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Revolver Cylinder Endshake Shims
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Cylinder Shim Index
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TECH TIP: Cylinder ShimsCylinder / Yoke Shim Assortment Chart
TECH TIP TOOL: USA Feeler Gauge
Charter Arms
Colt Revolver Cylinder / Crane Shims
Dan Wesson Large Frame
Dan Wesson Small Frame
Hawes / Hy Hunter Revolver Cylinder Shim
H&R Revolver
Remington 1875 ~ 1888 ~ 1890 RIA - Armscor M200 Rossi RevolverRuger Double Action Cylinder Shims
Ruger Single Action Cylinder Shims
Ruger Bearcat Cylinder Shims
Smith and Wesson J Frame Cylinder Shim
Smith and Wesson K, L, N Frame Cylinder Shim
Smith and Wesson K, L, N Frame Yoke Bearing
Smith and Wesson "Other" Cylinder Shim
Taurus Cylinder Shim
3/8" I.D. Cylinder Shim
Cylinder / Yoke / Crane Shims Referenced by Size
Shim Color Code Thickness Chart
Uncategorized "Odd" Shims
Gunsmith Shim Stock Strips
Revolver Cylinder Shims / Endshake Bearings
Excessive Cylinder Endshake Accelerates Wear
Correct Your Excess Endshake with our
Revolver Shims
Cylinder Shims
EndShake Bearings
End Shake Shims
Yoke Shims
Crane Shims
End Shake Bearings / Cylinder Shims for Colt, Ruger,
Smith and Wesson, Taurus, Dan Wesson and other Revolvers
Smith and Wesson and Taurus Yoke Shims
Colt, Ruger and Dan Wesson Crane Shims
Installation Instructions are Not Included
Our Cylinder Shims are Available in .002" through .007"
and Select Items in .008" .008" .010" - Inquire Before Ordering
Need a special size I don't make?
I am always looking to add new Cylinder Shims
to my inventory, if you have an accurate mic,
please send me your measurements and I will
add them to my future projects list.
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~ Cylinder Endshake Tech Tip ~
TECH TIP: ENDSHAKE
Barrel-Cylinder Gap and EndshakeThe gap between the back of the barrel and the front of the cylinder is known as the Barrel-Cylinder (B-C) gap. The Front-To-Back Movement of the Cylinder is the Endshake.
In order to properly measure these clearances you will need a Feeler Gauge Set. K-D Tools USA Made # 161 Deluxe Feeler Gauge is available all over the internet and at most good auto parts stores for under $10
To check B-C gap, hold the cylinder rearward and insert the (thickest that will fit) feeler between the Barrel and the Cylinder, this is your Barrel-Cylinder Gap, write it down, it should be between .004" and .008" but some sources say as much as .010" or .012" is acceptable.
Next, hold the cylinder forward and re-check the gap, write it down.
There may be no clearance here at all, the cylinder may touch.
The difference between the two numbers is the amount of movement or Endshake your cylinder has, it should be between .002" and .004" on most Ruger Double Action Revolvers, other manufacturers clearances may vary.
Our Cylinder and Yoke Shims can be used to adjust your B-C Gap and Endshake.
Shims can be ordered to suit your needs from .0015" to .007" or you can order an assortment of thin shims and stack together as needed.
Cylinder Shims will move the Cylinder Back, or Rearward, ending
Barrel to Cylinder Contact and/or Rubbing, and give better Hammer Strikes,
and can cure light strikes if caused by Excessive Endshake
Excessive Endshake is more harmful than a slightly wide barrel gap
BC / Barrel to Cylinder that is dragging or rubbing can also cause problems with Double Action Trigger Pull.
Crane or Yoke Shims will move the Cylinder Forward, to compensate for wear
at the Yoke/Crane - Frame area.
There is no way to move the Cylinder Forward without moving it Away from the Firing Pin, and Increasing Headspace. You can adjust it forward slightly with yoke shims, but in my opinion but that needs to be for wear, or fit issues, not to try to close wide B/C gap
You might be interested in this article written by Grant Cunningham about Cylinder Endshake
Note About Zero Endshake:
Make sure you have some endshake, I recommend no less than .001" when using very thin shims.
Some Experts call for Near Zero Endshake, but - without a minimum of endshake you could bind-up and damage a very thin shim.
So-Called "Zero Endshake" is for repairs made by stretching the crane, not for delicate shims.
v.1t Item # FG161D
TECH TOOL TIP: USA Feeler Gauge
The easiest way to Measure your Trigger or Hammer assembly or your Cylinder Endshake is with a simple blade type feeler gauge.
I sell a Nice U.S.A. Made set you can include in your orders.
It comes with a Manufacturers Lifetime Warranty
This 32 Blade Gauge will measure from .0015" up and is perfect for general use.
