This is a great thread and all but there comes a time for disassembly for cleaning inspections, repair, parts replacement, etc... It has come to my attention that these guns are unique regarding the tiny screw slots on the side screws that hold the grip frame to the frame from most (?????) other guns which accept the smallest hollow ground screw driver on up in a decently stocked Brownells kit. Not so with the Rogers and Spencer (too thick [size 120-3] 0.120 diam 0.030 thickness won't fit slot.) Yes I know it should be a bigger diameter but I checked the smallest to be sure (too thick.)
Can someone comment on the size and availability of this screwdriver head or screwdriver. Do these guns have any other surprises for the average layman who needs to take it apart. I have seen some youtube videos and they are good except for the fact that it is assumed everyone knows about and has all the tools needed.
Why is Brownells website such a wonderful wild mystery tour full of riddles with no answers as to the use and purpose of the things they sell. Specs for driver sets are listed but it's not quite clear if they have any other types of driver bits or sets that are smaller anywhere on their site. Woops thats off topic.
Inquiring minds want to know. Tell us more about your R&S experience.
OK I will speculate. Feel free to correct me.
I just now found this on Brownells magical mystery tour standard Brownells driver handle not included. It looks like it may be the right size. I did have to do a bit of manual browsing to find it. Why not list all these thing in size order on some part of the site ? I don't know. Small and thin maybe 2 or 3 should suffice just in case. What do you think? Why didn't they just throw it in their upper tier driver bit set ? Don't people buy these type of sets to avoid this kind of surprise shopping in the first place ? I don't think they would mind paying another whopping 4 bucks for it.
https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-...85-0-sd-5-64-allen-sku080185000-501-1960.aspx
ITEM DETAILS
Bit Number: 445-00
Blade Diameter: .138
Blade Thickness: .028
Style: Hollow Ground
Made in the USA
080-445-002WB
Bit #445-00, SD=.138, BT=.028
Mfr Part: 44500
Geez whats with the cheezy pop ups even at every stage of checkout how annoying. Putting a big conspicuous help menu click for all to see at the side out of the way instead would be adequate.
That said I think this MAY be the perfect fit. If I find out I will let you know unless someone else beats me to it.
Hmmm other observations. Cocking the hammer the first 3/4 of the way seems to be firm but manageable however that last small final 1/4 of the way to full cock is on the strong side, almost stiff, and takes getting used to.
It is a shorter hammer pull but despite that it seems to feel like a real cap smasher