How to disassemble and clean an RG20?

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I'm wanting to do a little cleaning and takedown on my Rohm RG20 Revolver. Any advice you have would be appreciated. Also, I'd appreciate it if this conversation doesn't turn into "how bad my gun is". It's mine and I like it and I'd like to clean it before I shoot it later. Thanks again.
 
There is no need to open a revolver for normal cleaning. run a boresnake thru the barrel and each cylinder. Wipe the cylinder face and the rest of the exterior. you'll be just fine don't go any further.
 
Oh, okay. Good. If it's anything like disassembling my 10/22, I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. Thanks again, this makes cleaning a lot easier before I go to the range.
 
If it's anything like disassembling my 10/22, I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.
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I've worked on them in the past and, while they aren't necessarily worse than a 10/22, they're about as bad. Lots of fiddling with springs, etc.
 
As I recall, there's a lot held together with pins. I think you may be better off soaking, scrubbing what you can and blowing it out with compressed air. Then, a few drops of your light lube of choice, cycle the action to distribute, and call it done.
 
I took mine apart (rg14) and springs flew all over the place. I did get it back together, but the cylinder lockup was only 75% after that. I recommend against it!

If I remember right, the plate covering the side is pretty tight, and involves creative prying to get it off and back on.
 
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I agree. Those guns were not really made to be disassembled for cleaning (no revolver is, but those are more so). Run a brush and patches through the bore and chambers, put a few drops of oil down in front of the hammer and in front of the trigger, and it should be fine.

Jim
 
Sgt127 wrote: As I recall, there's a lot held together with pins. I think you may be better off soaking, scrubbing what you can and blowing it out with compressed air. Then, a few drops of your light lube of choice, cycle the action to distribute, and call it done.
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This is good advice. I have taken a few Roehms apart to fix things and was glad that I did it inside a clear plastic bag; springs were flying!
 
I wouldn't clean it beyond taking the side plate off and blowing it out and perhaps using a cotton swab. Frankly, I don't even do that unless there is a mechanical problem. Clean around/in the cylinder and of course the barrel periodically.
 
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