Hoss Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 I just acquired a BSS. Looks like will be my # 1 shotgun. Slicker than snot on a doorknob! But….lever is still straight. My other shotguns are bent to facilitate opening. Is there a trick to bending? Heat it it just put in vice and go? Is this something I can do, or better left to somebody with more experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Heat, then bend. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slapshot Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Being new ,I'd ask what is the advantage to bending the lever? And which way do you bend it more to the left so you don't have to push it as far to the right to open it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 11 minutes ago, Slapshot said: Being new ,I'd ask what is the advantage to bending the lever? And which way do you bend it more to the left so you don't have to push it as far to the right to open it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Graybeard Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 I am left handed ...so I don't want mine bent. If you see The Brisco Kid...I am sure he could do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Rick Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 9 minutes ago, Slapshot said: Being new ,I'd ask what is the advantage to bending the lever? And which way do you bend it more to the left so you don't have to push it as far to the right to open it? This pic is compliments of @Jeb Stuart #65654 for sale ad. You can see how the lever is bent to allow a right handed shooter to be able to engage the lever earlier. Work can also be done internally to allow the lock to release/open (not sure of the correct terminology) earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slapshot Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Thanks guys thought that might be the reason, just wasn't sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 33 minutes ago, Hoss said: I just acquired a BSS. Looks like will be my # 1 shotgun. Slicker than snot on a doorknob! But….lever is still straight. My other shotguns are bent to facilitate opening. Is there a trick to bending? Heat it it just put in vice and go? Is this something I can do, or better left to somebody with more experience? Whar's Mongo when you need him!!??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 56 minutes ago, Marauder SASS #13056 said: Whar's Mongo when you need him!!??? Eating Crayons OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slapshot Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 1 hour ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Eating Crayons OLG Someone says crayons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Bending the lever will take your times from the 30s down into the teens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBFields Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Do it yourself. You can leave it on your gun. Use a small crescent wrench because it has smooth jaws. Put a wrap of black electrician tape over each jaw. Put the bss in a vice without barrels on. As you start putting pressure on you can feel it move but do not over apply pressure. You will know. It can take a fair amount of pressure so be patient and slow. If you feel better heating it, just make sure to not overheat that is not good as metal looses temper when to hot. I would do it cold. Did 2 of my bss's this way and works fine. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 12 hours ago, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said: Bending the lever will take your times from the 30s down into the teens. I do t think it makes a huge difference. But my other shotguns were bent, this one isn’t. About 1-2 times per match it doesn’t open because I didn’t push the lever all the way. Might as well fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlesnake Slim Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 12 hours ago, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said: Bending the lever will take your times from the 30s down into the teens. Dang, I must have bent mine the wrong way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozark Huckleberry Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 12 hours ago, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said: Bending the lever will take your times from the 30s down into the teens. If just bending the lever would do that, I’d tie it in a knot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBFields Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Next time you need advice just ask. I have all sorts of it. Some not so great but I give it out anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBFields Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 My post was directed at rattlesnake but if anyone needs unwanted advice just ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakebite Dust SASS 75484 Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 I bent the one on my SKB with a crescent wrench. Someone named Shotgun Boogie told me that the SKBs were softer metal and easier to bend. Just go slow and don’t break it. not sure about the metal on your gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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