The price is $16.95 and includes Free First Class Shipping and Tracking USA
Price includes Free Shipping and Tracking in USA Only ~ Sorry No Exports ~
Cylinder / Yoke Assortment Chart
All Our Revolver Cylinder / Crane / Yoke Shims
Standard Assortment Paks
Our Standard Cylinder / Crane / Yoke Shim Pak Assortments BELOW are as follows;
2 Pak comes in .002"
4 Pak comes with 2 each .002" and .003"
6 Pak comes with 2 each .002", .003" and .004"
8 Pak comes with 2 each .002", .003", .004" and .005"
12 Pak comes with 4 each .002", .003", .004"
20 Pak comes with 4 each .002", .003". .004", .005" and .006"
24 Pak comes with 6 each .002", .003", .004" and .005"
30 Pak Gunsmith Special Assortment comes with 6 each .002", .003", .004", .005" and .006"
50 Pak Gunsmith Special Assortment comes with 10 each .002", .003", .004", .005" and .006"
-OR-
Choose ANY Pak and Specify Your Requested Thickness .002" - .009" in Comment Box
All Shims Include Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
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R.S.A.
Ruger Single Action Revolver
Cylinder Shims
Cylinder Gas Ring Shims
Cylinder End Shake Bearings
RSA - New and Old Model - Ruger Single Action
Revolver Cylinder Shims
These Shims are used on the Cylinder to Remove Excessive Endshake
Ruger Single Action Cylinder Shims install at the front of the cylinder between the cylinder and frame, and are held in place by inserting the cylinder pin
TECH NOTES: Single Action Cylinder Shims
Cylinder Shims are nothing more than very thin washers, when installed they will limit the endshake or cylinder hammering.
They are loose, inserted between the cylinder and frame and are held with the cylinder pin.
When you remove the cylinder, they too come out, and you have to re-install them each time, you will have to keep track of them when you disassemble for cleaning.
Best to find what thickness you need, and order that size so you don't have a stack of shims to keep track of
Small Ruger Single Action Revolver Cylinder Shims
fits Ruger Blackhawk and Others
Fits Ruger Old Army
Fits Ruger Wrangler
Also fits Freedom Arms 83 Series Revolvers
These Shims will fit many models of Single Action Revolvers with 1/4" Base Pins and Gas Rings 3/8" and Larger
Shim Size .251"X .376"
Cylinder / Yoke Shim Assortment Chart
Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
Large Ruger Single Action Cylinder Shims
fits Ruger Super Blackhawk and Others
Also Fits: Uberti Cattleman .357 Magnum
Ruger Single Six
Ruger Old Vaquero
These Shims will fit many models of Single Action Revolvers with 1/4" Base Pins and Gas Rings .420" and Larger
Shim Size .251"X .420"
Cylinder / Yoke Shim Assortment Chart
Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
Item # Bearcat-Cyl
Bearcat Single Action Cylinder Shims
fits Ruger Bearcat
Cylinder Shims in Rimfire Revolvers can help with Light Strikes caused by Excessive Endshake
These are like other Ruger Single Action Cylinder Shims, and install at the front of the cylinder between the cylinder and frame, and are held in place by the cylinder pin
Nominal O.D. of .337" X I.D. of .198"
New for 2023
Cylinder / Yoke Shim Assortment Chart
Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
Ruger Double Action Cylinder Shims
SP101 ~ GP100 ~ Super Redhawk ~ Redhawk ~ Alaskan
Security-Six ~ Speed-Six ~ Police Service-Six
Super RedHawk / RedHawk / GP100 Revolver
Cylinder / Endshake Shims
Our Shims will fit Super Redhawk,
Redhawk, GP100, Security-Six, Speed-Six, and Police Service-Six Double Action Revolvers.
