On Thu, 08 Sep 2005 07:46:23 -0700, Eric R Snow
wrote:

I have two .22 pistols. Both are H&R brand. One is the Trapper model
and has a 7 round cylinder. When the cylinder is pushed toward the
trigger there is almost .030 between the end of the cylinder and the
barrel. This gun is LOUD. even shooting CB shorts. I want, and can see
how, to remove the barrel. Then the barrel can be machined so that it
goes farther into the frame. If I do this, how much clearance should
there be? The other pistol is a top break with a 9 round cylinder. I
am entertaining the idea of buying or making a new cylinder that can
chamber .22 magnums. Is there a way for a layman to determine if the
pistol can safely shoot .22 magnums?
Thanks,
ERS

Barrel gap to be .003-.008

Note that this will tend to bind after a number of rounds fired. More
if the ammo is "dirty" and less if "clean" If the timing is off..it
may bind with less due to spitting, but thats a good start. Id set it
at .008 personally.

Id avoid converting the top break to the .22 Magnum. You are gaining
very very little in that short barrel. Use Stingers or other high
velocity rounds

Gunner

"Pax Americana is a philosophy. Hardly an empire.
Making sure other people play nice and dont kill each other (and us)
off in job lots is hardly empire building, particularly when you give
them self determination under "play nice" rules.

Think of it as having your older brother knock the **** out of you
for torturing the cat." Gunner