If your gun has a recessed cylinder it is easier for the brass to get under the star. Also if your barrel is under 4" you may not have a "full " length ejector rod.
Tom
Jerry Moran is still in Michigan but no longer has a shop.
Reeves Jungkind did a Python for me a few years ago , I will see if I still have his contact info, his work is supurb!!!
PM sent with contact info
Tom
Chris,
Find an engine builder in your area that has a sonic cleaner...you will be amazed. All the major engine builders in NASCAR now use sonic cleaners to clean Cylinder heads.
Tom