Rye Miles #13621 Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 (edited) Yesterday at the loading table I discovered one of my Colts was missing the whole entire base pin screw and spring assembly! Gone!! I had to borrow a pistol to get through the shoot. I replaced it when I got home with the assembly from a 2nd Gen I have. Works fine. I then tried to put an Uberti cattlemen assembly in the 2nd Gen. I couldn’t get it to work!! I have to order a whole new base pin spring assembly for a Colt. Peacemaker Specialist is the only place I could think of. I’m still trying to figure out how I lost that whole assembly! Grrrrrr……… Edited May 25 by Rye Miles #13621 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 My pre-match to-do list includes checking all the screws. When I shoot SAA type guns, that especially includes those base-pin latch parts and the ejector housing screw. I've only seen a few folks lose the latch parts, but the ejector housing seems to happen more often. 5 or 6 years ago I lost some part, don't recall which, but a friend had a big magnet on a stick in his truck and that found it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 24 minutes ago, Rye Miles #13621 said: ... I then tried to put an Uberti cattlemen assembly in the 2nd Gen. I couldn’t get it to work!! I have to order a whole new base pin spring assembly for a Colt. ... I wonder if Pietta parts might work? Right now my Colts and my one Pietta are 90 miles away or I could check. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 I've actually been thinking about purchasing a used rolling magnet bar (like the kind roofers use) for just such a purpose. Haven't seen one recently though for a decent price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 I looked all over in the area I clean my guns and couldn’t find it! This is the first time in 26 years of shooting single actions that this happened! Unbelievable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 Found out that with the exception of one screw, Pietta parts are not interchangeable with Colts; this from Cimarron. Try Numrich Arms, also. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 My friend Bill Fuchs probably has some. https://springcreekarmory.com/ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 59 minutes ago, Tex Jones, SASS 2263 said: Found out that with the exception of one screw, Pietta parts are not interchangeable with Colts; this from Cimarron. Try Numrich Arms, also. Good to know, Tex, but which screw?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 (edited) Okay, I'm reunited with my guns and did a little testing. The parts on the left are Pietta, Colt on the right. Notice they are configured differently, with the screw that goes through the frame being on the right side on the Pietta, and on the left on the Colt. The spring is on the left side on both, but the Pietta nut is countersunk just a bit to hold the end of the spring. And as you can see the part of the screw that goes through the frame is a tad longer on the Pietta. So here's the interesting part. The Pietta parts fit in the Colt (3rd gen is what I tried) and seem to work fine and hold the base pin securely with no fore and aft movement. The Colt latch will fit in the Pietta but will not push in far enough to release the base pin. The Colt parts protrude from about equal distances from the frame on both sides, while the Pietta parts protrude more on the left than the right, but this is the same way they fit in the Pietta. Interesting. Edited May 21 by Abilene, SASS # 27489 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 1 hour ago, Abilene, SASS # 27489 said: Okay, I'm reunited with my guns and did a little testing. The parts on the left are Pietta, Colt on the right. Notice they are configured differently, with the screw that goes through the frame being on the right side on the Pietta, and on the left on the Colt. The spring is on the left side on both, but the Pietta nut is countersunk just a bit to hold the end of the spring. And as you can see the part of the screw that goes through the frame is a tad longer on the Pietta. So here's the interesting part. The Pietta parts fit in the Colt (3rd gen is what I tried) and seem to work fine and hold the base pin securely with no fore and aft movement. The Colt latch will fit in the Pietta but will not push in far enough to release the base pin. The Colt parts protrude from about equal distances from the frame on both sides, while the Pietta parts protrude more on the left than the right, but this is the same way they fit in the Pietta. Interesting. Interesting, thanks for posting that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I. M. Crossdraw, SASS# 8321 Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Put s little dab of blue loctite on the thread next time. Regularly check to make sure it is snug. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted May 22 Author Share Posted May 22 34 minutes ago, I. M. Crossdraw, SASS# 8321 said: Put s little dab of blue loctite on the thread next time. Regularly check to make sure it is snug. I always check the screws but apparently I forgot! Duh..,,old age I guess. I’ll try the blue loctite!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 3 hours ago, Abilene, SASS # 27489 said: Okay, I'm reunited with my guns and did a little testing. The parts on the left are Pietta, Colt on the right. Notice they are configured differently, with the screw that goes through the frame being on the right side on the Pietta, and on the left on the Colt. The spring is on the left side on both, but the Pietta nut is countersunk just a bit to hold the end of the spring. And as you can see the part of the screw that goes through the frame is a tad longer on the Pietta. So here's the interesting part. The Pietta parts fit in the Colt (3rd gen is what I tried) and seem to work fine and hold the base pin securely with no fore and aft movement. The Colt latch will fit in the Pietta but will not push in far enough to release the base pin. The Colt parts protrude from about equal distances from the frame on both sides, while the Pietta parts protrude more on the left than the right, but this is the same way they fit in the Pietta. Interesting. The one on the left is very similar to Ruger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 9 hours ago, Rye Miles #13621 said: Yesterday at the loading table I discovered one of my Colts was missing the whole entire base pin screw and spring assembly! Gone!! I had to borrow a pistol to get through the shoot. I replaced it when I got home with the assembly from a 2nd Gen I have. Works fine. I then tried to put an Uberti cattlemen assembly in the 2nd Gen. I couldn’t get it to work!! I have to order a whole new base pin spring assembly for a Colt. Peacemaker Specialist is the only place I could think of. I’m still trying to figure out how I lost that whole assembly! Grrrrrr……… Ya know, that if ya shot Ruuugers, that part would be just a phone call away 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I. M. Crossdraw, SASS# 8321 Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 36 minutes ago, Rye Miles #13621 said: I always check the screws but apparently I forgot! Duh..,,old age I guess. I’ll try the blue loctite!! What OLG said below. 