Broken loading gate on H&R 949

[bwana6]

I managed to break the loading gate on my H&R 949 today, while I was cleaning it. I'm going to try and locate a new gate for it but in the mean time, is it safe to shoot? It's a nine shot and the loading area is 2 chambers away from the barrel. It's my first and only revolver so I don't have much experience with wheel guns. So, does anybody know if it's safe to shoot without a loading gate in place?

Also, anybody know where i can get a new gate for it?

Thanks in advance.

 

[ljnowell]

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/Products.aspx?catid=7932

Give that a shot partner!

 

[bwana6]

Thanks for the info. I just checked the site and they show one. I'll call them tomorrow.

 

[ljnowell]

Good deal! I have done business with them many times, they are a good company.

 

[N.Schafer]

It is safe to shoot. The gate does not take any of the force of firing. The cartridge rims may catch on the frame though.

 

[bwana6]

I ordered the part

Thanks for the replies. I expected that it was safe to shoot because I had seen pictures of other H&R revolvers that were made without a gate. I did locate and order the part from Numrich today. I ordered an extra gate in case I break another one! Numrich has a coupon code (1630) to save $4.95 on shipping, in case you guys need to place an order.

Thanks again for the help and safe shooting.

 

[Geldarr]

Thanks for the code!

Just a word of thanks: just used the coupon code for shipping on an order- worked great!

Good luck with the loading gate...

 

[walker944]

So, how did it go?

Just curious how the job went. Did you install the new loading gate yourself? I just received the same part and am getting ready to install mine on the same revolver. Anything in particular I need to beware of?