Dragon11 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Here's a crazy question. I was thinking of either removing the locking bolt pin, or reducing the weight of the spring for the pin in my 625. I think I have the right name for this, its the pin in the lug under the barrel that helps retain the extractor push rod. I noticed the extractor rod was catching on the pin, making me have to push really hard on the cylinder latch, to get the cylinder to release. I know the cylinder is retained at two ends, at the end of the push/extractor rod, and by the pin which is in the middle of the ratchet. If I remove the pin in the lug, or at the end of the extractor rod, will the cylinder still stay latched at the other end while firing. I noticed on some of the competition revolvers it seems the extractor rod is "floating" under the barrel, and doesn't seem to have a pin, under the barrel at the end of the rod. I was just brainstorming and was wanting advice on the topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okshootist Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I routinely remove the locking bolt. But, I also install crane ball locks. I prefer to have something to stabilize the front of the crane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Most, if not all, that have a free float ejector rod, have 1 or 2 detent balls on the crane/yoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 (edited) The pin in the middle of the ratchet is called the center pin. It should go flush with the front end of the ejector rod when you push on the thumblatch. If it doesn't quite get there, check for a loose ejector rod. If the rod is tight, then you may need to file a little off the end of the ejector rod so it is flush. The cylinder should open easily with only enough force to get the thumblatch all the way forward. If you have to fight with it something is not as it should be. RePete - that's a great picture. Thanks for posting. Edited August 7, 2012 by Toolguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon11 Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 Who put the ball detents in for you guys. Was it a gunsmith or a machinist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I have the tools at home but the picture is from C&S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHERIFF Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Here's a crazy question. I was thinking of either removing the locking bolt pin, or reducing the weight of the spring for the pin in my 625. I think I have the right name for this, its the pin in the lug under the barrel that helps retain the extractor push rod. I noticed the extractor rod was catching on the pin, making me have to push really hard on the cylinder latch, to get the cylinder to release. I know the cylinder is retained at two ends, at the end of the push/extractor rod, and by the pin which is in the middle of the ratchet. If I remove the pin in the lug, or at the end of the extractor rod, will the cylinder still stay latched at the other end while firing. I noticed on some of the competition revolvers it seems the extractor rod is "floating" under the barrel, and doesn't seem to have a pin, under the barrel at the end of the rod. I was just brainstorming and was wanting advice on the topic. I had the same problem and I dremeled the point where the ball starts the contact and allthe way untill it locks and now i have a very smooth open-close of the cylinder I mark the contact point with a marker first and then i start dremmeling.I mirror-polished it and now it works PERFECT!!!! Take a look at the next photos but the point was a litle difficult to take a shot.Any way i tried my best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COF Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Who put the ball detents in for you guys. Was it a gunsmith or a machinist. Yes... Cheetahs did my 625 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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