Ruger speed six cylinder rotation question

[Voland]

I posted this in the Ruger specific forum but didnt get any responses...

Hopefully some one here will be able to help me out...

I picked up a new to me speed six 2.75" and it looks like it has a little issue. When I pull the trigger, the cylinder rotates counterclockwise as its suppose to. Everything seems to line up fine but I can almost freely spin the cylinder by hand clockwise. I have two others, speed six and a service six and neither one exhibit this behavior. Any ideas on how to fix this?

Thanks in advance!
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[rcmodel]

Sounds like for whatever reason the locking bolt isn't dropping all the way into the cylinder cuts.

I'd start out by taking the trigger group out of the frame & giving it a real good cleaning & lube job.

Might just be old dirt & dried oil binding up the bolt travel.
While you have it a part, look for anything worn, weak, or binding.

Anyway, that's always the first step to solving any gun problem.

Here is an Owners Manual with instructions to dissemble it:
http://www.ruger.com/products/_manuals/securitySix.pdf

rc

 

[Voland]

You know, I do feel stupid because I gave that exact same advice to a buddy just the other day. I was putting it off till tonight so Ill post later and let you know if it works. Im still shaking my head as to why I didnt do this in the first place...

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[rcmodel]

Shhhhh!

I won't tell if you don't!

rc

 

[RonBernert]

Here's another good tip- Call or write (email) Ruger and request an owner's book on your gun. They send it to you for FREE. Have your serial number handy. BTW- this is true with every gun you own.

 

[Magnumite]

Are you holding the trigger in a position short of full stroke when you do this?