timing

Hello, I read some people cut the bolt front ledge so that the bolt goes deeper into the cylinder notches... Now, I am thinking that if that ledge is there, it's for a reason... What is it? I suspect it should not be done, correct or ok? My issue is that my bolt starts retracting pretty late...

Hello. This video is unlisted... I would like you guy's opinion on my timing efforts. Thank you. Gil.

Hello friends, I took my 6" python out for some fun at the range, when I got home I was examining my spent brass and noticed more then a few of the primers had been struck off center. Most of the off center strikes are not that bad, allot of them are centered, and the gun isn't shaving any...

I have a python that fires perfectly in single action but when using double action it often doesn't fire. When this happens I can see that the primer mark is off center. While doing some simple timing tests I noticed: I use my finger to prevent the cylinder from free wheeling and pull the...

Hello again. Based on the positive turnout of my first thread, I figured Id ask this question as well. I wasn't sure whether to post it in the gunsmithing section or this one, but here goes. I've been looking for a colt police positive again for a general use, but the ones I found locally are...

Thanks in advance for any advice on this question. I'm looking at a Cobra in 38 special w/a shrouded ejector rod. It seems to be in excellent - possibly fired very little - condition. It locks up well, and as far as I can tell each cylinder lines up nicely in full lock up. But, in one cylinder...

Here is a question for the experts here please: I saw a Colt Officer Revolver 38 in my local shop. It is in decent condition overall, but the timing is off/loose. When the gun is in lockup (hammer cocked, trigger pulled, hammer gently let down) the gun is tight, no wiggle or movement of the...