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REVOLVER RANGE RODS Reviews & Ratings

Lets you know instantly if a revolver barrel and cylinder are in perfect alignment and if cylinder crane or yoke has been sprung, thus throwing axis of each out of line with axis of barrel bore . . . for timing - “accuracy jobs” . . . locating cause of lead splatter . . . professional service inspections. An excellent tool to use when demonstrating to a customer “why”!The handle with knurled grip end is threaded to take any of the interchangeable heads, with sizes carefully selected to indicate very small misalignments. The .38 caliber heads are available in two diameters, one for Match guns that must be dead on for best performance and one for Service guns which aren’t always thoroughly clean and don’t have to meet quite as fine an accuracy standard. And, there’s a special head for the S&W K-22 which has a slightly undersized bore.

SPECS: 10Ѕ” (26.7cm) long handle. 2Ѕ” (6.3cm) long heads made of steel hardened to Rc 52-54. Includes instructions. Heads interchange on handle except .17 Cal. Range Rod Handle fits only the .17 Cal. Range Rod Head. Combo includes Handle, one (1) Head and Instructions. Master Kit contains one (1) .22 to .45 Cal. Range Rod Handle and one (1) .17 Cal. Range Rod Handle, plus one (1) each of following heads: .17 Cal., .22LR, K-22, .22 Magnum, .32-20, .32 S&W/H&R Magnum, .38/.357 Match, .38/.357 Service, .41 Magnum, .44/40, .44/.44 Magnum, .45 ACP/.45 Colt in a fitted Storage Box. Match Kit has one (1) Handle, six Heads (all except the .38/.357 Service and K-22 Heads) in a fitted Storage Box. Add-On Kit includes one (1) .17 Cal. Range Rod Handle, plus one each of following heads: .17 Cal., K-22, .22 Magnum, .32-20, .38/.357 Service, .44/40, plus pre-cut foam to accommodate all items in existing Range Rod Match Kit box. See chart for Head only and Combo Stock #’s.

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2 Stars

Reviews Summary

The REVOLVER RANGE RODS generally receive praise for their effectiveness in checking cylinder alignment and barrel timing. However, a portion of users expressed frustration with the foam packaging and size compatibility issues, particularly with certain revolver models. While many appreciate the tool’s quality, others found it unsuitable or problematic for their specific firearms.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Product Effectiveness

60%

Many customers highlight the effectiveness of the range rods in checking revolver cylinder alignment and timing, confirming that they provide precise readings and are valuable tools for gunsmithing and inspections.

Quality Concerns

40%

Users often mention the quality of the range rods themselves is satisfactory. However, some have noted that the diameter might not be compatible with all models, especially for certain Ruger revolvers, leading to frustrations.

Packaging Issues

50%

A significant number of reviews criticize the foam inserts and plastic case for being ineffective, with range rods not being retained properly, which impacts the overall user experience.

Usability Across Models

30%

Several reviewers experienced compatibility issues with their specific revolver models, suggesting that the dimensions of the rods might not fit as expected, leading to disappointment in usability.

Value for Money

25%

While many customers appreciate the functionality of the rods, some express mixed feelings about the cost relative to the overall experience, particularly with the additional expenses required for compatible cleaning rods.

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Simple product to check revolver barrel- cylinder alignment and timing. Works as planned.

by DANIEL GEARY on March 03, 2026

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Ranging a Cimarron SAA

I had a .45 Colt Cimarron SAA that I needed to fit a .45ACP to. After confirming the other required measurements were within spec I was left with the question of whether the cylinder was in range. I was easliy able to confirm this with this quality tool.

Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend

by CHRIS HALL on April 03, 2025

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Perfect for Ruger .45 bore

I was hesitant to purchase because of the other review but needed to verify cylinder to barrel alignment when I fitted a new oversize cylinder latch to my Ruger New Model Blackhawk .45 that is less than a year old. I thought I had a clean bore but this Range Rod made it clear I had a leading problem. After several passes with my Lewis Lead Remover the bore was clean and the range rod worked perfectly.

A tool needed by all Gun Shops

This is the perfect tool for all gun shops whether you do sales, trades or gunsmithing. Any trade taken in should be checked and it does not hurt to check the timing on new guns for they do sometimes come in with a problem. You would not want to be responsible for hurting a customer. Great tool, great quality.

A Good to Have Tool

After reading through Kuhnhausen's "The Colt Single Action Revolvers" the author mentions checking the replica single actions for cylinder alignment. I didn't consider this an issue but out of curiosity I ordered the 44-40 Range Rod. My Cimarron Frontier 44-40 (Pietta) cylinder alignment is good. Current replica single actions are an improvement over the ones when his manual was composed. After tuning a cylinder bolt it occurred to me that the Range Rod is a handy item to keep the cylinder aligned in order to fit bolt stop height. Item deserves 5 Stars but a shorter handle would be convenient as an accessory.

Range Rod Kit Plastic Case and inserts are really really bad

When one spends this type of money for a few cylinders of steel they are hopeful. The range rods have been helpful but the case and foam inserts that it comes with are horrible. The foam inserts in the brown plastic case are the worst. The range rods move all over the place are not retained properly. The person who thought of this design needs to get a new job.

by Ed on January 05, 2026

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Too big for Ruger .45 bore

At .4415 diameter this rod head is too big to fit two different Ruger New Model Black Hawks revolvers that I have tried to use it on. It simply wont go further than about a quarter inch down the muzzle of a very clean barrel. Have since read elsewhere that .439 should be max for Ruger .45 range rod. Perhaps it would work on other firearms.

Thread size not compatible

I thought the thread size would match one of the many cleaning rods I have but it does not. Now I have to spend more money, thanks Brownells. Cons: Needs a Brownells rod.

Not Pleased

I purchased this 17 cal. range rod for my Truaus 17 HMR revolver and it is useless it won't even start to enter the barrel. Would not order again! NOT A HAPPY CAMPER.

Not Happy

I purchased this range rod a while back to use at a later date. When I got it out to use it, it was useless. It would not even start in my Taurus 22/22 mag. revolver. I would not order again. NOT HAPPY!!!