40Chev Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Got a new revolver as above in dual cylinder 32-20 and 32 HR magnum. Tried to pull base pin to remove cylinder and it seems to hit on ejector rod assembly and won't allow complete removal of the base pin. Does the ejector rod assembly need to be taken off this model in order to remove the base pin and allow cylinder removal? TIA Gary PS - It's the 4 5/8 barrel length (or whatever the length actually is not the longer barrel version) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Walt. 92206 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 no. You just have to push the ejector rod toward the cylinder. It rotates out of the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefro, SASS#69420 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Does the ejector rod assembly need to be taken off this model in order to remove the base pin and allow cylinder removal? TIA Gary Nope, hold gun flat in palm of right hand......at halfcock loading gate open. With finger slide ejector rod about half way towards you, remove base pin with left hand. Good Luck Jefro Relax-Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Dog, SASS #20401 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Works better if you have three hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 When you reinsert the base pin it will only go in one way. Be sure you have the locking groove properly oriented as soon as you start the pin. And yes 3 hands would make it easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40Chev Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Thanks to all Rotating the ejector down did the trick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston CAS Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Be very careful about how you reinsert the base pin. I learned that the hard way with the similar Lightning revolvers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 If you have the base pins that have two locking grooves in them I highly recommend that you shorten them so that when inserted to the second locking pin that they do not prevent the hammer from striking the firing pin. The pins are made this was so that the lawyers can say that the guns have a safety. You usually discover that the pins are in too far after you have pulled the trigger several times and no rounds go off. It also makes it easier to eject spent cases as the pin doesn't get in the way as much. I shortened the ones on the wife's P jrs with my dremel. Cut and smooth the ends then apply a little cold blue. Refer to the pictures that Houston CAS linked to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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