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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: tonymiller7 on December 10, 2013, 11:37:31 AM

Title: Astra 44 magnum cylinder locking issues
Post by: tonymiller7 on December 10, 2013, 11:37:31 AM: I found what I think is a steal on an Astra 44 magnum (smith and wesson clone), the reason for it's low price is that the cylinder does not lock when closed unless the hammer is cocked. Any suggestions on what the issue is and how expensive it would be to fix? Just want to know what I'm getting into before I purchase.

Thank you.
Title: Re: Astra 44 magnum cylinder locking issues
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on December 10, 2013, 11:47:01 AM: To quote a deceased friend of mine: "You live by the cheap gun, you die by the cheap gun." It may look like a Smith & Wesson outside, but it's not like a S & W on the inside. :twocents:
Title: Re: Astra 44 magnum cylinder locking issues
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on December 10, 2013, 11:48:11 AM: Astra, Taurus, high point=RUN!
Title: Re: Astra 44 magnum cylinder locking issues
Post by: Mongo Hunter on December 10, 2013, 12:11:08 PM: its like buying a car that doesn't run. always test if you can or be able to test quickly. I would stay away.