Bisley Joe Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 The retention screw for the cylinder pin (really a little thumb screw) in my Cimarron SAA keeps coming loose. Anyone have a solution idea? I'll probably just get a regular screw to replace that thumb screw anyway, but wondering if you all use light duty thread locker or something. It would royally suck to lose that screw when shooting and have the gun instantly rendered inoperable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dane, SASS#5536 Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Blue loctite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Ah, just as a little piece of information. In the box your BP frame Cimarron came in, was the correct little flush screw that retains the Cylinder Base Pin. The Knurled thumb Screw you reference was/is an assembly screw. Above is mentioned "Blue LocTite" which is THE fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hashknife Cowboy Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 I actually use clear nail polish.....removes from thread easier when you need to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 As noted that thumb screw is NOT the base pin retention screw. The solution is to install the correct screw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 The two-position base pin makes it harder to get the base pin in exactly the correct position for the screw. If you cut off 1/4" or so from the rear of the base pin and polish it (or replace it with a single position base pin), then when the pin is pushed all the way into the frame it will be perfectly positioned for the retention screw. As mentioned, the flush-fit screw is usually inside the cutout in the lower left of the box - you have to look for it. If you need to order one, the older guns (more than 20 years old) used a smaller screw which is very difficult to find, so hopefully you don't have one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
German Jim Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 I use the Blue Loctite or clear nail polish. Both work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Foot Johnson Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 I've always used hard bullet lube. Low strength Loctite 222MS (purple) would be a good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Creek,5759 Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Clear Fingernail Polish works well. Have been using it for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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