Ruger Old Army for $299? Cylinder Gap?

[.455_Hunter]

Greetings,

I am looking at a blued 1977 production Ruger Old Army for $299. Is that a good price?

The gun has a bit of finish ware on the muzzle (holster?), and a moderate turn ring on cylinder. The overall appearance is very good, with excellent nipples.

What is the expected cylinder gap for these guns? During my quick overview, it seemed that the gap was wider than I typically see on other guns, including various Blackhawks that I currently own.

Thanks!

Hunter

 

[rem1858]

If you dont buy it, let me know who the seller is and I will take care of it.

These are very strong and dependable pistols.
I do not think you could wear one out.
JMHO

As far as cylinder gap, there is no crane, it is a fixed cylinder, nothing to really wear.

Clarence

 

[4v50 Gary]

Jump on it.

 

[BADUNAME30]

That is a TERRIBLY unfair price Hunter !!
Now you jist send me that sellers info and i promise you i will contact them imediately and give them what for.
And $300 + shipping to take it off of them before they try and squander someone elses hard earned green backs.

I hope you didn't miss this great deal by wastin time comin here for advice.
Keep in mind tho..
No pics ........didn't happen.

 

[zimmerstutzen]

A drag ring around the cylinder is evidence of a slight problem. You said cylinder gap. How much? more than half a millimeter? $299 is a good price, even if you need to pay a gun smith to make minor adjustments. Of course I'd point out the drag line and start out at $250. See what they'll do.

 

[mykeal]

A drag ring around the cylinder is evidence of a slight problem.

I don't agree with that. It could very well be, and in my opinion is much more likely to be, evidence of poor handling discipline.

 

[Jaymo]

I haven't seen a Ruger, or any other revolver, that doesn't get a drag ring from normal use.
I don't like drag rings, I'm a bit anal about it, but my brand new Blackhawk .44 special is starting to get a drag ring after 50 rounds of use.
No misuse. No timing issues.
My 1977 Speed Six has a drag ring but the timing is great.

As much as I hate a drag ring, way too much is made of the issue.

In my opinion, anyway.

Either that, or there are a helluva lot of revolvers with poor timing from the factory.
But, I could be wrong.

 

[Indian Outlaw]

A drag ring on a Ruger or a S&W is pretty much unavoidable. A properly tuned Colt SAA will not get a drag ring, unless you lower the hammer from half cock (a big "NO-NO") and then rotate the cylinder by hand until it locks.

 

[zimmerstutzen]

My OA has thousands of rounds through it and NO drag ring.

 

[.455_Hunter]

Got it!!!

Pics included...

 

[mykeal]

Very nice. You'll really enjoy it for a long time to come. Congratulations.

 

[robhof]

robhof

Nice!!! Now you gotta smoke season that thing, with some lead seasoning.

 

[AJumbo]

Doesn't Power Custom market a cylinder shim set? I might try that, as long as it doesn't hurt ignition.