Well... eek. Ruger Security Six

[StrikeEagle]

Hi, Friends!

I need help.

I was shooting my Ruger Security Six (which I love ) and found I was no longer able to close the cylinder. The gun was not loaded. I thought the ejector star was high for some reason, but that wasn't it. I looked closely, and saw that the cylinder itself had backed off the crane about a tenth of an inch. It turns freely, but won't go back in place, nor will it pull off. That must have happened somehow when I ejected the empties. I have NO idea how this happened.

It's been years since I fired any .357 rounds in the gun... I tend to use it like a .38. The gun doesn't seem worn in any way. sigh.

What's this sound like to you? I guess I'll remove the crane and really look at what's going on. Any thoughts on this?

best,
StrikeEagle

 

[knzn]

If you are comfortable with taking things apart and tinkering with it go for it. If not, I know its a hassle, but anyone I know who has sent anything off to Ruger has been very pleased with their customer service. Chances are you will get your revolver back in better condition timing wise than it ever was.

 

[JohnKSa]

Sounds like whatever's supposed to hold the cylinder in place on the crane is giving out.

Ruger's customer service is exemplary. Sounds like a good time for you to find out just how exemplary...

 

[TonyB]

Try turning the ejector rod...it screws in and holds the cylinder on...on my Speed six this happened,I put some lock tight on it and all is good.....Even if you're not a tinkerer(I'm not)Rugers are wicked easy to take apart and put back together..
if you take the rod off beware of a spring and a washer...good luck

 

[Dienekes]

Sounds like the ejector rod loosened up and allowed the cylinder to slide back on its arbor X amount of distance. The cylinder is held in place by two very small steel balls about 3/32" in diameter on the arbor itself. You may be able to get it to "snap" back into place by a little forward pressure as you turn the cylinder. If it will go then just tighten up the ejector rod and it will be ok (till it loosens again).

In tightening up the ejector rod put a couple of empty cases in the chambers to support the ejector star. If you don't you may shear off the small locating pins which guarantees a trip into the factory.

You could also take it into a competent gunsmith familiar with these. Ask him to put a drop of blue loc-tite on the ejector rod threads when he reassembles it. Then keep the area under the star clean and dry forever after and you will not have any problems at all.

Have been using "Sixes" for almost 25 years now. No better DA wheelguns made.

 

[StrikeEagle]

Try turning the ejector rod...it screws in and holds the cylinder on...on my Speed six this happened,I put some lock tight on it and all is good.....

Tony, you had the exact same problem I do? My ejector rod is reluctant to come out... I'll see if I can get it out without undo stress.

I got the cylinder and crane assembly out... wonder if I could send just that back to them and avoid the hassle of shipping a firearm. I'll call them tomorrow and see what they say. Will keep you posted.

best,
StrikeEagle

 

[TonyB]

Yeah,my gunsmithing expierences have been alot of sweating,swearing and looking for little screws and springs on the kitchen floor.....but Rugers are pretty easy to work on..good luck...try to find a good local gunsmith if you can...I got a guy around me who is great...usually saves shipping time,and I like talking to someone face to face while looking at the gun in question..

 

[ID_shooting]

"Tony, you had the exact same problem I do? My ejector rod is reluctant to come out... I'll see if I can get it out without undo stress."

Sorry to butt in, since no one else mentioned it, I figured I would.

When trying to tighten or loosen the rod, remember that the threads are backwards.

As for the ease of assembly/disassembly, one of the easyest to work on.

 

[StrikeEagle]

Well, I'll be!

When trying to tighten or loosen the rod, remember that the threads are backwards.

So they are! Son-of-a-gun! (no pun intended) It came right off! Maybe I can do this thing!

thank you!
StrikeEagle

 

[Majic]

Backward threads or simply left hand threads?

 

[TonyB]

woops...forgot that..of couse I'm left handed..so it seemed right to me

 

[StrikeEagle]

Yay!!! I Fixed It Myself!!

Dear Friends!

I fixed it! w00t!!

You guys are so knowledgeable and encouraging it's unbelievable. Many, many thanks to all of you!

I don't even know for sure what was wrong... but I took it down, cleaned every thing in sight with Hoppes, wiped it down, oiled it up, and put it back together! And everything is now groovy!

I sure do love this gun... I'd hate to try troubleshooting a Smith!

best to you all,
StrikeEagle

 

[TonyB]

If it happens again,use some of the lock tight in the red bottle on the threads and it won't work loose.....love rugers man.....

 

[Cosmoline]

Glad to hear it came out OK. But don't hesitate to send it to Ruger for an overhaul. My Security Six came back a new revolver. New blue, new trigger, new grip, new sights. The whole nine yards for $80. Not bad at all.

 

[ID_shooting]

Strike,

Your welcome!

I love mine, it is on the "will never sell or trade" list. Mine works loose now and then. I didn't see a need to secure it w/ lock tight, I just give it a good turn now and then and it works fine.