Ruger Blackhawk timing issue... + (parts source?)

dan newberry

dan newberry

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I picked up my third Super Blackhawk the other day. This one has been well used, and has a slight timing issue. If you slowly and carefully cock the hammer, it will reach sear engagement BEFORE the bolt drops into the cylinder. That of course means that it would shave lead if you fired the gun in that condition.

Cylinder end play is good... so the timing issue is the only thing.

The variation is only slight. I did remove the pawl (the hand) and peened it from a length (to the lower tooth) of .9530" to .9570", and the problem nearly went away... but if you try really hard, it'll still do it, on one or two of the chambers in particular.

I could remove the pawl again and peen it even longer, but I think .004" is enough of a stretch already (pun intended). Or not?

By the way, this Ruger steel is HARD, HARD, HARD. I've peened all kinds of Colt hands, and they stretch readily. They have to be a lot softer, I assume.

So I want a new pawl. I did order one from Ruger (only 5 bucks and 3.50 shipping), but it won't be here until mid April because of their inventory taking.

I would rater get a new pawl sooner... (I'm impatient).

Anybody know where I can get one quicker?

Thanks for any help,

Dan
 
thanks for the link. I'll see whether or not they'll tell me if the part is in stock. Last time I checked with Numrich they said you had to place the order and pay for it, and if they had it, they'd send it to you. If they didn't they'd send you a letter asking if you wanted to wait while they back ordered the part. They were not, at that time, able to tell you whether or not they had the part in inventory... they said they'd have to have their floor people look for the part after you'd paid for it.

Needless to say, they've become my last resort since then. But that was about 5 years ago. Maybe they've entered the 20th century (hopefully) by now... bein' as we're into the 21st already.
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I do appreciate the help. I did at least get a part number for what I'm looking for off that schematic.

Dan
 
Dan, you probably know if you get the new hand that you'll need to get the Dremel out and probably take some off and shape it to the timing.

I've done a couple of Rugers, and they both needed fitting, which is OK too. How's the ratchets look on the cylinder side?

Nearly in all cases I've seen the wear & damage to single actions like that were due to someone playing "Hop A Long" and spinning the cylinder and slamming it shut, or too much "eddie fast gun" play with fanning, and the like...
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I love the guys that think you have to drive a magazine home with a sharp rap with the palm of your hand, too...
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Pure Hollywood theatrics....unless they like damaging their expensive handguns.

Barry
 
The cylinder star looks good, no issues there at all.

Yes, I was actually hoping I could fit the new hand, so it would be just right.

Thanks
 


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