Rube Burrows Posted January 26, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.T Chambers, SASS#76185 Posted January 26, 2011 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dang It Dan 13202 Posted January 26, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rube Burrows Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Sgt. Jake McCandless #3368 Posted January 26, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rube Burrows Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftwood Johnson, SASS #38283 Posted January 26, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Will Shootem, SASS # 29892 Posted March 30, 2011 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santa Fe River Stan,36999L Posted March 30, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheriff Oso, SASS #57788L Posted March 30, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted March 30, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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