Amadeo Rossi M971 Ejector Rod Keeps slipping until it blocks the cylinder.

[Randall Z]

I have an Amadeo Rossi M971, .357 Magnum.  The ejector rod will slip down until it causes the cylinder to freeze up.  Is this something a gun owner, with limited, that is very limited, gunsmithing abilities can fix?

[robert69]

That is a problem that I had on my super Blackhawk.
What I did was to replace the rod with one that has a setscrew that locks it to the frame.
Disadvantage is you need an allen wrench to pull out the rod.
It was advertised in the Handloader magazine.
Go to www.gunpartscorp.com, which is Numeric.
They list all of the parts available on their site.
Or do a google search on rossi m971 replacement ejector rod.
You would replace the rod and the lock pin for the rod (they are both worn).

[alfsauve]

Got a Dremel tool I'll sell you.     [DRTV inside joke.  Michael Bane has been banned from using these.  I may be right up there.]

Robert's advice sounds good.

[PegLeg45]

If this is a double action revolver, this is a different fix than a Super Blackhawk, which is a SA.

Am I understanding from the OP that the rod is backing out from the cylinder enough to bind it?

[tombogan03884]

Try putting a dab of Locktite on the threads.
Use the bue.

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[MikeBjerum]

Not sure where you are on this, and I am not familiar with this model, but that has never stopped me before 

My thought is to do a good cleaning and inspection.  Remove the ejector rod and spring; clean them very well; clean the bore the rod sit in; inspect all the parts for wear and fit; and replace worn or broken items.

As I look (play) with my revolvers, both single and double action, my thought goes right to the spring.  Based on your description I would be looking for a broken or worn spring, or a rod that is worn where the spring sits on a shoulder.

Just my 1.5 cents written in a way to make it look like two bits