Bolt Block

44 Dave · February 15, 2015, 08:05 PM

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With temps. -20, I took on the indoor job of adding bolt blocks (bolt guide) to the Uberti single actions I use for SASS shooting.
I had made them for my open top cap and ball revolvers, which I shoot more often, but had put off this on the '73.
I just recently got a match for my .44-40 so I did them both.This tightens the bolt from side movement, even if you don't shoot real fast it takes a lot of the side slop in the cylinder.
I got coached on my first one by Mike and also in Jerry Kuhnhausen's book.
If your single action Colt doesn't have this addition, your missing something good.
I know this Is part of 45 Dragoon, Mike's tuning.

45 Dragoon · February 15, 2015, 09:44 PM

Good move 44Dave!!!

They do make a difference and it does make you wonder why manufacturers don't put them in at least the "top of the line" offerings. Anyway, when I'm working on guns for folks, it's when the bolt block is fitted that the gun becomes a "serious" or "real" gun! I put in a post not long ago that because of the bolt block and the action stop, I can have a tuning that will last the life of the gun!!

Thanks too for the mention Dave!! You're a good guy!!!

Mike
www.goonsgunworks.com

Bishop Creek · February 15, 2015, 09:54 PM

Mike, looked at your website, mighty interesting. May have to send my 3rd Gen Colt 1860 to you for some work!

45 Dragoon · February 15, 2015, 10:21 PM

Be happy to Bishop Creek !!

It will come back an easy to use, non-binding, non-jamming, hard hitting animal. ( QUITE an animal!)

Mike
www.goonsgunworks.com

Bishop Creek · February 15, 2015, 10:36 PM

May be coming your way soon! For those that have never had an action job done on their cap 'n ball revolver, it is a world of difference! Had my '58 Remington worked on years ago and it shoots like a champ. Feels like a thousand dollar Colt when you cock it.

Model12Win · February 15, 2015, 11:40 PM

Mike does amazing work, my '51 Navy he did up last year is SO wonderful.

I might have to send him an 1860 Army pretty soon!

CameronP · February 16, 2015, 11:55 AM

Another accolade:

Mike did a superb job on my Santa Barbara 1858 a while back.

My SB now almost cocks itself, has a very good lock-up, and an excellent

trigger pull. Well worth the reasonable cost.

45 Dragoon · February 16, 2015, 11:52 PM

Thanks Mod. 12 Win and Camron P !!

Hey Dave, one thing dawned on me after looking at your pic. again. You can't tell by the pic but, the end of the block hanging on the screw pin needs to be angled or "boat tailed" (on the bolt side) just so there's no possible interference with the bolt arm. It can happen.

Mike
www.goonsgunworks.com

February 15, 2015, 08:05 PM	#1
44 Dave Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2013 Posts: 584	Bolt Block attachment_010.jpg With temps. -20, I took on the indoor job of adding bolt blocks (bolt guide) to the Uberti single actions I use for SASS shooting. I had made them for my open top cap and ball revolvers, which I shoot more often, but had put off this on the '73. I just recently got a match for my .44-40 so I did them both.This tightens the bolt from side movement, even if you don't shoot real fast it takes a lot of the side slop in the cylinder. I got coached on my first one by Mike and also in Jerry Kuhnhausen's book. If your single action Colt doesn't have this addition, your missing something good. I know this Is part of 45 Dragoon, Mike's tuning.

February 15, 2015, 10:21 PM	#4
45 Dragoon Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2013 Posts: 656	Be happy to Bishop Creek !! It will come back an easy to use, non-binding, non-jamming, hard hitting animal. ( QUITE an animal!) Mike www.goonsgunworks.com Last edited by 45 Dragoon; February 15, 2015 at 10:50 PM.

February 15, 2015, 09:44 PM	#2
45 Dragoon Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2013 Posts: 656	Good move 44Dave!!! They do make a difference and it does make you wonder why manufacturers don't put them in at least the "top of the line" offerings. Anyway, when I'm working on guns for folks, it's when the bolt block is fitted that the gun becomes a "serious" or "real" gun! I put in a post not long ago that because of the bolt block and the action stop, I can have a tuning that will last the life of the gun!! Thanks too for the mention Dave!! You're a good guy!!! Mike www.goonsgunworks.com

February 15, 2015, 09:54 PM	#3
Bishop Creek Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2011 Posts: 566	Mike, looked at your website, mighty interesting. May have to send my 3rd Gen Colt 1860 to you for some work!

February 15, 2015, 10:36 PM	#5
Bishop Creek Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2011 Posts: 566	May be coming your way soon! For those that have never had an action job done on their cap 'n ball revolver, it is a world of difference! Had my '58 Remington worked on years ago and it shoots like a champ. Feels like a thousand dollar Colt when you cock it.

February 15, 2015, 11:40 PM	#6
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	Mike does amazing work, my '51 Navy he did up last year is SO wonderful. I might have to send him an 1860 Army pretty soon!

February 16, 2015, 11:55 AM	#7
CameronP Member Join Date: August 25, 2010 Location: West Jordan, Utah Posts: 71	Another accolade: Mike did a superb job on my Santa Barbara 1858 a while back. My SB now almost cocks itself, has a very good lock-up, and an excellent trigger pull. Well worth the reasonable cost.

February 16, 2015, 11:52 PM	#8
45 Dragoon Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2013 Posts: 656	Thanks Mod. 12 Win and Camron P !! Hey Dave, one thing dawned on me after looking at your pic. again. You can't tell by the pic but, the end of the block hanging on the screw pin needs to be angled or "boat tailed" (on the bolt side) just so there's no possible interference with the bolt arm. It can happen. Mike www.goonsgunworks.com