Steve
.30 Stingray
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Post by Steve on Dec 23, 2017 5:19:53 GMT -5
I was just wondering of anyone knows of reasons not to change the base pin on a Ruger single action?
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Post by Encore64 on Dec 23, 2017 5:25:51 GMT -5
I change all of my Rugers to the locking Belt Mountain base pins.
The only real downside is the ejector. The farther the base pin extends forward of the frame, the less the ejector rod travels to push out the fired case.
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Post by lazytcross on Dec 23, 2017 12:55:15 GMT -5
Only other downside. Would be needing tools, Allen or screw driver, to remove the pin.
But that is also the major upside as well.
I do like the no5 from belt mt. With the flat blade head. Simply because I can improvise or find something to remove it more readily
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Post by potatojudge on Dec 23, 2017 17:57:22 GMT -5
I’ve heard in extreme cases it can cause or exacerbate vertical bore/chamber alignment. Is there any truth to that or has anyone actually seen it?
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JM
.375 Atomic
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Post by JM on Dec 23, 2017 18:20:22 GMT -5
I’ve heard in extreme cases it can cause or exacerbate vertical bore/chamber alignment. Is there any truth to that or has anyone actually seen it? You can induce some cylinder bind by over-tightening the lock screw & forcing the base pin to bow. |
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Post by lazytcross on Dec 23, 2017 20:17:13 GMT -5
I have counter sunk my hole and then ground down the lock screw so it tightened against the pin instead of against the barrel.
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Post by Pecos Pete on Dec 23, 2017 20:32:22 GMT -5
Before changing it, I would measure the diameter at several points along its length and assess the clearances between the pin, frame and cylinder. If you get a replacement that's too big in diameter, it will need fitting. If the replacement is too small, you'll pick up unwanted additional slop in the pin/cylinder/frame fit.
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