Made from USA Full Temper 300 Series Stainless Steel
Nominal O.D. of .401" X I.D. of .299"
Cylinder / Yoke Shim Assortment Chart
Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
Ruger SP101 Revolver Cylinder / Endshake Shims
Our Shims will fit the Ruger SP101
Made from USA Full Temper 300 Series Stainless Steel
Nominal O.D. of .337" X I.D. of .221"
Cylinder / Yoke Shim Assortment Chart
Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
Item # SRH/Yoke
Ruger Super Redhawk Revolver Yoke Shims
Our Shims will fit the Ruger SRH and may fit other RDA models with a .342" Yoke Diameter
Other Models - Check Your Measurements Before Ordering
Yoke Shims Install on the Yoke at the Revolver Frame, and can compensate for wear, or adjust the cylinder slightly forward as needed when used with Cylinder Shims
No Instructions Included - Thinner Assortments Recommended
Made from USA Full Temper 300 Series Stainless Steel
Nominal O.D. of .424" X I.D. of .345"
Cylinder / Yoke Shim Assortment Chart
Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
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TECH TIP: RDA Cylinder Disassembly Tool
Available at BrownellsColt Revolver Cylinder / Crane Shims
Our Colt Hammer and Trigger Shim Pak Assortments BELOW are as follows;
2 Pak comes in .002"
4 Pak comes with 2 each .002" and .003"
6 Pak comes with 2 each .002", .003" and .004"
8 Pak comes with 2 each .002", .003", .004" and .005"
12 Pak comes with 4 each .002", .003", .004"
20 Pak comes with 4 each .002", .003". .004", .005" and .006"
24 Pak comes with 6 each .002", .003", .004" and .005"
30 Pak Gunsmith Special Assortment comes with 6 each .002", .003", .004", .005" and .006"
Choose ANY Pak and Specify Your Requested Thickness in Comment Box
Available in Stainless Steel ~ .002" - .009" Thickness
All Shims Include Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
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Colt Box 2Colt Python 2020 Cylinder .242" X .314"
Colt 2020 Python Cylinder .242" X .314"
Coming - New May 2024
Colt M1877 Revolver Cylinder Endshake Shims
Our Shims will fit the Colt M1877 Revolvers
New - May 2024
Colt M1877 Cylinder Shim ID .208" X OD .293"
Cylinder / Yoke Shim Assortment Chart
Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
Colt Agent (early) Revolver Cylinder Endshake Shims
Our Shims will fit the Colt Agent before 1966
also fits - Ruger SP101
Nominal O.D. of .337" X I.D. of .221"
Cylinder / Yoke Shim Assortment Chart
Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
ITEM # C-2020P-CYL
Colt 2020 Python Revolver Cylinder / Endshake Shims
Our Shims will fit the 2020 Model Colt Python
Nominal O.D. of .314" X I.D. of .242"
Made to fit end of Crane inside Cylinder.
Assortment Listed at Top of This Section
Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
Colt Python Revolver Cylinder / Endshake Shims
Our Shims will fit the Colt Python
Nominal O.D. of .357" X I.D. of .265"
Made to fit end of Crane inside Cylinder, and used with custom made bushing as needed ~ check your size before ordering.
NOTE: This is not a Factory recommended method of repair for this Colt model
Consualt a qualified gunsmith if you have questions
Cylinder / Yoke Shim Assortment Chart
Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
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Also Fits:
Manurhin MR73
Cylinder Shim
Nominal O.D. of .357" X I.D. of .265"
Installation is the same as a S&W DA Shim
ITEM # C-SAA-CYL
BOXC-SAAColt Single Action Army Revolver Cylinder / Endshake Shims
Our Shims will fit the Colt SAA Revolvers with Removable Bushing
Fits First and Second Generation Colt SAA and Authentic Reproductions only ~ Uberti SAA / Hawes
Also Fits Third Generation Colt SAA with Removable Bushing
Also Fits Uberti mfd. Cimarron Black Powder Frames
Nominal O.D. of .424" X I.D. of .357"
Fits All Colt SAA WIth Removable Cylinder Bushing*
Assortment Listed at Top of This Section
Available .0015" and .002" - .010"
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NOTE: It is my understanding that all Gen 1 and Gen 2 SAA had Removable Bushings, but not the early Gen 3 until later production.
Your Revolver Must Have a Removable Bushing for this Shim to work.
Also, I would like some pictures of the Gen 3 Removable Cylinder and Bushing. If you can take Bright, Clear and In-Focus pictures I would trade you for some shims.
Colt Police Positive Revolver Cylinder / Endshake Shims
Our Shims will fit the Colt Police Positive D Frame Revolver
May Also Fit Other D Frames Including;
Agent, Cobra, Diamondback, Others ~ Check Your Sizes Before Ordering
Also Fits; RIA/Armscor M200 .38 outside the cylinder between the cylinder and yoke frame.
