CZ9shooter
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I recently bought a used Redhawk in 44 mag. Standard model, not Super. My first Ruger revolver. The S/N dates it back to the early eighties, but it is as tight, or tighter than my much newer Smith revolvers.
First time out with it the cylinder became quite hard to turn after 20-30 rounds. I figured it was just gummed up between the crane and cylinder after who knows how many years without a thorough cleaning. That did seem to be the case.
But after disassembly and getting everything as clean as I could manage, and well lubed... same thing. Starts out spinning with ease and then less than one box of ammo and it is just plain stiff again. Swung open or shut is the same.
Any advice? Is this a common issue with Redhawks? I am shooting cast reloads. They dont seem to be any dirtier than what I send through my 38spl guns. I have never had a Smith and Wesson tighten up like this.
First time out with it the cylinder became quite hard to turn after 20-30 rounds. I figured it was just gummed up between the crane and cylinder after who knows how many years without a thorough cleaning. That did seem to be the case.
But after disassembly and getting everything as clean as I could manage, and well lubed... same thing. Starts out spinning with ease and then less than one box of ammo and it is just plain stiff again. Swung open or shut is the same.
Any advice? Is this a common issue with Redhawks? I am shooting cast reloads. They dont seem to be any dirtier than what I send through my 38spl guns. I have never had a Smith and Wesson tighten up like this.
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