I keep hearing that the Ruger is no longer made and parts are an issue.
In reality, is it likely to need parts and how hard would they be to get?
Can I buy parts from the US and have them shipped to the UK?
Could the parts that may need replacing be hand made in stainless steel (I have some metal working ability, lathe, milling machine etc).
If this gun is nice and solid at full cock (something I've been told to check), what are the chances of it being bad?
I do intend to shoot this arm at least once a month over an afternoon, so it will see regular shooting.
Thanks.
I have to disagree that they are bomb proof.
Someone at the club bought a ROA. The cylinder, when it is at full cock would not lock up tight, it could be moved about .020" in either direction of the barrel centreline.
It was either badly worn internally, or had been bodged up by someone. I did not look at the slots on the cylinder itself but I don;t think they would have been worn. It had no accuracy at all probably because the ball was being shaved if the cylinder moved to one side when it was fired.
All that glitters is not gold, as they say.
Anything you buy second hand needs to be checked thoroughly. It is too late once you have parted with your hard earned dosh.
Okay, lets just put this thing to bed and we can move onI am sorry Tac, I didn't know that you were a 'Mod' here and were given the job of keeping threads to a certain length.Let's be frank and open here about the ROA, and be done with it.
I'll do as you say and stop posting on this matter as instructed.
Sorry.
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