Define "endshake".

[Guest Straight Shooter]

Id like to see the definition of "endshake". Also, how is it detected, and corrected. Are there kits for this?

Also, Ive read where some smiths put an 11 degree bevel on revolver forcing cones. Is this a worth doing? And, what is the minimun B/C gap one would want on a self defense/combat weapon?

All questions pertain to a new SP101 .357 I just bought. Thanks!

[Motasyco]

The importance of endshake | Revolvers, Gunsmithing | GRANT CUNNINGHAM

How To Fix Excessive Cylinder Endshake On A S&W Revolver (Sports & Outdoors)

Thanks Google.

[Guest Straight Shooter]

VERY GOOD INFO sir..Thanks Motasyco!! Ive wondered about this for awhile.

[graycrait]

The likelihood of your SP101 having endshake issues is minimal. Unless the previous owner was shooting 180 grain Bullalo Bores a lot you will not gain much by being concerned about endshake. Cutting the forcing cone will not accomplish much for you in a CCW SP101.

If I currently had a nice looking but used SP101 .357 I would shoot 125 grain magnums or 158 grain .38+P LSWC's (the FBI load) in it. I wouldn't even worry about function unless it was owned by my friend Matt. You need to control the gun and make lots of holes consistently. The SP101 in .357 is usually a carry-a-lot shoot-a-little revolver.