Matthew Duncan Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 After 20 some years my Uberti Model P revolvers (45 Colt) are getting tired and a bit worn. Trigger pull is getting too lite. I'm mechanically incline so any recommendations on how I can increase the amount of trigger pounds that is required to fire the revolver? I'm a bit soured on taking them to a Gun smith. Last time I did to fix Uberti's Gorilla stripping threads the GS solution was to drowned the parts in red locktite which didn't last for the first stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Rich Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 If the screw that holds the trigger tension spring is long enough you can make a spring booster by using a piece of #32 piano wire to add on top of the existing spring. kR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 I'd start with a new set of springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 PM Sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Also take a critical look at top of trigger and sear notch. If rounded or otherwise worn off, maybe time to replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 id put a new trigger in first it might just turn out perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Take off the grips. If the big screw that holds the hammer spring against the frame is loose, tighten it. You'll have to take the backstrap off it to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 I second what Warden said. Look at the trigger sear for wear and replace the trigger if need be. Also look at the hammer cam for wear as well the hammer may need to be replaced too. I would also just replace the bolt trigger spring too while the guns apart. I think VTI still sells the old hammers and triggers, act fast they’re goin quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Duncan Posted January 14, 2020 Author Share Posted January 14, 2020 On 1/1/2020 at 6:17 PM, H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 said: Take off the grips. If the big screw that holds the hammer spring against the frame is loose, tighten it. You'll have to take the backstrap off it to it. Just got back to this project. Hammer spring screw was tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Duncan Posted January 14, 2020 Author Share Posted January 14, 2020 On 1/1/2020 at 2:53 PM, Goody, SASS #26190 said: I'd start with a new set of springs. New Trigger bolt springs ordered. Main Spring was a 3rd party. I'll put the original back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Duncan Posted January 14, 2020 Author Share Posted January 14, 2020 On 1/1/2020 at 3:41 PM, Timothy said: id put a new trigger in first it might just turn out perfect. I had a new trigger in my spare parts bag. Compared the used with the new and they look identical, nice sharp crisp edges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Duncan Posted January 14, 2020 Author Share Posted January 14, 2020 On 1/1/2020 at 3:17 PM, Warden Callaway said: Also take a critical look at top of trigger and sear notch. If rounded or otherwise worn off, maybe time to replaced. Believe you may have nailed it. There isn't much of a third notch left on the hammer. Trigger isn't worn and fits snugly in hammer notches one and two. At $93 per Hammer I'll cross my fingers and replace the springs first. Would anyone provide a close up picture of a known good hammer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 hammer can be recut if the notch is worn. should be recased where cut with Kasenit or something similar. Best done on a jig or by someone that has done a bunch of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 2 hours ago, J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE said: hammer can be recut if the notch is worn. should be recased where cut with Kasenit or something similar. Best done on a jig or by someone that has done a bunch of them. I had a second generation Colt SAA hammer welded and recut and new cam installed and fitted to the action. Cost $220 +/- . A new Uberti hammer would be cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Duncan Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 Found a picture of what the hammer notches should look like. Close to a 45 degree bevel. Mine is more like a straight 90 degrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 While it may need rewelding, it often does not if you replace the trigger with one that is taller than what is in it. 220 to rework a colt hammer with a new or repaired cam and trigger notch might be a little high, but simply fitting a new trigger, recutting and hardening it should be considerably less. If it is flat and it wasn't altered that way, the hardening on the hammer wasn't good in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Duncan Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Coyote Moon quickly found the problem. It was the worn third notch on the hammers. He applied his expertise and the trigger pulls went from less then a pound to averages of 3 1/2 pounds. Revolvers are good for another 20 years IMHO. Revolvers are back in the safe waiting for the first match in April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Matthew Duncan said: ...Revolvers are back in the safe waiting for the first match in April. Wait a minute, you're not going to be dry-firing them 500 times every day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 I would go to the range and check them out (maybe 25 rounds through each revolver), rather than getting into a match and finding there is still a problem. Cat Brules Cat Brules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Duncan Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 2 hours ago, Cat Brules said: I would go to the range and check them out (maybe 25 rounds through each revolver), rather than getting into a match and finding there is still a problem. Cat Brules As soon as the ground thaws, the sun shines and the temps get above fifty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Big Tree Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Did you get the barrel's threaded hole for the ejector rod housing repaired as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Duncan Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Ya Big Tree said: Did you get the barrel's threaded hole for the ejector rod housing repaired as well? Yes I did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 4 hours ago, Matthew Duncan said: As soon as the ground thaws, the sun shines and the temps get above fifty. yeah, there’s that! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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