Useful for a nice addition to a custom Ruger Single Action
Useful part as a custom touch on Ruger revolvers. Allows cylinder to free spin in either direction while loading and unloading. Does require fitting, not a drop in part. Knowledge of the Ruger revolver action is a must. Follow the directions. Expect it to take a couple of trial assemblies to get it perfect.
Makes a great single action better!
I just like pistols to work as well as possible. This free-spin-paul should be a factory install. It is really handy…competition or no. I tolerated the no-reverse cylinder for years. I have installed at least a dozen of these. They weren’t all drop-in. About half needed to be fitted.
Such a small part…such a big difference!
I do miss the “clicks”, but, so worth it for competition. To be able to back up the cylinder is HUGE! Drop in part for me.
Great product
Ive always hated the way the new model Blackhawks work and how hard they are to load and unload. This pawl is wonderful! I installed it in a .45 Blackhawk (large frame). On my gun it was a drop-in fit with no additional gunsmithing needed. Timing with the new pawl was right on - it fit perfectly. It has completely changed my opinion of these revolvers . I rarely do reviews - this product is worth it!
Better design than factory
Just follow the enclosed instructions and this part works great. To make the New Vaquero a true Free-spin the anti-rotation pin needs to be removed. The manufacturer of this part has a great video of this install and mod online.
A must have for me
I have one in every Blackhawk I own. They are easy to install, especially if you watch Ron Power on YouTube. Take your time removing a small amount at a time and a free spin cylinder is guaranteed. Chances are extremely good this will NOT be a drop in part. You will need a sharp file, some way to hold the part while filing (hopefully you have a vice), and calipers to measure. Watch the video!
Ruger Free Spin Pawl by Power Custom
I am an avid shooter and am rather fond of the Ruger S/A's. This product makes a good gun better. This eliminates the need to rotate the cylinder all the way around when over rotating while loading or unloading the gun. The installation is relatively easy and only minor fitting of the pawl was necessary in my Bisley. A diagram would've been helpful but any careful/competent gun owner can do this.
Great Product
This is one of those items that makes a good product even better. The Blackhawk that I installed this on required a considerable amount of fitting of the pawl(Brownels detent spring clamp 080-906-000 made the fitting bearable). The instruction sheet that accompanied the pawl were almost unreadable and,in fact, several lines were missing due to poor copying of the sheet. That being said, after installation it worked beautifully! For the competitve shooters it is a must!
Truly a drop in product
In the past, with the Powers Free Spin pawls it was a toss up as to whether they would require fitting to achieve true freespin capablilites. With the free spin pawls for the New Vaqueros I have to date not had to fit a single one. Maybe I have just been lucky but I sure hope it continues because it is such a pleasure to drop in a part and be done with it.
Definitely worth the effort!
While not difficult to install, the free-spin pawl can sometimes prove to be tedious to fit properly. (Depends upon the individual firearm). Good, thorough instructions are provided. A MUST for dangerous game hunting. If a bullet jumps the crimp to protrude past the cylinder face, when that round comes to battery, shooting ceases until that round is cleared. This pawl allows one to rotate the cylinder counter-clockwise (backwards), remove the offending round, and continue firing/reload/re-index as necessary. I ALWAYS put one on my Ruger SA's when I'm doing a trigger job.
