cylinder play in used revolver (H&R 922)

[georgiacatweazle]

Hey guys, I'm thinking of buying a decent condition (visually) H&R 922. How much cylinder play is too much. I'm sure this question has been asked about a billion times+1.

My best guess when I handled it today was about 1 or 2 1/16th's rotational ?
Don't think there was any play forwards or backwards.

The price is $129 at a local gun store.
I kinda on the fence between it as a possible ankle carry / range toy or pay the extra $40 and pick up a Heritage 22 for just range / target shooting.

Thanks for any input.

 

[lee n. field]

Jim March's revolver checkout document will tell you pretty much all you need to know. Page 5 and 6 look like what you're asking in particular.

 

[georgiacatweazle]

thanks for the link

 

[James K]

H&R's will usually have a bit more cylinder "slop" than higher quality guns, due to both the design and the production quality (both related to the low cost), but 1/16 inch is way too much and 2/16" (1/8") is totally unacceptable. I strongly suggest passing on that gun, especially since parts are scarce and for some models, unobtainable.

Jim

 

[georgiacatweazle]

i checked the gun out again, the cylinder movement with full lock up was i think under 1/16th, maybe 1/32, but no single action mode. as far as i know all H&R 922's were DA/SA meaning i'd be looking at either a broken rod to weld or replace, or the sear spring is broken.

 

[georgiacatweazle]

Just an update on the revolver. Shoots pretty decent, 1-2 inch groups at 7-10 yards.

 

[JAREDSHS]

glad it worked out for you.