New model Blackhawk .357 problem

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My revolver spent awhile in my hunting pak. I put it there loaded. I was cleaning out my pak, and tried to unload the revolver. The loading gate is open, but the cylinder will not turn. The hammer can come back about half way. I left the loading gate open, pushed the cylinder lock pin from the left and tried to pull the cylinder pin. It will not come out. Any suggestions? I called Ruger and have not had a call back thank you in advance for your experience/knowledge!
 
Sounds like the base pin slipped forward and isn't pushing the transfer bar back out of the way.
So it is catching under the firing pin when you try to cock it.

Try holding the gun muzzle up shake the snot of of it to get the transfer bar to fall back where it belongs.

Then see if you can cock it.

If you can, you will need to get the base pin to move back all the way and lock in place.


I'd put some penetrating oil on it front and back under the hammer to get it moving again.

rc
 
Pulling the cylinder pin forward should be independent of loading gate and/or hammer position. Work that cylinder pin the best you can. I like the "soaking" in Kroil, or any oil, idea. You'll probably want to remove the grips first.
 
Ruger service

got to the point of trying to pull the cylinder pin out and it wouldn't budge. I got a call back from Ruger early this morning. Ms. Sandy gave me specific instructions. I followed them while trying to hold the phone, use a screwdriver and pliers. I needed three hands. I asked could I call her back after I worked on it a bit. She was happy to give me her direct number. The issue was a little Rust on the cylinder pin, and 0000 steel wool and Break free CLP got is back working. I reassembled, and the cylinder pin lock did not retain the cylinder pin. I called her back, and she explained the spring goes in from the left side. done! She then made sure the revolver was cycling properly and dry fired several times. She also had me remove the cylinder pin and check the spring loaded pin on the hammer end for function and wear. This was a most pleasant experience! This revolver is a 1980 model that I have had one other need to speak with Ruger. The ejector shroud screw fell out and was lost at the range. They sent me two at no charge.
 
Good, suspected the cylinder pin was rusted in place, but didn't know how bad. Kroil is some good stuff if it gets REALLY bad.

I own 3 Blackhawks and an Old Army. I keep 'em clean. One of the Blackhawks is in stainless. You might think about Stainless if you're going to be that rough on the gun in the future. LOL I keep my babies lubed and in good order, might be a little anal about cleaning 'em every time I use 'em, but I don't mind cleaning 'em, except giving the Old Army a bath is somewhat a pain. BUT, you dare not shoot black powder without cleaning immediately.
 
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