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My current GP100 is a stainless 6" 357 magnum.
I really like the revolver, it shoots very accurately and is a pleasure to use.
This is the third revolver I've owned, and one thing is a pain in the rear:
When shooting 25-50 rounds at the range, of almost any kind of ammo, this particular gun has a tendency to start binding up on the cylinder, and I believe it is because the cylinder gap is only about .004. I think the carbon/crud buildup that will slowly start appearing on the cylinder throat face, and the face of the forcing cone start touching/binding.
Is .004 on the small side, and if so, how do I handle this situation?
Thanks for your advice!
Merry Christmas!
Crab
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--- Will Rogers
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The proper way is to use a breech facing cutter that pilots on the bore and shorten the breech end of the barrel by a couple of thousandths. The easiest way is to call Ruger Customer Service, explain the problem, have them email you a label, and send the gun in for service under their lifetime guarantee.
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The proper way is to use a breech facing cutter that pilots on the bore and shorten the breech end of the barrel by a couple of thousandths. The easiest way is to call Ruger Customer Service, explain the problem, have them email you a label, and send the gun in for service under their lifetime guarantee.
Bill Jacobs Thanks much, Bill, for your sage advice! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
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Kinda nice having a tight BC gap. .004 is on the tight side but I have a few S&Ws that tight and they run dirty ammo just fine.
.006 is what most folks shoot for. I'd probably go the breech cutter route and take .001+ off and see how it runs. But I also own a breech facing cutter setup.
It'll be cheaper to have Ruger fix it... they'll probably just cut the gap a tad bigger. Which is fine.
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Kinda nice having a tight BC gap. .004 is on the tight side but I have a few S&Ws that tight and they run dirty ammo just fine.
.006 is what most folks shoot for. I'd probably go the breech cutter route and take .001+ off and see how it runs. But I also own a breech facing cutter setup. I do too.. And I agree - another .001-.002 should fix the issue.. I've done that on a few in my days..  But if Ruger does it, it'll maintain your warranty.. FWIW.
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Thanks so very much for the replies and advice from Clemson, TX35W and Redneck!!
I have sent the GP100 back to Ruger (today) and will await what transpires.
You folks, taking your time to educate me on this situation, is much-appreciated.
Will keep you appraised of the outcome.
God Bless and Merry Christmas!
Jerry (oldcrab)
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