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Single Action Gas Ring Stretcher - Gas Ring Stretcher, Single Action
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SKU: 080952000
Overview
Built for maintaining single action revolvers, this tool is used to swage and lengthen the gas ring so the cylinder fits more tightly to the frame. It is intended for correcting endshake, excessive headspace, and wear-related fit issues that can affect function and accuracy. The setup requires a heavy-duty bench vise, and it is suited to Ruger single actions with a 1/4" base pin, with possible adaptation for other cylinders with an integral gas ring. For hunters and shooters who keep older revolvers in service, it offers a focused repair solution rather than a general-purpose shop tool.
Why Hunters Choose the Brownells
Uses Hardened
Hardened contact points for the
Designed Tighten
Frame-to-cylinder fit on single action
Helps Address
Cylinder endshake, extreme cylinder wear,
Can Reduce
Excessive headspace caused by chambers
Fits Ruger
A 1/4-inch diameter base pin
Key Features
- Uses hardened steel jaws to swage and lengthen the gas ring.
- Designed to tighten frame-to-cylinder fit on single action revolvers.
- Helps correct extreme cylinder wear or stretched frames.
- Can reduce excessive headspace from chambers cut too deeply.
- Requires a heavy-duty bench vise for use.
- Fits Ruger single actions with a 1/4" diameter base pin; adaptable to some other cylinders.
Best Used For
- Single-action revolver owners addressing cylinder endshake, frame wear, or excessive headspace issues
- Gunsmiths or experienced hobbyists working on Ruger single actions with a 1/4-inch base pin
- Users with a heavy-duty bench vise set up for revolver fitting and adjustment work
- Owners of compatible Colt third-generation or other integral gas-ring cylinders needing tighter fit
Specifications
| Adaptable To | 3rd generation Colt and other cylinders with integral gas ring |
|---|---|
| Contact Points | Hardened |
| Cures Cylinder Endshake Problems | Yes |
| Eliminates Hazardous Lead Spitting | Yes |
| Fits Ruger Single Actions | Fits Ruger single actions with a 1/4 in diameter base pin |
| Kit Includes | Stretcher jaws, support pin with handle, lapping sleeve |
| Length | 2 in (5 cm) |
| Material | Steel |
| Requires Bench Vise | Heavy-duty bench vise required |
Pros
- Uses hardened steel jaws with hardened contact points for the stretching operation
- Designed to tighten frame-to-cylinder fit on single action revolvers
- Helps address cylinder endshake, extreme cylinder wear, and stretched frames
- Can reduce excessive headspace caused by chambers cut too deeply
- Fits Ruger single actions with a 1/4-inch diameter base pin
- Kit includes stretcher jaws, support pin with handle, and lapping sleeve
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Requires a heavy-duty bench vise, so it is not a standalone bench tool.
- Designed for single-action revolvers with integral gas rings; fit is specific rather than universal.
- Intended to address endshake, wear, or excessive headspace, so it is a corrective tool rather than a general-purpose revolver accessory.
- The kit includes stretcher jaws, support pin with handle, and lapping sleeve, but the product data does not indicate compatibility beyond the listed revolver types.
Suggested Comparisons
- Single action revolver maintenance tools
- Cylinder and frame fit correction tools
- Revolver gunsmithing bench tools
- Handgun headspace adjustment tools
Suggested Accessories
- Bench vise
- Gunsmithing tools
- Revolver maintenance tools
- Cylinder fitting tools
Frequently Asked Questions
What problem is the Single Action Gas Ring Stretcher designed to address?
It is intended to cure cylinder endshake problems, reduce hazardous lead spitting, and help correct excessive headspace caused by chambers cut too deeply.
What type of revolvers does this tool fit?
It fits Ruger single actions with a 1/4" diameter base pin. The description also says it may be adapted for use on a 3rd generation Colt and other cylinders with an integral gas ring.
What is included with the tool?
The kit includes stretcher jaws, a support pin with handle, and a lapping sleeve.
Does using this tool require any additional equipment?
Yes. The description states that it requires a heavy-duty bench vise.
What materials or construction details are provided?
The source data says the contact points are hardened steel. No other material details are provided.