Trouble with Ruger Redhawk out of firing 5 sets of six rounds each:
first set fired fine 6 rounds
second set fired fine 6 rounds
third set 4 fired two didn’t but were hit very lightly
fourth set 4 fired two didn’t same as third set
fifth set 3 fired and three didn’t same as third set very lightly
six set 1 fired and 5 didn’t
The ones that fired had a proper dent in the primer but the others didn’t but were hit very lightly mostly were shot using the double action. Would like some input of what the trouble may be and what to look for when I disassemble it.
Check the endshake first, that is easy and you won’t have to disassemble the gun to see if it has some. Next check the headspace, make sure it is in spec. Last check the timing. Then I would see that the firing pin is free to move and has enough protrusion. Check to see that the hammer fall, right when the double action sear lets go, is sufficient. Last make sure that someone hasn’t been altering the mainspring, you know clipping coils to lighten the pull etc. Make sure that the ammo is good, no old handloads or old wet ammo.