Nominal O.D. of .401" X I.D. of .337"
Cylinder / Yoke Shim Assortment Chart
Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
Colt Official Police Revolver Cylinder / Endshake Shims
Colt Officier's Model ~ Colt Army Special
Fits many "E" Frame Revolvers
Known to fit Colt New Army and Navy
and Colt Army Special
Pythons up to the early 1970's
1969 and prior (pre-MK III) Troopers
Early I-Frame with 1-Piece Extractor Rod, including models 3-5-7
All Trooper .38/.357 and Early Python, Detective Special and Viper
Also Fits ~ Enfield N0. 2 Mark 1 Revolver
Check your shaft size to verify ~ Fits .355" to .360" Crane
Nominal O.D. of .458" X I.D. of .362"
Stock # Colt OP ~ Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
Colt Army Special (Early) Crane Shims
Nominal O.D. of .500" X I.D. of .419"
Cylinder / Yoke Shim Assortment Chart
Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
Colt M1917 Cylinder
Colt M1917 / New Service Cylinder Shims
Nominal O.D. of .480" X I.D. of .376"
Also Known to Fit:
High Standard Marshall W-105
High Standard Sentinel R-108
Cylinder / Yoke Shim Assortment Chart
Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
Colt M1917 / New Service Crane Shims
Nominal O.D. of .511" X I.D. of .424"
Cylinder / Yoke Shim Assortment Chart
Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
Colt New Frontier and Peacemaker Single Action .22
Cylinder Shims
Also Fits Heritage Rough Rider .22
Nominal O.D. of .419" X I.D. of .221"
Many Colt SA .22 and Clones with 7/32" Base Pin
Installs on front of cylinder - Held by Base Pin
Stock # Colt N.F. /CS
Cylinder / Yoke Shim Assortment Chart
Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
~End of Colt Section~
Never try to teach a pig to sing, it wastes your time and annoys the pig
Hawes Western Marshal / Hy Hunter
Revolver Cylinder / Endshake Shims
The Hawes Firearm Company was an American importer of Marshal Single Action Revolvers during the 1950s and 1960s
The Hawes Marshal Series Shown Here was a German made copy of the Colt Single Action Army revolver
Hy Humter
Also fits the Hy Hunter copies of the Colt Single Action made by J. P. Sauer and Sohn of Eckernforde, Germany
and imported Prior to Hawes from 1954 to 1965
Our Colt SAA Endshake Shims will fit Hy Hunter and Hawes German Made Models with a nominal .350" diameter Bushing Shaft
The model shown in the photo is a Western Marshal,
but Our Colt SAA Cylinder Shim should fit all models;
- Western Marshal
- Silver City Marshal
- Chief Marshal
- Federal Marshal
- Deputy Marshal
- Montana Marshal
Fits Hawes Western Marshal with Removable Bushing.
Nominal O.D. of .424" X I.D. of .357"
Cylinder / Yoke Shim Assortment Chart
Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
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visit TINCANBANDIT's Gunsmithing Site ~Click Here~
Hi Lance, Just wanted to let you know that the shims you sent me fit perfectly and they brought a 60 year old revolver back into perfect working condition. I liked your product so much that I placed another order for more shims to fix another revolver with the same issues. Thank You, Armando
Item # REM-1875
WANTED
Cylinder Pin Measurements for
Remington Model 1875, Model 1888 and Model 1890 Revolvers
I need Cylinder Pin and Gas Ring Measurements for this revolver
Please EMail or Call Lance
Item # RIA/Armscor M200
RIA/Armscor M200 Revolver
Rock Island Armory and Armscor M200 Revolver
Cylinder / Endshake Shims
Armscor and Rock Island Armory
Revolver Cylinder Shims
Fits Rock Island Armory and Armscor M200 Revolver
Fit Inside Cylinder at the End of The Yoke Shaft in same fasion as S&W K Frame
Nominal O.D. of .314" X I.D. of .215"
Cylinder / Yoke Shim Assortment Chart
Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
Item # Rossi 720
Rossi Revolver
Rossi 720 Revolver
Cylinder / Endshake Shims
Use Charter Arms Revolver Cylinder / Endshake Shims
Install at end of cylinder shaft inside cylinder like S&W
.299" X .345" Charter Arms DA
Rossi 38 & 68 Revolver
Cylinder / Endshake Shims
Use Taurus 65 Cylinder / Endshake Shims
Install at end of cylinder shaft inside cylinder like S&W
.242" X .345" Taurus
All Our S&W Revolver Cylinder / Yoke Shims
Standard Assortment Paks
Our Standard Cylinder / Yoke Shim Pak Assortments BELOW are as follows;
2 Pak comes in .002"
4 Pak comes with 2 each .002" and .003"
6 Pak comes with 2 each .002", .003" and .004"
8 Pak comes with 2 each .002", .003", .004" and .005"
12 Pak comes with 4 each .002", .003", .004"
20 Pak comes with 4 each .002", .003". .004", .005" and .006"
24 Pak comes with 6 each .002", .003", .004" and .005"
30 Pak Gunsmith Special Assortment comes with 6 each .002", .003", .004", .005" and .006"
50 Pak Your Assortment
-OR-
Choose ANY Pak and Specify Your Requested Thickness in Comment Box
BOX SWKLN-CS
Smith & Wesson K, L, N, X Frame Revolver Cylinder Shim / End Shake Bearing Paks
Stainless Steel K, L, N, X Frame Cylinder Shims - Endshake Bearings to reduce Cylinder End Play
Cylinder Shims can be stacked to obtain proper clearance.
