Best thing I've ever left Home Depot with/SP101

[WrongHanded]

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Pushed forward I measured the BC gap at well less than .002 before repairs. Before the repairs, when I held the gun up to the light so I could see the BC gap and pulled the trigger the cylinder came forward and nearly rubbed the forcing cone. It doesn't do that now.

I had that exact issue on a 3" GP100. I fixed it with a file to the forcing cone. I may have "fixed" it a little too much (.010" gap), but it worked reliably after that. And I learned a little more about moderation where filing is concerned.

 

[stonebuster]

I had that exact issue on a 3" GP100. I fixed it with a file to the forcing cone. I may have "fixed" it a little too much (.010" gap), but it worked reliably after that. And I learned a little more about moderation where filing is concerned.

Ruger "adjusted" the end shake. I think they must have used a shim which is preventing the cylinder from coming as far forward and slightly increasing BC gap.

 

[stonebuster]

EXCELLENT choice man! The SP 101 has been my wife's carry gun since about 1992. It's soft shooting with .38 Spl. loads. Rubber Hogues help even more. I wouldn't waste your money on +P .38 loads in that snub - the difference is miniscule. You'll just get more flash and bang. I like to use a 140 gr. bullet over WST powder. Very accurate. Speer's Gold Dot load is VERY good from a snub. The trigger hitch you described sounds like it might be the hammer dog was not fitted properly - the engagement and when it starts and stops is very crucial. This problem usually shows up on older very worn Ruger DA revolvers but yours may just be too short from the factory. Ruger will fix it if you send it back to them. You're right - you WON'T shoot THAT snub loose.

You nailed the diagnosis Drail. Ruger replaced the hammer dog and it solved the problem. Thanks.