loose base pin

dandydany · November 5, 2009, 11:56 PM

The base pin on my Vaquero .45 Colt, seems to move forward out of the notch after a few rds, I found out the problem after I was unable to cock the hammer , or sometimes, the cylinder would not turn. I'm thinking about buying a BELT MOUNTAIN cylinder pin, maybe the Sheriff model. Need some advice on that. Thank you, Dan

CowTowner · November 6, 2009, 09:37 AM

I found that replacing the Base Pin spring did the trick on my Blackhawk.
http://gunsprings.com/Revolvers/RUGE...D52/dID228#418

dandydany · November 6, 2009, 03:14 PM

Thanks for the link Cowtowner, I'll problably buy one . Catch you later, Dan

Uncle Buck · November 6, 2009, 04:07 PM

Had the same problem with mine. I bought a replacement pin at brownells.com and it is now held in with a set screw. Great fix, low prices, wonderful company. I would recommend them.

Brownells [[email protected]]

dandydany · November 7, 2009, 01:06 AM

Uncle Buck, on what gun did you replace the cylinder pin and which one did you buy ? I just order the cylinder pin spring release for my "original" Vaquero.Thanks for the info, catch you later, Dan

November 5, 2009, 11:56 PM	#1
dandydany Senior Member Join Date: August 28, 2008 Location: happy Camp CA Posts: 133	loose base pin The base pin on my Vaquero .45 Colt, seems to move forward out of the notch after a few rds, I found out the problem after I was unable to cock the hammer , or sometimes, the cylinder would not turn. I'm thinking about buying a BELT MOUNTAIN cylinder pin, maybe the Sheriff model. Need some advice on that. Thank you, Dan

November 6, 2009, 09:37 AM	#2
CowTowner Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2007 Location: Cowtown of course! Posts: 1,747	I found that replacing the Base Pin spring did the trick on my Blackhawk. http://gunsprings.com/Revolvers/RUGE...D52/dID228#418 __________________ NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, Home Firearms Safety, Pistol and Rifle Instructor *“Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life......”* President John F. Kennedy

November 6, 2009, 03:14 PM	#3
dandydany Senior Member Join Date: August 28, 2008 Location: happy Camp CA Posts: 133	Thanks for the link Cowtowner, I'll problably buy one . Catch you later, Dan

November 6, 2009, 04:07 PM	#4
Uncle Buck Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2009 Location: West Central Missouri Posts: 2,592	Had the same problem with mine. I bought a replacement pin at brownells.com and it is now held in with a set screw. Great fix, low prices, wonderful company. I would recommend them. Brownells [[email protected]] __________________ Inside Every Bright Idea Is The 50% Probability Of A Disaster Waiting To Happen.

November 7, 2009, 01:06 AM	#5
dandydany Senior Member Join Date: August 28, 2008 Location: happy Camp CA Posts: 133	Uncle Buck, on what gun did you replace the cylinder pin and which one did you buy ? I just order the cylinder pin spring release for my "original" Vaquero.Thanks for the info, catch you later, Dan