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Cleaning a SA revolver
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Cleaning a SA revolver
Please forgive my novice question.
quite simply, how is the easiest way to clean a SA revolver. Just got my first and it occurred to me that unlike my DA's, I can't just flip the cylinder out to clean. In this case, 10 cylinders. Does the whole cylinder have to be removed? I know this might be a silly question to all you SA owners, but it's new to me. Any guidance is appreciated.
quite simply, how is the easiest way to clean a SA revolver. Just got my first and it occurred to me that unlike my DA's, I can't just flip the cylinder out to clean. In this case, 10 cylinders. Does the whole cylinder have to be removed? I know this might be a silly question to all you SA owners, but it's new to me. Any guidance is appreciated.
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Re: Cleaning a SA revolver
Yes, Mark. The cylinder has to be removed to clean the revolver. It's pretty easy to remove and replace it. This video shows how Hickok45 does it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwG8xhuVgTM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwG8xhuVgTM
markiver54 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 23, 2019 11:44 amPlease forgive my novice question.
quite simply, how is the easiest way to clean a SA revolver. Just got my first and it occurred to me that unlike my DA's, I can't just flip the cylinder out to clean. In this case, 10 cylinders. Does the whole cylinder have to be removed? I know this might be a silly question to all you SA owners, but it's new to me. Any guidance is appreciated.
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Re: Cleaning a SA revolver
That gun should have the standard Ruger quick release cylinder pin.
It should be in the instructions.
It should be in the instructions.
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Re: Cleaning a SA revolver
Thank you Stan. Just finished watching the video. Very helpful!CT_Shooter wrote: ↑Wed Oct 23, 2019 12:20 pmYes, Mark. The cylinder has to be removed to clean the revolver. It's pretty easy to remove and replace it. This video shows how Hickok45 does it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwG8xhuVgTM
markiver54 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 23, 2019 11:44 amPlease forgive my novice question.
quite simply, how is the easiest way to clean a SA revolver. Just got my first and it occurred to me that unlike my DA's, I can't just flip the cylinder out to clean. In this case, 10 cylinders. Does the whole cylinder have to be removed? I know this might be a silly question to all you SA owners, but it's new to me. Any guidance is appreciated.
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Re: Cleaning a SA revolver
Thank you as well ED!...Duh on me. Just figured it out. Very easy...
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Re: Cleaning a SA revolver
Removing the cylinder on a single action reminds of several Clint Eastwood westerns where he carries extra cylinders for his blackpowder Colt Walker or an 1860 Colt Army and uses them for reloads. No base pin, as on those pre-1873 Colts, but pretty neat to watch him do his reloads that way. Watch Outlaw Josey Wales. In Pale Rider, though, he switches the Colts for a blackpowder Remingtons.
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Re: Cleaning a SA revolver
Yes, funny you should mention that NCG, was just picturing that this morning! have seen those movies several times....thanksNorth Country Gal wrote: ↑Wed Oct 23, 2019 1:41 pmRemoving the cylinder on a single action reminds of several Clint Eastwood westerns where he carries extra cylinders for his blackpowder Colt Walker or an 1860 Colt Army and uses them for reloads. No base pin, as on those pre-1873 Colts, but pretty neat to watch him do his reloads that way. Watch Outlaw Josey Wales. In Pale Rider, though, he switches the Colts for a blackpowder Remingtons.
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Re: Cleaning a SA revolver
In reality, I always thought single actions were easier to clean.
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Re: Cleaning a SA revolver
I think you may be right Jim! Don't have that DA cylinder hanging off the side.BrokenolMarine wrote: ↑Wed Oct 23, 2019 2:08 pmIn reality, I always thought single actions were easier to clean.
Total removal, as easy as it is, will definitely make cleaning ten chambers a lot easier! ( I bought a single ten ) recently.
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Re: Cleaning a SA revolver
No such thing as a silly question. Besides the cylinder, and depending on how long it's been between cleanings, I'll also remove the grips, and possibly do a complete disassembly looking for any signs of corrosion, etc., as well as apply appropriate lube. Same routine for all my firearms, SA or otherwise. The equivalent of a "detail" job on a expensive vehicle.markiver54 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 23, 2019 11:44 amPlease forgive my novice question.
quite simply, how is the easiest way to clean a SA revolver. Just got my first and it occurred to me that unlike my DA's, I can't just flip the cylinder out to clean. In this case, 10 cylinders. Does the whole cylinder have to be removed? I know this might be a silly question to all you SA owners, but it's new to me. Any guidance is appreciated.
PS: one other thing: NEVER use a steel brush on it, and go easy on solvents. Here's why (although this is far more critical on ELR rifles):
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