Hi Folks,
I recently discovered that my new, recent-production Ruger Super Blackhawk has a hole in its cast frame near where the loading gate is installed. I posted pictures and details about the hole in a previous thread,
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=193580&highlight=hole+ruger+frame
Last night, I disassembled my Ruger Single Six (also a recent production gun) and discovered a similar hole in my Single Six's frame, except this hole was actually bigger/longer than the hole in my Super Blackhawk! I haven't disassembled my Blackhawk yet (it's an older production gun) but I wouldn't be surprised to find a hole in it as well.
I'm curious to see how common these holes are in Ruger guns. A fellow over on RugerForum.com reported that he has a Vaquero (old style, larger frame) with this hole. Another fellow over on sixgunner.com reports holes on his Blackhawk .45 Colt and his Single Six. I'm guessing it's a fairly common issue with these cast frames.
Has anyone else disassembled their gun and noticed this defect in their Ruger single action revolver? If so, have you had any long term problems with your guns due to these holes (i.e., have these holes gotten any bigger)? Is yours a recent or older production gun?
I recently discovered that my new, recent-production Ruger Super Blackhawk has a hole in its cast frame near where the loading gate is installed. I posted pictures and details about the hole in a previous thread,
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=193580&highlight=hole+ruger+frame
Last night, I disassembled my Ruger Single Six (also a recent production gun) and discovered a similar hole in my Single Six's frame, except this hole was actually bigger/longer than the hole in my Super Blackhawk! I haven't disassembled my Blackhawk yet (it's an older production gun) but I wouldn't be surprised to find a hole in it as well.
I'm curious to see how common these holes are in Ruger guns. A fellow over on RugerForum.com reported that he has a Vaquero (old style, larger frame) with this hole. Another fellow over on sixgunner.com reports holes on his Blackhawk .45 Colt and his Single Six. I'm guessing it's a fairly common issue with these cast frames.
Has anyone else disassembled their gun and noticed this defect in their Ruger single action revolver? If so, have you had any long term problems with your guns due to these holes (i.e., have these holes gotten any bigger)? Is yours a recent or older production gun?
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