4 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Ya know, that if ya shot Ruuugers, that part would be just a phone call away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Had / shot Rugers, good guns since they were first sold. There is just something real about Colts. Like they "been there, done that." 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted May 22 Author Share Posted May 22 4 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Ya know, that if ya shot Ruuugers, that part would be just a phone call away Yea but I don’t care for Rugers . There’s several places that have Colt parts that are just a phone call away too! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted May 22 Author Share Posted May 22 Just now, I. M. Crossdraw, SASS# 8321 said: What OLG said below. No thanks, you know I’m just not a Ruger fan. I love my Colts. I can get parts just as easy thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I. M. Crossdraw, SASS# 8321 Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Rye Miles #13621 said: No thanks, you know I’m just not a Ruger fan. I love my Colts. I can get parts just as easy thank you. I have lots of Ruger parts, and I am just a phone call away. Base pin latch assembly included. Edited May 22 by I. M. Crossdraw, SASS# 8321 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 4 minutes ago, Rye Miles #13621 said: Yea but I don’t care for Rugers . There’s several places that have Colt parts that are just a phone call away too! Good luck! PLZ keep us updated.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted May 22 Author Share Posted May 22 10 minutes ago, I. M. Crossdraw, SASS# 8321 said: I have lots of Ruger parts, and I am just a phone call away. Base pin latch assembly included. 11 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Good luck! PLZ keep us updated.... 12 minutes ago, I. M. Crossdraw, SASS# 8321 said: I have lots of Ruger parts, and I am just a phone call away. Base pin latch assembly included. Look guys please stop making this a Ruger thing. How many times do I have to say I don’t care for Rugers? This can happen with any gun, this was MY fault not the gun. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 1 minute ago, Rye Miles #13621 said: Look guys please stop making this a Ruger thing. How many times do I have to say I don’t care for Rugers? This can happen with any gun, this was MY fault not the gun. Chill out Francis It was a JOKE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted May 22 Author Share Posted May 22 2 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Chill out Francis It was a JOKE I didn’t see any humor Francis! You chill out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Equanimous Phil Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 So far, I've lost/broken the following while shooting my Ubertis: Ejector rod assembly with the screw gone forever Base pin screw assembly, the whole thing went missing. Luckily, the hardened one from VTI was waiting at home for installing Broken cylinder stop spring Always bring a 3rd revolver to the match!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted May 22 Author Share Posted May 22 29 minutes ago, Equanimous Phil said: So far, I've lost/broken the following while shooting my Ubertis: Ejector rod assembly with the screw gone forever Base pin screw assembly, the whole thing went missing. Luckily, the hardened one from VTI was waiting at home for installing Broken cylinder stop spring Always bring a 3rd revolver to the match!! I always bring a spare EXCEPT for Saturday! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted May 22 Author Share Posted May 22 Peacmakers specialists in California has the parts in stock. They have parts for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen parts. They also do complete action jobs and refinshing etc. Ed Janus passed away a few years ago but his wife kept the busy going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted May 22 Author Share Posted May 22 I talked to Chris at PS, Ed Janus’ wife. Really nice lady and knows her Colt parts. Order is on the way! I’ll let you know when it gets here in Ohio from Paso Robles , Ca. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Slim SASS #24733 Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 https://www.harborfreight.com/17-in-mini-magnetic-sweeper-62704.html 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 21 minutes ago, Springfield Slim SASS #24733 said: https://www.harborfreight.com/17-in-mini-magnetic-sweeper-62704.html I needed that last night when a 1911 pin disappeared. Yeesh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 9 hours ago, Springfield Slim SASS #24733 said: https://www.harborfreight.com/17-in-mini-magnetic-sweeper-62704.html We probably need one at the range and every home - for when the spring flies away. Who know what I could find in my gun room!???! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rainmaker, SASS #11631 Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Haha, still looking for that Ruger mainspring strut... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted May 25 Author Share Posted May 25 On 5/22/2023 at 4:35 PM, Rye Miles #13621 said: I talked to Chris at PS, Ed Janus’ wife. Really nice lady and knows her Colt parts. Order is on the way! I’ll let you know when it gets here in Ohio from Paso Robles , Ca. Got it today! Ordered it Monday! Pretty quick from California to here in Ohio! Thanks Chris Janis at Peacemaker Specialists! 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Taylor,SASS#14359 Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 I had a problem putting the base pin catch screw back in as it would not tighten. Looking at Abelines picture it shows the screw on the right side and the spring and nut on the left. The guns schematic drawing shows the opposite. It has the screw and spring on the left and the nut on the right. I did'nt really care as I don't use the gun anyway, but I found it crazy as it would not fit.Looking at your picture, I will try it again. Correct me if I'm all wrong about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted May 26 Author Share Posted May 26 52 minutes ago, Zach Taylor,SASS#14359 said: I had a problem putting the base pin catch screw back in as it would not tighten. Looking at Abelines picture it shows the screw on the right side and the spring and nut on the left. The guns schematic drawing shows the opposite. It has the screw and spring on the left and the nut on the right. I did'nt really care as I don't use the gun anyway, but I found it crazy as it would not fit.Looking at your picture, I will try it again. Correct me if I'm all wrong about this. All my Colts, I have 4, and my Uberti have the part with the spring going in on the left side. I don't know if that helps or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 2 hours ago, Rye Miles #13621 said: All my Colts, I have 4, and my Uberti have the part with the spring going in on the left side. I don't know if that helps or not. Every single action revolver I have ever worked on had that spring on the left side. This includes Rooogers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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