ReserveCop
New member
I recently purchased a used J-Frame (Model 042). It appears to be in very good condition.
Tonight, while I was wiping it down, I realized I was able to easily pull the open cylinder back along with the rod (crane).
The cylinder stopped only when it hit against the rubber grip of the gun.
I was able to just push, with my hand, the cylinder and rod (crane) back into its proper place.
The J-Frame seems to work fine when I dry fired it.
I have never had this happen with any other revolver.
However, since I use this as my "back-up" gun when I'm on duty, I need my fellow TFL expert opinions on whether or not this is a serious problem that I need to have checked out by a gunsmith, or can I depend on the gun as it is now?
What would allow this to happen on the J-Frame?
Is there anything I can do myself to correct this situation?
Thanks for your opinions.
[Edited by ReserveCop on 03-28-2001 at 02:55 AM]
Tonight, while I was wiping it down, I realized I was able to easily pull the open cylinder back along with the rod (crane).
The cylinder stopped only when it hit against the rubber grip of the gun.
I was able to just push, with my hand, the cylinder and rod (crane) back into its proper place.
The J-Frame seems to work fine when I dry fired it.
I have never had this happen with any other revolver.
However, since I use this as my "back-up" gun when I'm on duty, I need my fellow TFL expert opinions on whether or not this is a serious problem that I need to have checked out by a gunsmith, or can I depend on the gun as it is now?
What would allow this to happen on the J-Frame?
Is there anything I can do myself to correct this situation?
Thanks for your opinions.
[Edited by ReserveCop on 03-28-2001 at 02:55 AM]