Rube Burrows Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 Ok, so I picked up a 73 this weekend with a super smooth action and now im also thinking it has been short stroked. This is my first 73 so still plenty to learn. I have read there are different generations of short stroke kits and was wondering how one would tell. Here are a couple of pics. Lever fully cocked. http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af312/jwheeler331/Cowboy%20Stuff/DSCN0200.jpg Innards http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af312/jwheeler331/Cowboy%20Stuff/DSCN0206.jpg http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af312/jwheeler331/Cowboy%20Stuff/DSCN0205.jpg http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af312/jwheeler331/Cowboy%20Stuff/DSCN0207.jpg
M.T Chambers, SASS#76185 Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 I'm no expert Rube, but my guess would be a first generation kit from either C&I, or maybe Pioneer?
Dang It Dan 13202 Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 The links don't look like C&I and if they are Pioneer, they must be first gen. The throw is a little shorter than factory. You "might" want to go to shorter links, but I would say run it for a while just the way it is. When you get to the point where you are getting 10 shots off in around three seconds, you may want to change. BTW, I run two rifles, one a 5th gen and one is a 3rd gen. The 3rd gen is a bit more reliable for me and just as fast. Dang It Dan
Rube Burrows Posted January 26, 2011 Author Posted January 26, 2011 The links don't look like C&I and if they are Pioneer, they must be first gen. The throw is a little shorter than factory. You "might" want to go to shorter links, but I would say run it for a while just the way it is. When you get to the point where you are getting 10 shots off in around three seconds, you may want to change. BTW, I run two rifles, one a 5th gen and one is a 3rd gen. The 3rd gen is a bit more reliable for me and just as fast. Dang It Dan Yeah, I dont think I will be getting off 10 shots in 3 seconds anytime soon. I am used to 92s and I tell you. This 73 is a real treat.
Ranger Sgt. Jake McCandless #3368 Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 Looks to me like Pioneer,1st.because no replacement carrier lifter,it would have the same finish as the links. I have a first gen set in my 73. While not super short they are about 1/4" longer throw than my 66 Codymatic,fine by me. Adios Sgt. Jake
Rube Burrows Posted January 26, 2011 Author Posted January 26, 2011 Looks to me like Pioneer,1st.because no replacement carrier lifter,it would have the same finish as the links. I have a first gen set in my 73. While not super short they are about 1/4" longer throw than my 66 Codymatic,fine by me. Adios Sgt. Jake Works for me. Thanks for all the info guys.
Driftwood Johnson, SASS #38283 Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 Howdy I have no idea what brand of short stroke links you have in your '73, but here is a photo of my '73 with the action fully open. The links in my '73 are stock, so this is what you get with the stock links, just for comparison. Full Stroke
Guest Will Shootem, SASS # 29892 Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 Howdy I have no idea what brand of short stroke links you have in your '73, but here is a photo of my '73 with the action fully open. The links in my '73 are stock, so this is what you get with the stock links, just for comparison. Full Stroke That's an early version of my standard short stroke kit. Looks like a vintage 2004. I can tell because the pins aren't welded, and they are not bead blasted. Will Shootem Pioneer Gun Works.
Santa Fe River Stan,36999L Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 That's an early version of my standard short stroke kit. Looks like a vintage 2004. I can tell because the pins aren't welded, and they are not bead blasted. Will Shootem Pioneer Gun Works. I shot 10 rounds in 2.04 seconds with a kit just like that......it's plenty fast. Stan
Sheriff Oso, SASS #57788L Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 Stan said, "I shot 10 rounds in 2.04 seconds with a kit just like that......it's plenty fast." I agree. unfortunately, the kit does not improve my accuracy! hahaha. But Manatee's GRABBER front sight has helped me A LOT with that. I still miss a few when I run my 73 FAST, but not nearly as many as before. FWIW-YMMV...SOso
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 I shot 10 rounds in 2.04 seconds with a kit just like that......it's plenty fast. Stan It has been determined that your Borg! ..........Widder
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