Questions
Is the cylinder of my ruger super redhawk alaskan supposed to push forward like this when it's open ? [img]images/uploaded/2023082800563464ebf0c2a9f3b.jpg[/img it is where the crane meets the frame it comes out like 16th inch or so.
Just trying to make sure that nothing is loose.![[image]](images/uploaded/2023082801021064ebf212de2c8.jpg)
i don't have a super redhawk
but i do have 3 RedHawks and just checked them they have no play in the crane area
Hmm well
When the cylinder is open I press on the center of it with a few pounds of pressure and it moves forward that much. I'm guessing it's not supposed to do that.
It looks like the latching might not be fully engaged.
Pop the trigger group out of the frame (Youtube will help) and check for proper lube and no burrs. The trigger group assy also holds the cylinder crane in place. That looks too much slop to me. A little wiggle is needed to operate.
The operation can be a little bit of a booger the first time you do it but once you know, you know. I have an entire extra cylinder and crane for my Super. I can swap from .429 GNR back to .44 Spec./Mag in about 5 minutes. It makes the custom a very versatile rig.
These are the parts you need to examine and make sure the plungers etc. are working correctly.
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