Apparently if you close it without the cylinder it will break the gun. Also – never close the gun action without the cylinder in place. A few more tips for 999 (and similar models) owners: the rear sight blades are notorious for their adjustment screws loosening and falling out Loctite them after getting it to your desired POI. The original one was some plastic that had become brittle and broke the first time I shot it, but the replacement one from Numrich/Gun Parts Corp is steel and works perfect. I also had to replace the hammer spring retainer plate when I first bought it. The 999’s double action trigger is pretty heavy, but the single action is crisp. I paid more for mine than I planned ($400) but it’s metal condition and bluing is perfect, and the 2 piece wood grips are in very good shape.
That new hook should keep enough tension to hold it in place. When the cylinders get gunky from shooting the cases stick a bit which then puts upward pressure on the ejection star/rod.
Will take it out to the range ASAP to give it a shooting test. Seems like it holds the cylinder on firmly. The replacement spring has an actual hook to it that protrudes out farther. It is readily apparent that the factory original spring (which looks more robust than the replacement) was very worn down where there was barely any of the "hook" protruding through the cylinder post slot. I ordered the $6 replacement retaining spring from Gun Parts Corp. I have a H&R 999 in excellent condition except it was having the problem where after a cylinder or two of shooting when I’d break it open the cylinder would pop off the receiver post completely.
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