Best place to buy Single Six 22 LR cylindar

dreher

I have a Single Six convertible that I got a real good deal on as the 22 LR cylinder was missing. So my questions are two fold. First, where is the best place to find just the 22 LR cylinder?? Second, I think they are supposed to be fitted so the cylinder/barrel line up right?? Couldn't you just take a cleaning rod, insert down the barrel and feel if every chamber aligns correctly?? I mean feel around for any lipping/non-alignment in each cylinder and do so several times with each chamber. If it aligns wouldn't it be good to go??


Kinda sounds like I'm doing a Bubba here but It is very logical to me. So where am I wrong??

Any thoughts or tips??

Laredo Lefty

Several years ago I bought a single six that had 2 LR cylinders rather than one of each. I posted on here about it and another member contacted me who had a single six with 2 magnum cylinders. We ended up swapping cylinders and they fit perfectly in both guns without any fitting.

fordsix

do some google there was a fellow that has making drop in cylinders with 8 shots

navc130

I think you are correct. The only issue would be if there was a dimension change at some point in time. I tried a .44 magnum Super Blackhawk cylinder in my Vaquero 44-40 and it fit and operated perfectly.

charliemeyer007

https://ruger.com/products/newModelSingleSixConvertible/models.html

Maybe they will sell you one.

https://www.GunBroker.com/item/795889876 there is at least one more.

Gunshows, ebay, gun shops

Bill DeShivs

Send the gun to Ruger and have them fit the cylinder.

An 8 shot cylinder could not possibly work as a "drop in." The gun is timed for 6 shots.

He Dog

Second Bill on this, send it to Ruger and have it done right.

Ambrose

In my experience, Ruger cylinders are not always drop-ins. But the problem is not alignment (timing) but cylinder length, that is, the length of the fixed bushing--sometimes it will be too short (excessive end-play) and sometimes too long (it won't go in the frame) and occasionally it will fit like it should. It's a crap shoot!

TRAP55

Bill and Dale, Ruger does make an 8 shot conversion cylinder for the new model single six. another forum i'm on, a member got one and said it was a drop in too.
https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/1368420

this place even makes a 10 shot
http://www.rugercyl.com/

quote:I sure don't see how that's possible. The throw of the pawl would have to change.
You would think so. Sure like to get my hands on one to see how they did it.

Bill DeShivs

I sure don't see how that's possible. The throw of the pawl would have to change.

AJB

Aftermarket Single Six cylinders are advertised for sale by BRC. This is the link: http://brcrifles.com/manufacture.htm