Ruger Single six cylinder question
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Ruger says the cylinder needs to be factory fitted. That means shipping your gun to Ruger. Some people will tell you to buy a cylinder and just try it. They say the chances are in your favor that everything will be fine. I would trust what Ruger knows. I would send it in and let them do it.
T Bran
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If I'm not mistaken the barrels on the convertables are a different bore size than the fixed calibers.
Better to go thru Ruger as they would know what is proper.
Better to go thru Ruger as they would know what is proper.
On the Single six convertible guns that came with two cylinders the bore was sized for a .22 WMR. That means that it will give very good accuracy with the larger WMR round and so so accuracy with a .22 LR round. I used to own one of these guns and that was the case. With .22 WMR it was a tackdriver out to ridiculous ranges. With the .22 LR cylinder installed it was not very impressive. On your gun I have no idea how the bore is sized but getting a convertible cylinder for it may not be worth the trouble (or may not be possible if the bore is sized for the smaller .22 LR round. Ask Ruger about the bore size on your gun.
CraigC
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99% of the time, if the cylinder fits and is properly timed, it will work fine.
If you send it to Ruger, it will cost you $150 just in shipping.
In 1968, Ruger began using the same barrels for all .22 Single Six models, convertible or not. The difference in bore size between the pre-1968 guns and post-1968 guns is irrelevant.
If you send it to Ruger, it will cost you $150 just in shipping.
In 1968, Ruger began using the same barrels for all .22 Single Six models, convertible or not. The difference in bore size between the pre-1968 guns and post-1968 guns is irrelevant.
CraigC
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I'm sure.
Called Ruger, couldn't get the records dept. sent email.
not sure if the comment "150 just in shipping" is a typo ?
they said $150 covers return shipping,cylinder & fitting
danjet500
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Measure the length of the cylinder in the gun. Look for a magnum cylinder of the same length or longer. You can probably find one in the RugerForum classifieds. A little fitting of your own and you are good to go. Should be able to find a cylinder for less than $75. JMHO
mgkdrgn
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Which is why you take it to your friendly local FFL, and let them ship it via the Postal Service, and even WITH a service fee will end up costing you 1/4 of that.
CraigC
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FedEx and UPS both require handguns be shipped priority overnight and that is typically $75 in each direction.
"Friendly local FFL's" are not always an easy solution. Sometimes they are too stupid to know the rules/laws or charge you $50 anyway.
mgkdrgn
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Hey, if you want to cough up $150 to FedEx, it's your pleasure to do so.
And "stupid" FFL's that don't know the rules don't stay in business very long. But, even at $50 each way, you'd still be $50 ahead.
CraigC
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People do it all the time, that's life when you want a custom revolver.
Personally, I wouldn't spend ANY money sending it to Ruger for a new cylinder.
Personally, I wouldn't spend ANY money sending it to Ruger for a new cylinder.
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