Nominal O.D. of .376" X I.D. of .265"
Also Fits X Frame ~ S&W 500
Cross Reference / Fits:
Smith and Wesson M1917 Revolver ~ "2nd Hand Ejector Frame"
Also Fits S&W 1905 Hand Ejector Models
Cylinder / Yoke Shim Assortment Chart
Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
Stock # SWKLN-CS
Smith & Wesson K, L, N Frame Revolver Yoke Bearing Paks
Stainless Steel K, L, N Frame Yoke Shims - Yoke Bearings to Adjust Cylinder End Play
Yoke Shims can be stacked to obtain proper clearance.
These Shims are installed between the Yoke and Frame.
Yoke Bearings are necessary when setting up the Yoke and Cylinder for Minimum Endshake, especially on S&W Models (1988 Series & Later) that have the Spring Loaded Plunger in the Front Side Plate Screw.
Installation Instructions are not included.
Nominal O.D. of .498" X I.D. of .314"
Cylinder / Yoke Shim Assortment Chart
Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
Stock # SWKLN-YOKE
TECH TIP: CYLINDER SHIMS
Larry Potterfield ~ How to Install S&W Cylinder Shims
Smith and Wesson J Frame
Centerfire & Rimfire
Smith & Wesson J Frame - Center Fire Revolver Cylinder Shim / End Shake Bearing Paks
Stainless Steel Centerfire J Frame Cylinder Shims - Endshake Bearings to Reduce Cylinder End Play
Cylinder Shims can be stacked to obtain proper clearance.
Nominal O.D. of .294" X I.D. of .190"
Note - .22 Cal 7 and 8 Shot Models use this shim
Note - .32 Cal Mod 30-1 uses J R.F. shims
Cylinder / Yoke Shim Assortment Chart
Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
Center Fire Revolvers Only
Stock # SW-JCF/CS
Smith & Wesson J Frame - Rimfire .22 Caliber Revolver
Cylinder Shim / End Shake Bearing Paks
Stainless Steel Rimfire J Frame Cylinder Shims - Endshake Bearings to Reduce Cylinder End Play Note - This also fits some Older S&W I Frame Models Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S. Rimfire Models Only
Fits J-Frame .22 Caliber Models
Cylinder Shims can be stacked to obtain proper clearance.
Note - 7 and 8 Shot .22 Models use J CenterFire Shim
and .32 S&W Long J Frame and Mod. 30-1
Cylinder / Yoke Shim Assortment Chart
Stock # SW-JRF/CS
Smith & Wesson J Frame Revolver Yoke Bearing Paks
Stainless Steel J Frame Yoke Shims - Yoke Bearings to Adjust Cylinder End Play 
Yoke Shims can be stacked to obtain proper clearance
These Shims are installed between the Yoke and Frame to compensate for wear.
Yoke Bearings are necessary when setting up the Yoke and Cylinder for Minimum Endshake.
Fits J Frame Revolvers with .263" Yoke Shaft.
Installation Instructions are not included.
Nominal O.D. of .442" X I.D. of .265"
Cylinder / Yoke Shim Assortment Chart
Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
Stock # SWJ-YOKEHi Lance,
I am a retired LEO and was the Firearms Instructor and Armorer for my dept.
Today I rebuilt my S&W 63 with your 6 Pak Cylinder Shim Kit that I received yesterday. It was great to remove the end shake without having to stretch the cylinder arbor. It is now like when it was new!
I had used this revolver for training my officers in revolver snub nose usage and have lost count how many rounds had been put thru it.... Your quick response and excellent product is deeply appreciated. I am now one of your biggest FANS ! Keep up the good work and I recommend your business to anyone in need of your products !
BE SAFE ! ROB in KY 10/19
BOX SW87SH
Smith & Wesson Safety Hammerless
Smith & Wesson Double Action 4th Model
S&W 1887
Revolver Cylinder Shim / EndShake Shim Paks
.299" X .362" ~ In Stock 6/2022
Fits Revolvers with a .295" plus/minus Cylinder Shaft
and a .361 plus/minus Cylinder Gas Ring
302 Stainless Steel
Safety Hammerless Cylinder Shims / Endshake Bearings to Reduce Cylinder End Play
Cylinder Shims can be stacked to obtain proper clearance.
