bolt-nose geometry is the likely reason. If the gun is otherwise functioning normally, it's likely okay to shoot. He offered to take a look at it if I so chose, but he didn't appear alarmed with the symptom. What a fine gentleman he is!
Here's a link for more info on bolt-nose (cylinder latch) geometry on RedHawks. Pretty informative, and infers how the symptom might occur.
https://www.google.com/search?q=bolt-nose+geometry+on+redhawk+revolver&sca_esv=17f5...
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44mag Redhawk smithing question
- Greg, 2026-08-30, 13:17
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Greg. That is not common but it can happen with any
- Gary Reeder, 2026-08-30, 16:22
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Greg, I forgot to mention this. Normally
- Gary Reeder, 2026-08-30, 16:53
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Thanks, Bwana
- Greg, 2026-08-31, 03:46
- HB returned my email already - Greg, 2026-08-31, 06:10
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Of all revolvers that’s a big heavy cylinder spinning..
- WB, 2026-08-30, 18:24
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Thanks, WB. Hope you are well! (nm)
- Greg, 2026-08-31, 03:38
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Hey Greg! Yeah I'm fine. I had surgery after James
- WB, 2026-08-31, 12:31
- I felt the same way - Greg, 2026-08-31, 12:46
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Hey Greg! Yeah I'm fine. I had surgery after James
- WB, 2026-08-31, 12:31
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Thanks, WB. Hope you are well! (nm)
- Greg, 2026-08-31, 03:38
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Thanks, Bwana
- Greg, 2026-08-31, 03:46
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Greg, I forgot to mention this. Normally
- Gary Reeder, 2026-08-30, 16:53
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Greg. That is not common but it can happen with any
- Gary Reeder, 2026-08-30, 16:22