I had a "revolver only" day today at Shooters with my 34-1 and my new-to-me 1966 28-2. First time out with the big gal and she was a hootandahalf. Much easier to handle .357MAG with it than with the 19-3 or Sec. Six I had awhile back. Maybe a different load, but the recoil was not as nasty. Even the Fiocchi HP defensive round was tame.

 

Anywhoooo...

 

My 34 spit back on me a few times. I did not know if it was powder or lead or what, but it was a sharp pain on my left cheek. YEOW! Also, several times the spent .22 cases backed out a bit and made the cylinder hard to advance. I saw no lead shavings on the table or around the forcing cone.

 

Thoughts? The gun locks up tight enough that I have not been concerned with it. Do gases get past the spent cases and come out the back of the cylinder?

 

I will scrub the snot out of the cylinders tomorrow with a .25 cal. brush on a low speed dremel and perform a closer inspection of the cone.

 

Opinions would be appreciated.

 

Thanks.

The 357 recoil is tamed by the weight of your 28.

 

My first reaction to the 34s problem would be timing. No way should anything be getting by the brass and getting in your face. Is there excessive lead on either or both sides of the forcing cone? More on the left side than the right? This would indicate timing (among other things).

 

I can stop by and take a look at it if you want.

Griz,

 

You are always welcome to stop by. I will pm you my info in case you lost it.

 

David

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Could be a few things, but most likely out of time. Check what Griz said first, is their excessive leading on the sides of the forcing cone?

 

Look up online how to check the timing and report back,.