Nominal O.D. of .362" X I.D. of .299"
Our Standard Shim Pak Assortments are as follows;
2 Pak comes in .002"
4 Pak comes with 2 each .002" and .003"
6 Pak comes with 2 each .002", .003" and .004"
8 Pak comes with 2 each .002", .003", .004" and .005"
12 Pak comes with 4 each .002", .003", .004"
20 Pak comes with 4 each .002", .003". .004", .005" and .006"
24 Pak comes with 6 each .002", .003", .004" and .005"
30 Pak Gunsmith Special Assortment comes with 6 each .002", .003", .004", .005" and .006"
50 Pak Your Assortment
-OR- Choose ANY Pak and Specify Your Requested Thickness in Comment Box
Cylinder / Yoke Shim Assortment Chart
Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
Stock # SW87SH-CS
All Our S&W Revolver Cylinder / Yoke Shims
Standard Assortment Paks
Our Standard Cylinder / Yoke Shim Pak Assortments BELOW are as follows;
2 Pak comes in .002"
4 Pak comes with 2 each .002" and .003"
6 Pak comes with 2 each .002", .003" and .004"
8 Pak comes with 2 each .002", .003", .004" and .005"
12 Pak comes with 4 each .002", .003", .004"
20 Pak comes with 4 each .002", .003". .004", .005" and .006"
24 Pak comes with 6 each .002", .003", .004" and .005"
30 Pak Gunsmith Special Assortment comes with 6 each .002", .003", .004", .005" and .006"
50 Pak Your Assortment
-OR-
Choose ANY Pak and Specify Your Requested Thickness in Comment Box
Taurus 65 Cylinder / Endshake Shims
Our Shims will fit Many Older Taurus Revolvers
Also fits Rossi Models 38 and 68
If you have questions on fit, measure first
Nominal O.D. of .345" X I.D. of .242"
Including Models 65, 66 7 Shot Model, 82, 85/605 etc.
Note: Taurus 66 6 Shot Model - Use Colt SAA Cylinder Shim
Note: Taurus 85 / Judge / Raging Bull - use Dan Wesson Large Cylinder Shim
install under Cylinder Bushing - see below
Cylinder / Yoke Shim Assortment Chart
Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
Stock # Taurus-65/CS
Taurus Early Model 66 Cylinder / Endshake Shims
These Shims fit Old Taurus 66 Revolvers
If you have questions on fit, measure first
Nominal O.D. of .369" X I.D. of .299"
Model ~ Taurus Early 66
Also Fits:
EAA Windicator
Note: Some Taurus 66 6 Shot Models use:
Colt SAA Cylinder Shim - O.D. of .424" X I.D. of .357"
Check Your Size before Ordering
Cylinder / Yoke Shim Assortment Chart
Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
Stock # Taurus-E66/CS
Taurus 83 Pre-Lock Cylinder
Taurus 83 and Similar without Cylinder Bushing
.299" X .345" Charter Arms Cylinder Shims
Follow Instructions in Photo
Check your Yoke Cylinder Shaft Dimensions!
If you have questions on fit, measure first
Taurus 85 Late Models and Judge Cylinder
see Photo - Right
If you have a loose bushing you can install the shim under the bushing as shown in photo at right.
Use Dan Wesson Large Frame ~ T85 Cylinder Shims - .376" X .442"
If you have questions on fit, measure first.
Uberti American Top Break Single Action Revolver
Cylinder Shims .442" X .500"
Coming - New May 2024
Dan Wesson Large Frame Cylinder / Endshake Shims
Our Shims will fit Large Frame Dan Wesson Revolvers
and Taurus 85 / Judge
Made from USA Full Temper 300 Series Stainless Steel
Nominal O.D. of .442" X I.D. of .376"
For Large Frame Dan Wesson Revolvers
Matches Factory Size
Cross Reference:
Fits Taurus 44 and 454 - Model 85 / 905 and "The Judge" "Raging Bull"
Between #69 Bushing and Yoke
Cylinder / Yoke Shim Assortment Chart
Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
Dan Wesson Large Frame Yoke Shims
Our Yoke Shims will fit Large Frame Dan Wesson Yoke Shaft at the Frame
Made from USA Full Temper 300 Series Stainless Steel
Nominal O.D. of .511" X I.D. of .345"
For Large Frame Dan Wesson Revolvers to Adjust for Wear at Yoke / Frame Joint
Cylinder / Yoke Shim Assortment Chart
Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
Dan Wesson Small Frame
Dan Wesson Small Frame Cylinder / Endshake Shims
Dan Wesson Late Model Small Frame
Our Shims will fit many Small Frame Dan Wesson Revolvers
Made from USA Full Temper 300 Series Stainless Steel
Nominal O.D. of .400" X I.D. of .314"
I make two different D.W. Small Cylinder Shims,
check your size before ordering.
Important NOTE: Fits Small Frame Revolvers with later model Crane
with a Cylinder Stop Ridge.
Measure with calipers first.
