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January 24, 2011
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I have a Monson 357 which is having cylinder binding issues. I have ruled out the barrel gap issue and cylinder face issues. The cylinder starts to bind after about 60 rounds. I can take apart the cylinder, clean the crane and ejector rod, and the revolver will work great until around 60 rounds.  ÂÂ
I thought maybe the cleaners were gumming up, but used carberator cleaner to complete degrease. Still having a problem.
The loads I am using are 38 Special cast 148 Lee Tumble Lube wadcutters which there is no signs of abnormal leading. Charge is 3 grains of Bullseye.ÂÂ
Has anyone had a similar problem?
November 23, 2008
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Greetings
Have a 15-2 that I bought used that was that way. Tried everything I could think of and all the remidies other DW shooters could conjure up. My problem ended up being a bent crane.  Sent it to DW (back about 1984) and they repaired it free. Mike in Peru   
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March 27, 2009
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That might just be the problem! not sure a person would check this one!
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January 24, 2009
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What is your barrel/cylinder gap set to?
If the gap is too tight, the heat can expand everything just enough to bind the cylinder. By the time you've taken it apart & cleaned it, everything's cooled down enough to not bind.
January 24, 2011
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It will bind even when cooled down. After cleaning problem goes away until shot around 60 rounds.
January 24, 2011
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missionary5155 said:
Greetings
Have a 15-2 that I bought used that was that way. Tried everything I could think of and all the remidies other DW shooters could conjure up. My problem ended up being a bent crane.  Sent it to DW (back about 1984) and they repaired it free. Mike in Peru  ÂÂ
I will keep my eyes open for a crane. Numrich is out of stock, but for $17 it is worth trying. Thanks!
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