FullEffect1911
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Hello,
I have a 629-2 that I purchased a while back. It has about .007" of end shake in the cylinder (.002 to .009 barrel cylinder gap on average). I found out how to fix it right using bearings and the appropriate reamers. However I have another question.
Is it necessary to fix this end shake? This is not a self defense piece, it has all timing checks pass and I only plan to fire .44 specials out of it. I have ruger's for my magnum duty. I did fire it before I discovered the end shake, and to my knowledge it doesn't spit.
So my question is should I spend the money on the tools to do the job right, or just enjoy the revolver as is? What are the negatives of not fixing the end shake?
I have a 629-2 that I purchased a while back. It has about .007" of end shake in the cylinder (.002 to .009 barrel cylinder gap on average). I found out how to fix it right using bearings and the appropriate reamers. However I have another question.
Is it necessary to fix this end shake? This is not a self defense piece, it has all timing checks pass and I only plan to fire .44 specials out of it. I have ruger's for my magnum duty. I did fire it before I discovered the end shake, and to my knowledge it doesn't spit.
So my question is should I spend the money on the tools to do the job right, or just enjoy the revolver as is? What are the negatives of not fixing the end shake?