[taz]

I just bought a new Ruger super redhawk in .454 Casull on 08/12/02. I've only fired about 200 rounds of full power ammunition through it and it already shows some significant cutting of the top strap. Is this normal wear for this revolver , or is there something wrong with it ?

 

[taz]

Flame cutting.

This was a straight gouge all the way across the top strap even with the cylinder gap, deep enough to feel with your finger. I took it back to the gun shop where I bought it and they said the couldn't figure it out. They decided to send it back to ruger to fix or replace.

 

[taz]

Flame cutting.

Thanks guys
I did send it back to Ruger , they said there was nothing wrong with it . The cutting must have been my imagination , yea right! Ruger said they were going to send it back, and I would have it by friday. Friday came and went and no revolver. I called Ruger back and was informed that it was being refinished at no cost to me. The only thing is there was nothing wrong with the finish when I sent it to them , so I'm not real sure what they are doing. I'll let you know how this soap opera turns out.
Taz