look for another revolver in 22LR and use that cylinder as a paperweight.

 

[Mr Pokeyman]

I don't plan to spend $200 on this. I'm hoping somebody here has a better idea.

 

[29aholic]

Post pics of the issues you are talking about.

 

[cgb]

Post a pic of it, how bad is it?

 

[smokey04]

Here's a little trick you can use: It's tedious and slow but,cut the bases off of a number of expended .22 Mag shells,chamfer the inside lightly[a small screwdriver shaft will do] Now,a.22 LR will slip into the mag cases and fit and fire in the mag cylinder without splitting. Save the "tube shims" as long as you can,and re-use them.Until we can see the so called "damage" to the face of the .22LR cylinder I can't make a judgement call and I no longer have a Ruger Super Single Six but, I have a small collection of Colt NF.22s and it is hard for me to picture the damage you describe. Unless deburring the "chips" would open the cylinder gap excessively I don't think it would pose a large problem. Show us the pics and maybe we can help. Nick

 

[Mr Pokeyman]

OK. I'm going to find my camera. Hope there's film in it.

 

[Mr Pokeyman]

Ok I hope this is clear. I wire brushed it clean. Obviously its not the face end.

 

[tomcatt51]

Looks like it was left sitting somewhere it shouldn't have. If it installs and advances and locks up and the chambers look good, shoot it. The corrosion damage doesn't look like it (while being ugly) should be an issue.

 

[Mr Pokeyman]

Thanks. Thats what I am thinking too. It actually looked worse until I wirebrushed it.

 

[TNDave]

I'd shoot it.

 

[mtgianni]

The only concern I have may be photo angle but it looks like there is corrosion or wear on the bevels that the hand drives to turn the cylinder. I would make sure that the cylinders are aligned in all six holes before shooting it. At worst it may spit some lead. I don't see $50 as outrageous to fit a cylinder.