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Offline greer

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Fitting H&R pistol cylinder hands?
« on: January 19, 2005, 02:40:44 PM »
I know this is a rifle forum but I thought there may be some gunsmiths with some experience fitting the cylinder hands on revolvers, specifically the little H&R, and NEF revolvers that are so common. Timing these revolvers so the cylinder hand and latch are synched always frustrates me.  Do you heat and bend the hand, remove material from the hand, or lengthen the slot the hand goes through so that it contacts the star lower if thats what you want. I would love to purchase a book that covers this type of work if I could.      Thanks for any help.        Doug Greer
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Fitting H&R pistol cylinder hands?
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2005, 06:10:57 PM »
You probably have more experience than I do w/ em but I think I got lucky.. Only did two,.. the 1st had a too short hand so I "peened" it a bit and it came right into it. I know ... a bit crude but effective and it taught me how they act to the point that the second one got a new hand, shortened till it worked properly( a very little bit at a time).  So my 2 bits worth is to shorten the new hand...If it's not a new hand than ???? Good luck ... Marty
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Fitting H&R pistol cylinder hands?
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2005, 02:48:01 PM »
Racepres,
Thanks for the response. I don't know if all pistols are this aggravating to fit the hand, I hope not.  I'll get it eventually.     Thanks again.   Doug
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Fitting H&R pistol cylinder hands?
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2005, 08:49:49 AM »
Actually this isn't a rifle string it's a gunsmithing thread...  unfortunately I'm more of a rifle nut, but have worked on some handguns..(mostly 1911's).  There are also some very knowledgeable folks here and perhaps they can help..  The H&R revolvers I've worked on were a real pain.  There were so many variations within a model that finding parts was/is a nightmare.  Probably the origin of your problem..  They bought many parts from suppliers and specs changed within model runs...  As a rule fitting a hnad is not horrific but does require a bit of time and some little skill.  The fitting of some parts in the H&R's can become almost manufacturing!  That said I sort of miss them.. They shot reasonably well and were quite resonably priced.. I have a soft spot for the 32 H&R Mag.  It's an excellant choice as a woods gun and I love to hunt squirrels with cast bullets.  It kills a lot better than a 22 and is easy on the shooting budget..  I've 2 revolvers so chambered just now, a Ruger SingleSix Bisley and Ruger SP101(with adjustable sights)..
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« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2005, 06:50:39 AM »
gunnut69,
  Thanks for the input. This is only about the 3rd pistol of this type I've had in the shop. It's one of the little pull pin models, probably sold for about $25.00.
I see the 32 H&R at Hunter Pistol Silhouette matches occasionally. It does seem like it would be a versatile cartridge.      Thanks again.   Doug Greer
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