The H&R 999 is IMO a great .22 revolver. One of my favorites. But my experience with them is that the cylinder/extractor set up is still a little on the flimsy side. And prone to breakage/malfunction unless kept meticulously clean.
Again, proper maintenance and cleaning is the key to longevity. (as with any firearm)
I have owned 2 999 Sportsman revolvers. Both IMO were great very accurate and smooth operating guns. But both also required meticulous care and complete disassembled cleaning of the cylinder/extractor assembly. Which would in as little as 100 rounds fired begin to exhibit signs of struggling to operate as intended. And as with any mechanical device, if one continues to force bound up parts to function, they may eventually break. And in the case of the 999, even cause the cylinder to begin to fail to index and lock up properly. Causing certain damage.
Cleaning the cylinder assembly of these isn't difficult. But does require complete disassembly which reveals several fairly non robust working parts.
I consider early H&Rs a very competent firearm, My Eureka (1940 ) was a tack driver and I will never sell my 999., heck I even had a custom holster made for it
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