Tony_the_tiger
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Wondering if this is normal for an SP, as it does not occur on any of my other firearms.
There is an extension/notch on the frame directly to the rear of the Sp101 cylinder, below the cylinder release knob, adjacent to the star.
With the cylinder open, when pushing the extractor rod, the rim of a cartridge will catch on this notch on the frame, preventing the rod from being pushed all the way.
The rod can be pushed all the way provided the star is at such an angle that it will clear the notch on the frame. Hence, full use of the extractor rod is dependent on the angle of the star and the cartridges.
This normal for an Sp101?
In all other revolvers I own, the extractor rod can clear the frame when the cylinder is open independent of angle or position.
There is an extension/notch on the frame directly to the rear of the Sp101 cylinder, below the cylinder release knob, adjacent to the star.
With the cylinder open, when pushing the extractor rod, the rim of a cartridge will catch on this notch on the frame, preventing the rod from being pushed all the way.
The rod can be pushed all the way provided the star is at such an angle that it will clear the notch on the frame. Hence, full use of the extractor rod is dependent on the angle of the star and the cartridges.
This normal for an Sp101?
In all other revolvers I own, the extractor rod can clear the frame when the cylinder is open independent of angle or position.
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