Hammer shroud attachment

[Joe the Redneck]

Yesterday I bought a Colt Cobra, that was made in 1952 and I simply love the gun. It has a Tyler T grip and a trigger shoe.

I would like to add a hammer shroud, however, I am not too keen on havint it drilled and tapped. Its not that I plan on selling it, I just hate the thought of changing the gun permenently.
I am considering using clear silicon cault to attach the item to the frame. It creates a stongbond, but it has "give" so it won't crack. It may not stick, but I think it is worth a try.

Mu concern is that the stuff gives off a vinigar smell as it is curing and I am worried it might harm the finish of the gun.

Any thoughts on the matter?

Joe

 

[PotatoJudge]

How about trying to find a set of these grips?
http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=87802

Or try making some of your own. I don't imagine caulking the shroud on will work.

 

[spook]

During routine qualification back in the 50's an FBI agent coworker of my brother's found his Colt DS wouldn't fire because the shroud was binding the hammer. If this is a self defense gun, check it regularly for function.

 

[dfariswheel]

Silicon caulk won't do it.
I doubt any glue will work well enough to trust on a defense gun, but you could try a good epoxy, or the new Loctite "Black MAX" adhesive.
The Black MAX is a high grade "super glue" mixed with a rubbery binder.

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=6139&title=BLACK MAX ADHESIVE

The "trick" is to get the frame THOROUGHLY degreased and dried.
Any traces of lube will cause the bond to fail.

 

[Joe the Redneck]

Thanks everyone

I have decided to try the loctite idea. I will check the fit of the piece and see if there is a sufficent engagement surface.

JTR

 

[dfariswheel]

Just remember, if this is a CCW gun, you're literally going to be trusting your life to some adhesive.

If the shroud comes loose, you could get yourself killed.

 

[GunTech]

I recently went down the same road, and bought a Waller shroud for my Dick Special. I finally had it drilled and tapped, but got a set of 4-40 filler screws just in case i wanted to tale the shroud off.

I wouldn't trust glue on a smooth surface.