On a Pietta, it'll be fine to go with the whole side. De-burr the bolt "window" and you'll be fine. Mike
The "high" side is the tall side (you can tell by looking at the factory or the replacement) and that is the side you should take down with 220...
LOL!!! Mike
Ok, gnats ass or not, if that is the difference then that is the difference. A single action with perfect timing and a perfect length hand won't...
You're description of what happens is correct. It also tells me that your pawl (hand) is slightly short. The Ruger hole system, instead of a...
Thanks Dicky!! Mike
Scuubbs, You can extend the hammer plunger by lengthening the flat cut along its length. Keep in mind, you can only go so far as you will go...
Yessir! The "foundation" of timing is the "length of the cycle". If you don't start there, you'll keep chasing the elusive " gremlin ". So first...
PM sent. Mike
Ok that is the "bolt". The hand is what rotates the cyl. Ruger calls these parts the "cylinder latch " and "pawl" respectively. The hand or pawl...
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[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Scuubbs, the bolt block lays beside the bolt and gives lateral support. This takes the side force at lock-up. Now, the bolt can...
You're welcome! Its been mentioned a couple of times now so, as a hint, the cylinder should never be able to move after full cock. That would...
Congratulations scuubbs, nice ROA! The half cock notch has a lip (for safety) which means you'd have to pull the hammer back enough to release...
Hmmmmm . . . sneaky . . . but I like it!! Sounds like a great plan!! (How'd you keep from smiling the whole time and keep from giving...
Hey Jackrabbit1957, actually, there are 3 of those pins! The 2 you see and one on the rear side of the frame. These are what I call...
Will do sir, will do ! Mike
Hey Hoof! Yap we ran off in tha ditch but all is cool now!! Lol Yep, those were my first ever conversions and they've been my test beds for all...
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Hey Painless!! Looks like it fits in perfectly!!! Mike
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