The reality is that the issues with the guns in general were a nightmare,
For the uninformed like myself, what were/are these "issues"? Just curious.
The reality is that the issues with the guns in general were a nightmare,
That can only be said by someone who didn't experience the problem. My second length S7 does in fact index on the loading gate. Regardless, there is only one critical point where the case can escape the chamber, and some guns missed the mark.but loading gate alignment is not the problem people made it out to be.
In no way am I attempting to diminish your experience or negate your comments; but...That can only be said by someone who didn't experience the problem. My second length S7 does in fact index on the loading gate. Regardless, there is only one critical point where the case can escape the chamber, and some guns missed the mark.
The overwhelming complaints are that the cylinder cannot be loaded or unloaded when indexed to the 'click' or 'detent' that aligns with the loading gate.
I must assume that these folks simply don't understand Rugers and were expecting a Colt.
The recoil shield is an element of the loading gate opening. The machining I had done took a bite out of both sides of the gate, mostly the recoil shield. I will adjust my complaint to be more pedantic in terminology.A few complaints about the recoil shield (rear portion of the frame) not being clearanced enough to allow loading/unloading through the loading gate are out there.
I will admit I've never experienced a problem loading or unloading my Single Sevens. I have been shooting New Model Rugers for 35 years so loading between "clicks" is a non issue for me. Although if you rotate past alignment to a click on either of my Single Sevens you'll neither punch out a spent case nor load a fresh one. Just like all of my other New Models. Now the 3 screws are a different story- Half cock, rotate to a click, punch out and recharge, move on to the next click and repeat. But that's a whole nuther critter.That can only be said by someone who didn't experience the problem. My second length S7 does in fact index on the loading gate. Regardless, there is only one critical point where the case can escape the chamber, and some guns missed the mark.
I suppose it's possible for a rifle chambered for the .327 Magnum to feed .32 H&R also. Possible if unlikely.