Ruger SP101 question?

[rblack]

I just picked up a Ruger SP101 NIB today. Went out and shot it and it did just great. My question is : Is the ejector rod suppose to be really loose when the cylinder is out. It seems hooked on well but very sloppy, can wiggle it about 1/8" or so. Is this normal?

Thanks for any replies

 

[Matt Sutton]

Mine did the same and it was never a problem. I believe that the ejector rod is a serapate piece than the ejector plate and they're connected by what resembles a U-joint, hence the play.

 

[rblack]

Thanks Matt for the reply. I does make me feel better and not wondering if something was not right.

 

[9mmepiphany]

the play is normal, the rod does not revolve with the cylinder

 

[dvc]

Mine did the same. Its normal.

 

[Swamper]

Kwitcherbitchin

I have more than a few SP101's. The play is normal.

Enjoy,
Docbones

 

[rblack]

Thanks for all the replies, I think I'm going to really like this gun.

 

[4V50 Gary]

When Ruger reengineered their DA revolvers, this included the cylinder assembly. The ejector rod on the old Security Six/Speed Six/Service Six series played an integral part in the lockup of the action. On the newer GP100/SP101s, lockup is accomplished through a latch on the yoke/crane which engages a recess in the frame (somewhat reminescent of the S&W Triple lock) and the ejector rod's purpose was reduced to one function: to eject the cases/cartridges.