Single actions and the importance of a preflight check

[Hawk]

The lunchtime range session ended a tad early when the ejector rod assembly launched itself downrange. Being a spring loaded affair, it managed to get some pretty good air.

Given a busy indoor range that can't be reasonably called cold during normal hours, I figure the odds are about even of my ever seeing it again.

I could've sworn I’d checked the screws 100 or so rounds ago and all was well, but you know what they say about the memory being the first to go…

Is this just an Uberti thing, or do screws routinely back themselves out of SAA look-alikes under the pounding of several dozen cowboy mouseburp loads? If I ever see the ejector assembly again, is there any reason not to give it a dose of blue Loctite? I've never used blue Locktite on a gun and I’m uncertain if normal barrel heat would loosen the stuff.

 

[Old Fuff]

No, it's not a "Ubertti thing," original Colt's of all generations are known too do the same thing. You don't need blue LocTite, clear fingernail polish will also work, and neither would be effected by the barrel's heat.

If you clean the bore and chambers, and check screw tightness at the end of a shooting session, you'll be all set when you leave for the next one...

 

[Hawk]

Cool. Now I don't feel picked on.

However, it doesn't appear Uberti sells parts. How does one come by another complete assembly? I presume there's some subtle difference that'll keep a Colt assembly from dropping in(?). I'd guess my shooting at a range that stays hot for 12 hours at a stretch isn't covered under warrantee.

After posting about the ejector I checked the one "dud" I had - t'wasn't a dud - firing pin hit was strong but so far off center (but still on the primer) it didn't ignite - had it ignited, I would have no doubt gotten more excitement than I could reasonably enjoy. I've not been able to duplicate an "out of battery" hit on empties no matter how I hold my mouth, stare and jump up and down. That's the kind of thing that makes me nervous enough to seriously consider band-sawing the frame and writing off the enterprise as "just not for me".

 

[Old Fuff]

Three possible sources for parts:

www.vtigunparts.com

www.cimarron-firearms.com

www.brownells.com

At this point I wouldn't push the panic button if you can't duplicate what happened. If you were doing some fast shooting the cylinder bolt might have missed the notch in the cylinder. If so, a minor adjustment could be made that would cause the bolt to release earlier. Generally speaking, Uberti makes good guns.

Of course if you really want to saw it up the Old Fuff would be glad too do it for you at no charge. Of course he would keep the... ah... pieces...

 

[Paul Keats]

Uberti Parts

You may contact Cimarron in Fredericksburg, TX. I was at their Texas Jack outlet two weeks ago. Most of their guns are made by Uberti and they might help you. Don't be too sure about Colt parts not working. I had a "Gunsmith" do an "Action Job" on several of my Uberti SAs. When he finished messing them up the parts had to be replaced and Colt parts were used. The good guy was Walter at Atlantic Guns in Maryland at 301-279-7983.

 

[tipoc]

You can always send it on to me and let me worry about it. I'll be glad to help.

tipoc

 

[Old Fuff]

Go Away...!!

I saw him first...

 

[Hawk]

No prob, Fuff. If it comes to a bandsaw, I'll make a roadtrip first, or we'll swap FFLs.

I recall reading something about a eastern religious belief many years back - something about when one passes, another comes to take its place.

When the Uberti was disassembling itself another FFL, ten miles distant, was receiving something I picked up on the way home. Your influence continues apace: I assume you tipped off Wild West 'cause they found this and called me:

A 57-NoDash, P&R, lockless. Blue fuzz is worn but the revolver is in great shape.

Your ears must've been burnin'

 

[Old Fuff]

Oh dear.... How awfull...

It only has a 4-inch barrel, which means you will carry it around, and shoot it, and wear off some of the blue during the next half-century, and ......

Do rememer to keep the ejector rod tight, and that it has a left-hand thread.