Cylinder / Yoke Shim Assortment Chart
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Photo Courtesy of RKH
Lance and Tammy,
Thank you for a great product.... After 40 years of having my cylinder bump against the barrel on closure… I finally got the cylinder to fit properly. (continued on Reviews Page)
Photo Wanted - Clear Photos of the 15-2 loose bushing cylinder and yoke (same as below - but like the late model above) wanted in exchange for a free shim pak - write me for details
Early Dan Wesson Cylinder Bushing Shims
Our Shims will fit Early Small Frame Dan Wesson Revolvers
Nominal O.D. of .376" X I.D. of .314"
Fits Early Small Frame Revolvers with Removable Cylinder Bushing
Shims are installed inside Cylinder - Under the Bushing
Matches Factory Size
I make two different D.W. Small Cylinder Shims, check your size before ordering.
Cylinder / Yoke Shim Assortment Chart
Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
Cross Reference for Early Dan Wesson Cylinder Shims
Our Early Small Frame Dan Wesson Cylinder Shims will fit:
Kimber K6S
Diamondback SDR
Nominal O.D. of .376" X I.D. of .314"
Fits Cylinder Shaft at Front on Diamondback SDR
Fits Behind Front Bushing on Kimber K6S
Cylinder / Yoke Shim Assortment Chart
Order DW Early Cylinder Shims Above
NOTE: Also Fits ~ Diamondback SDR
Crane OD is .307"
Cylinder ID is .387"
H&R Revolver Cylinder / Endshake Shims
Custom Fit for Harrington & Richardson
Revolver Model 604 & 732 - may fit others
Nominal O.D. of .442" X I.D. of .310"
NOTE: Due to the design of the Crane, there is very little surface area for support, and shim is open to damage from opening and closing especially when using thinner shims.
Cylinder / Yoke Shim Assortment Chart
Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
Mr. and Mrs. Shively: re Colt Official Police Cylinder Shims
The shims arrived today and they are perfect. My 50 year old H&R Sportsman 999 works like new. The cylinder play was causing occasional misfires during rapid fire match....... Thanks Again.-DMM
-NEW- Charter Arms Revolver Cylinder / Endshake Shims
Custom Made for Charter Arms Revolvers
- All Double Action Models -
Fits Between Cylinder Gas Ring and Yoke ~ Installs in the same manner as a Single Action Revolver by installing on the yoke, NOT inside the cylinder like a S&W J Frame
Nominal O.D. of .345" X I.D. of .299"
Cylinder / Yoke Shim Assortment Chart
Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
3/8" Cylinder / Endshake Shims
These are the RAR Bolt Shims and can be used on some cylinder applications
Standard Size Shims will fit Revolvers needing a 3/8" I.D.
and 1/2" O.D.
Fits: High Standard Double 9
Also H&R Sportsman
Made from USA Full Temper 300 Series Stainless Steel
Available in 002" Through .009" Stock
Nominal O.D. of .499" X I.D. of .376"
Assortment is standard Bolt Shim Assortment Paks listed below, or specify what thicknesses you would like
Fits: Ruger American Rimfire Bolt
- 4 Pak Assortment - $11 includes 1 each .002", .003", .004" and .005"
- 5 Pak Assortment - $14 includes 1 each .0015", .002", .003", .004" and .005"
- Use Drop-Down V and Buy 2X Double or 3X Triple Pak and Save $
- 2 Shim Pak - $7.50 *Specify your size in Box Below .0015" or .002" - .007"
- Includes Free ~ First Class Mail Economy Shipping
Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
All Our Revolver Cylinder / Crane / Yoke Shims
Standard Assortment Paks
Our Standard Cylinder / Crane / Yoke Shim Pak Assortments BELOW are as follows;
2 Pak comes in .002"
4 Pak comes with 2 each .002" and .003"
6 Pak comes with 2 each .002", .003" and .004"
8 Pak comes with 2 each .002", .003", .004" and .005"
12 Pak comes with 4 each .002", .003", .004"
20 Pak comes with 4 each .002", .003". .004", .005" and .006"
24 Pak comes with 6 each .002", .003", .004" and .005"
30 Pak Gunsmith Special Assortment comes with 6 each .002", .003", .004", .005" and .006"
50 Pak Your Assortment
-OR-
Choose ANY Pak and Specify Your Requested Thickness .002" - .009" in Comment Box
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Cylinder Shim Reference List
Cylinder / Yoke / Crane Shims Referenced by Size
- Coming Soon - .190" X .281" Rossi M511 ~ J CenterFire Clone
- .190" X .294" S&W - J CenterFire
- .198" X .337" Ruger Bearcat Rimfire
- Coming Soon - .207" X .293" Colt M1877
- Coming Soon - .215" X .314" RIA M200
- .221" X .337" SP101 / Colt Anaconda / Colt Agent
