Quick change latch

[HUnter58]

http://gunblast.com/BeltMtn-OldArmy.htm

 

[arcticap]

Now that's an answer to quite a few prayers.
Thanks for posting about it.

 

[BADUNAME30]

Did y'all notice the 4 digit serial number on that ROA ?
DROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLL

 

[unknwn]

Did y'all notice the 4 digit serial number on that ROA ?
DROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLL

Yeah, I'll brag.
My 5-1/2" S.S. fixed sight ROA is serial number 66 .
Bought it from a Ruger collector who got it from the guy who has the subscription for every Ruger made with the serial number " 66 " .

 

[AbitNutz]

I looked at Belt Mountains site and it says they're still working on the ROA latch. Anyone have info when it will be released?

 

[unknwn]

I've got to wonder if this new product "quick change latch" for an ROA with the Belt Mountain base pin is only intended for the "Kieth"-style base pin, or can I expect to have to modify my "knurled" style Belt Mountain base pin to find that it is effective?
Would the use of this new device preclude the need to mill a divot in the underside of my ROA's barrel to anchor the base pin with the set screw that is integral to the "Kieth" pin?

 

[1858remington]

I got sumthin like that from Kirst for my 58 Remmie conversion with 3inch barrel..
Its a spring loaded hook that replaces the loading leaver and retains the cylinder pin.
Makes it easy to remove the cylinder to reload my R&D 45colt cylinder.

 

[gifford]

Hunter 58 thanks for posting the link and info. I do plan to get one. I don't have a cartridge conversion yet, that comes a bit later on but I plan to shoot the Ruger ROA in a match or two this fall and should help my fumblefingerness during the reloads.

 

[wittzo]

They have a note in the kit's description that says they'll machine a slot in the old style knurled base pin for $10 +$2 postage.

That was the first thing I thought when I saw it, too.

 

[HUnter58]

There is a gentleman over on the Ruger forum, he has ordered one and received it.

http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=157523