Recent content by sonora

No that is not the case. My outings involve maybe 50 rounds downrange. More talking than shooting. I just love outdoors and being with good friends. My revolver is always clean. As others have suggested the problem the latch or the latch screw. The problem is peening of the base pin. ZOOM IN on...

Admittedly the photo I submitted is poor. My wife and I did our best to take reasonable photo. If you ZOOM IN ON your device you can see the damage. The revolver functions perfectly now. But I bet that after several hundred rounds fired I won't be able to remove the pin for cleaning. Can you...

I wonder what chance I would have to find a new USFA base pin. Not that good. Thank you, I will be checking that latch.

I tried to contact Belt Mountain phone # not in service and no email response.

Okay, here is a photo of the problem area. If you zoom in on the area below my thumb. You should be able to some old damage. My dear friend and gunsmith buffed the area smooth. The pin is working just fine now. But I am sure after several hundred rounds fired the damage will reoccur. The problem...

It's a much loved revolver. I keep it spotless, I clean immediately after shooting. I must confess that I'm a little OCD about cleaning.

Thank you, you may have the answer.

USFA clone, very smooth action and 3lb trigger.

I believe that it be a problem the latch assembly. Because of the location of the damage to the base pin. I am very grateful to members of this forum for the helpful advice I've recieved. I know I'm closer to a solution. Thank you.

The revolver is absolutely spotless. With the coated bullets no leading. Basepin clean and well lubricated.

Well your daddy must have done a fine job of raising you. My revolver is clean and well lubed. Blessings to you!

I'm using Bayou coated bullets. No leading in barrel.