Single seven Kaboom

[prsman23]

4 rounds.
Federal factory 327. Couldn't eject them. Had to take the cylinder out. Thought t was odd but didn't notice anything out of the ordinary when firing it. Had brought other guns so I set it aside. When I got home and started cleaning I saw that the barrel on the underside had burst open.....
Guess I'll be calling Ruger and federal.



Edit: there was metal blocking the ejection rod. When the cylinder was removed the cases fell out.

[M-Tecs]

Guessing Ruger will be on the hook for this one. Keep us posted.

[backhoe]

Never saw one exactly like that before,is that the only damage?

[prsman23]

Yeah. That's it. Just kinda peeled open. There is a small bulge where it starts to open up toward the ejector.

[9.3X62AL]

Could you elaborate upon the "Couldn't eject them" information? By this, I'm wondering if brass was pressure-stuck in the charge holes (possible over-pressure/out of spec ammo) or that the ejector rod was simply tied up by the barrel fault and distension. Something is egregiously wrong, certainly--either with the OEM ammo or a seamy barrel. I like and liked the idea of a Ruger Blackhawk or GP-100 in 327 Federal, I wonder if chambering that little flame-thrower in a Single-Seven-sized platform might not be a bit much. I recall some engineering issues with the SP-101s so chambered. My own view is that Ruger made errors by discontinuing their larger-framed revolvers for this caliber. Perhaps their Colt-sized SAA frame might be a better housing for this hot rod.

[dilly]

Is it a squib in front of a full power load that caused the barrel to split like that?

[prsman23]

To elaborate. When I went to remove the cases by way of the ejector rod they wouldn't budge. Any of them. The cylinder rotated. But they couldn't be pushed out of the cylinder with any amount of reasonable force.

I don't think it was a squib. Every round went off without a hitch.

[big bore 99]

Wow... Looks like it was your lucky day, for not getting hurt I mean. Let us know how it works out with Ruger. They have always treated me right.

[prsman23]

Absolutely blessed in that aspect.

To add insult to injury I just sent my brand new never fired charger back to Ruger yesterday

[9.3X62AL]

To elaborate. When I went to remove the cases by way of the ejector rod they wouldn't budge. Any of them. The cylinder rotated. But they couldn't be pushed out of the cylinder with any amount of reasonable force.

I don't think it was a squib. Every round went off without a hitch.

Thank you, sir. This points a little more toward faulty factory ammo. As pressed as Federal and all the other makers have been since the ObamaNation took over, I'm surprised there aren't more instances of faulty ammo hitting the shelves as production is allegedly accelerated to keep up with demand. Not so that you would notice much of an uptick in output, though.

Ruger has a sterling reputation for taking care of their customers via warrantee coverage. I think you will be fine once they become aware of the situation. I think Ruger is your best first call--there is no definite indicia that the ammo was faulty at this point. That sort of question is for the folks wearing propeller hats at Ruger and Federal to hash out.

[Hickok]

Never saw a barrel come apart like that. Almost like a fault line or defect in the metal. Glad you didn't get hurt!

The failure happening at the end of the barrel, I am guessing this is where the pressure would be lowest, seems to point to a defect in the barrel. Just guessing.

[Green Frog]

It looks to me as though there was a fault at the point where the e-rod housing was attached to the barrel. If the screw went in too deep and left a dimple or even a hole, the crack could have started there, couldn't it? Of course as hot as even the factory ammo is designed to be, any minor flaw has the potential to be a fatal flaw. Glad my 327 FM Ruger is built on the Blackhawk platform!

Froggie

[jcren]

Looks like a tight spot, or maybe the bore was undersized or the bullit oversized. Please let us know wheat they find, that is interesting (in a bad way)

[**oneshot**]

OUCH!!!!!! What is sticking out of the split near the cylinder pin?

[freebullet]

Glad you weren't hurt!

I can't wait to see what they say, please keep us posted.

This is one of the reasons I always use new ammo in a new gun. They can't blame me.

[ShooterAZ]

I see a possible recall in either Federal ammo, or Single 7's in the near future. Most likely an ammo problem if I had to guess.

[MSD MIke]

OUCH!!!!!! What is sticking out of the split near the cylinder pin?

Yep, what is that sticking out of the split. My guess is its part of whatever was obstructing the barrel.

Mike

[prsman23]

Yep, what is that sticking out of the split. My guess is its part of whatever was obstructing the barrel.

Mike

Looks like metal from the barrel. It's also what kept me from ejecting the rounds. The rod stopped at that spot. Was kind of in shock of my brand new gun coming apart at the seams (so to speak).

Not my month for Ruger's. Just sent a brand new Charger back to the factory yesterday.

[MSD MIke]

Scary deal, glad you weren't hurt.

Mike

[A pause for the COZ]

Wow!!! I would bet it is a manufacturing error. Make sure you send some of the ammo if you still have some.

Pretty sure they are going to take care of you well. You will get back the best single seven any where.