- .221" X .419" Colt New Frontier .22 / Heritage Rough Rider .22
- .242" X .345" Taurus
- .242" X .357" S&W - J Rimfire / I Frame
- .251" X .376" Ruger Single Action Small
- .251" X .420" Ruger Single Action Large ~ Also Fits: Uberti Cattleman
- .265" X .357" Colt Python / Manurhin MR73 / 1873 Pietta
- .265" X .376" S&W - KLN Cylinder
- .265" X .442" S&W - J Frame Yoke
- .299" X .345" Charter Arms DA
- .299" X .362" S&W Safety Hammerless In Stock 6/2022
- .299" X .369" Taurus M66 Cylinder / EAA Windicator
- .299" X .401" Ruger Super RedHawk DA
- .310" X .442" H&R 604 Revolver
- .314" X .376" Dan Wesson Small w/ Removable Bushing
- .314" X .401" Dan Wesson Small
- .314" X .498" S&W - KLN Yoke
- .337" X .401" Colt Police Positive ~ Also Fits; RIA/Armscor M200 .38
- .345" X .442" Ruger LG DA Revolver Yoke
- .345" X .511" Dan Wesson Large Frame Crane - New August 2021
- .357" X .401" RSA w/Bushing ~ Special - Email Me
- .357" X .424" Colt SAA - Uberti Cimarron
- .362" X .458" Colt Official Police ~ British Enfield #2 Mark I ~ H&R Sportsman 999
- .376" X .442" Dan Wesson Large
- .376" X .480" Colt M1917 / New Service Cylinder - High Standard Marshall
- .376" X .500" 3/8" / H&R Sportsman
- .419" X .500" Colt Army Special Crane - Early
- .424" X .511" Colt M1917 / New Service Crane
Shim Color Code to Thickness Chart
Shim Thickness Color Code
.0015" - Yellow
.002" - Black
.003" - Blue
.004" - Purple
.005" - Red
.006" - Orange
.007" - Green
.008" - Pink
.009" - Brown
.010" - Yellow
If you need a shim for a model not listed:
First, I would contact the manufacturer to ask if they supply cylinder shims,
some companies do, although they usually are somewhat expensive.
If not, if it is a Double Action, you would need to determine where to place the Shim.
Some are like the Taurus or Dan Wesson and install below the Front Cylinder Bushing,
so you would measure the ID and OD of the Front Cylinder Bushing.
Some are like a Single Action Revolver and can be installed at the Front of the Cylinder,
to bear between the Cylinder and the Yoke Frame
Others are like the S&W and are installed at the Rear End of the Yoke Shaft, in the bottom of the Cylinder, effectively lengthening the Yoke Shaft.
In any case, if you can supply me with an accurate measurement of the shaft, cylinder ID,
yoke shaft ID/OD and a picture of what you are doing, I may be able to help you
find a shim from or current inventory or possibly make tooling to fit your request.
You can send questions to: Lance@TriggerShims.com
Stainless Shim Strips for Gunsmiths and AR-15 / Modern Sporting Rifle
Selection of Shim Stock for Gunsmith General Use and for Barrel Fitting of AR Style Modern Sporting Rifles
Stainless Shim Stock to Shim your barrel extension to eliminate sloppy fit and accurize your AR-15 Modern Sporting Rifle
Stainless Shim Stock for GunSmiths
Darn Handy When You Need A Small Piece of Metal
- scope base adjustment
- sight adjustment
- head-space adjustment
- spacers
- can be silver soldered
- AR-15 Barrel Extension Shims
We sell Shim Stock Strip Sets for Modern Sporting Rifles
I make .001", .0015" and .002" - 3 Paks for Barrel to Receiver Sleeves
Use it for all types of projects from Special Shims to Barrel Shim Stock
Your Choice any 3 Thicknesses set by adding notes in "Special Notes" box provided
3 Pieces 2" X 6" Strips for $14.00 includes Free Shipping
Stainless 302 Stock in Whole Sizes .002" - .010"
Hi Lance,
Your shims worked like a charm! I had a couple of S&W's with really tight B/C gaps - an early 28 that I just picked up with B/C gap between 0.002 and 0.004 (due to a slightly non-concentric cylinder face), and a 686 that I’ve had for a while that had some custom work done with a gap of just under 0.004. A bit of end-shake was enough to cause a bit of B/C interference on both. The 0.002 did the job on the 28, and the 0.003 solved the 686. I couldn’t be happier. You have a fantastic product at an amazing price. I will spread the word. Thanks and God Bless,
- Gord in Canada
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Single Style Gun Shims are available for custom orders from our inventory.
All shim styles are available in Thicknesses from 002" through 009"
Price includes shipping. Minimum Order 2 Pak
Use the PayPal Cart to add this item, and update cart to quantity desired.
Use comments or e-mail to indicate the size & style you require.
Stainless Shims include Free Shipping
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