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RG-23, might be a dumb question...

ZUKEBABYZUKEBABY Member Posts: 450 ✭✭
edited March 2004 in Ask the Experts
I just did install a new firing pin, spring and bushing in my old rg-23. My new problem is when I tried to load it, the .22LR shells I have would not seat into the cylinder!? Maybe just the first quarter inch of the slug and it seemed to get stuck. Anyone else have this problem? What could have caused it? Just as a side note the shells did fit into the reverse end of the cylinder. Something to do with the ejector? Any ideas? thanks!
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  • icdux1icdux1 Member Posts: 68 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    sounds like excessive dry fireing has peened the chambers, why did you replace firing pin?? never dry fire a rimfire gun

    icdux1 and kathy
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  • ZUKEBABYZUKEBABY Member Posts: 450 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    The gun was my father's. Didn't have a firing pin, either spring wore out or something, just was missing everything. Any way to fix?
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  • cussedemguncussedemgun Member Posts: 985 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    icdux1 is on the right track but thought maybe someone should point out that the RG guns are not noted for being "state of the art" precision. many parts such as mentioned as being replaced should be fitted to the gun on instalation. my best guess is that the firing pin is too long and has caused damage to the chamber mouth(s). this gun should be checked and test fired by a "smith" before any further attempt to load/shoot it. please bear in mind, GUNS CAN BE DANGEROUS and every responsible gun owner must minimize risk to himself & others around him whenever posible.

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  • thunderboltthunderbolt Member Posts: 6,041 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Be certain that model isn't chambered for .22 short cartridges.
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  • ATFATF Member Posts: 11,683 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have an old RG handgun that's chambered for shorts only.This may be your problem.
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  • ZUKEBABYZUKEBABY Member Posts: 450 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yes it is stamped/marked .22lr. I just spoke with the guy I bought the firing pin from, he used to work with these revolvers. Like the first reply to my post, the firing pin might be just a bit too long and from a combination of live firing and maybe dry firing the soft metal that was used with these had created a small burr on the cylinder causing the shells to not fit. Thanks for everyone's input!
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