easyrider604
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Hello All,
Reason I joined is this is a great forum, with very knowledgeable members.
Always had a .45 1911 automatic until last week, that is. Since I've loved wheelguns my whole life, decided to simplify my reloading life by sticking to .357/.38 special only.
I'd appreciate any ideas from you on the following:
Just fired my brand new GP100 6". At the store, I checked the cylinder indexing and it was perfect.
However, after approximately 50 rds .38 +P 158 grn LSWC and 30 rds .357 magnum with 158 grn LSWC on top of 9.8 grn Blue Dot, the cylinder will not index consistently on 2 chambers if the gun is tilted with the left side (of the gun) facing up about 45 degrees or more.
I discovered this "problem" after cleaning the piece and while enjoying a little dry fire practice. It only happens during slow double-action and single action dry-fire. I will not dare shoot my new baby until i get a definite answer.
If the gun is held vertically, the cylinder indexes all chambers perfectly.
This has never happened to my S&W 686's with many, many rounds through them.
What's happening?
Thanks in advance
Jet
Reason I joined is this is a great forum, with very knowledgeable members.
Always had a .45 1911 automatic until last week, that is. Since I've loved wheelguns my whole life, decided to simplify my reloading life by sticking to .357/.38 special only.
I'd appreciate any ideas from you on the following:
Just fired my brand new GP100 6". At the store, I checked the cylinder indexing and it was perfect.
However, after approximately 50 rds .38 +P 158 grn LSWC and 30 rds .357 magnum with 158 grn LSWC on top of 9.8 grn Blue Dot, the cylinder will not index consistently on 2 chambers if the gun is tilted with the left side (of the gun) facing up about 45 degrees or more.
I discovered this "problem" after cleaning the piece and while enjoying a little dry fire practice. It only happens during slow double-action and single action dry-fire. I will not dare shoot my new baby until i get a definite answer.
If the gun is held vertically, the cylinder indexes all chambers perfectly.
This has never happened to my S&W 686's with many, many rounds through them.
What's happening?
Thanks in advance
Jet