Bladesmith, SASS 113085 Posted April 7 Posted April 7 I have no commercial interest in this company, just passing along a tool that was rather handy. I find wrangling the loading gate spring to be a pain when disassembling/reassembling a New Vaquero. I used this tool recently and found it to be super convenient so I thought I’d pass it along. It’s sold by RW Grip Frames. https://rwgripframes-com.3dcartstores.com/loading-gate-spring-depressor.html Quote
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted April 7 Posted April 7 I found the one with the screw adjuster to work very well. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1006941615?srsltid=AfmBOorzTavS3rjF9iA352ynxb_0XK5L2tJuZsnhYYLQifxFXyeY4H9E&pid=145866 2 1 Quote
Bladesmith, SASS 113085 Posted April 7 Author Posted April 7 @The Original Lumpy Gritz I have that one as well, but I found the simplicity of sliding this one on and off without have to adjust the screw to be hard to beat. 1 1 Quote
SGT. ELI 35882 GUNFIGHTER Posted April 7 Posted April 7 I had a bunch of leftover brass bar stock so I made and sold a bunch of these. I just set the screw once and then slide into place. 7 1 Quote
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted April 7 Posted April 7 5 hours ago, Bladesmith, SASS 113085 said: I have no commercial interest in this company, just passing along a tool that was rather handy. I find wrangling the loading gate spring to be a pain when disassembling/reassembling a New Vaquero. I used this tool recently and found it to be super convenient so I thought I’d pass it along. It’s sold by RW Grip Frames. https://rwgripframes-com.3dcartstores.com/loading-gate-spring-depressor.html bought one of these when they came out--love ♥ it Quote
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted April 7 Posted April 7 2 hours ago, SGT. ELI 35882 GUNFIGHTER said: I had a bunch of leftover brass bar stock so I made and sold a bunch of these. I just set the screw once and then slide into place. VERY NICE Quote
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted April 7 Posted April 7 Bought this from Wes Flowers 25 years ago. They have been around a long time. In case some of you weren't around when Wes was still with us he invented the Ruger revolver short stroke. 10 Quote
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted April 8 Posted April 8 1 hour ago, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said: Bought this from Wes Flowers 25 years ago. They have been around a long time. In case some of you weren't around when Wes was still with us he invented the Ruger revolver short stroke. That's the one I have. Was a raffle prize at a state shoot many years ago. Quote
Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life Posted April 8 Posted April 8 1 hour ago, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said: Bought this from Wes Flowers 25 years ago. They have been around a long time. In case some of you weren't around when Wes was still with us he invented the Ruger revolver short stroke. My wife’s NMV are a pair he converted to four click, no transfer bar configuration. Still run great, though she doesn’t shoot anymore. Regards Gateway Kid Quote
Horace Patootie, SASS #35798 Posted April 8 Posted April 8 10 hours ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: I found the one with the screw adjuster to work very well. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1006941615?srsltid=AfmBOorzTavS3rjF9iA352ynxb_0XK5L2tJuZsnhYYLQifxFXyeY4H9E&pid=145866 That's the one I have also. Horace Quote
MBFields Posted April 8 Posted April 8 16 hours ago, SGT. ELI 35882 GUNFIGHTER said: I had a bunch of leftover brass bar stock so I made and sold a bunch of these. I just set the screw once and then slide into place. Any left? 1 Quote
SGT. ELI 35882 GUNFIGHTER Posted April 8 Posted April 8 1 hour ago, MBFields said: Any left? No, I usually make some up over the winter but didn't make any this time. Quote
MBFields Posted April 8 Posted April 8 OK. Please let me know when you make some up. Thank you. 1 Quote
Tall John Posted April 9 Posted April 9 On 4/7/2026 at 11:25 AM, Bladesmith, SASS 113085 said: I have no commercial interest in this company, just passing along a tool that was rather handy. I find wrangling the loading gate spring to be a pain when disassembling/reassembling a New Vaquero. I used this tool recently and found it to be super convenient so I thought I’d pass it along. It’s sold by RW Grip Frames. https://rwgripframes-com.3dcartstores.com/loading-gate-spring-depressor.html another happy owner here too! Quote
Mossy Horn Gent Posted April 9 Posted April 9 Ronnie Wells rwgripframes still sells them for $20 plus shipping. Makes disassembling and reassembling loading gate springs easy. Quote
Chancy Shot, SASS #67163 Posted April 9 Posted April 9 You guys are getting lazy in your old age. Just clamp the pistol upright. Use a screw driver to push down the spring. Hold it down with your chin on the screw driver and you have two hands to insert the gate. Chancy 1 4 Quote
I. M. Crossdraw, SASS# 8321 Posted April 10 Posted April 10 3 hours ago, Chancy Shot, SASS #67163 said: You guys are getting lazy in your old age. Just clamp the pistol upright. Use a screw driver to push down the spring. Hold it down with your chin on the screw driver and you have two hands to insert the gate. Chancy THIS, though I don't use my chin to hold down the screwdriver but can use my right hand to push pin out with a pin pusher. Holding screwdriver with your chin may cause dire consequences. Just saying🫢😁 1 Quote
Sedalia Dave Posted April 10 Posted April 10 Harbor freight mini pic set is all I’ve ever used. Quote
Possum Skinner, SASS#60697 Posted April 10 Posted April 10 What a bunch of gamers! Wish I had one... 2 Quote
Fargo Bill, SASS #4942 Posted April 19 Posted April 19 On 4/7/2026 at 1:19 PM, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: I found the one with the screw adjuster to work very well. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1006941615?srsltid=AfmBOorzTavS3rjF9iA352ynxb_0XK5L2tJuZsnhYYLQifxFXyeY4H9E&pid=145866 Handy as a pickle fork. 1 Quote
Dallas McBoomboom Posted April 20 Posted April 20 On 4/7/2026 at 5:02 PM, SGT. ELI 35882 GUNFIGHTER said: I had a bunch of leftover brass bar stock so I made and sold a bunch of these. I just set the screw once and then slide into place. Are you going to have these available for sale at the round up? If so, please put my name on one. Quote
SGT. ELI 35882 GUNFIGHTER Posted April 20 Posted April 20 8 hours ago, Dallas McBoomboom said: Are you going to have these available for sale at the round up? If so, please put my name on one. Sorry, I will not have any made up. 1 Quote
Boggus Deal #64218 Posted April 20 Posted April 20 This is what I’ve used for 25 years. Just a 1” C-clamp with a flat ground into the swivel. Put the flat against the inside of the frame and snug it down. Works great for me. 1 2 Quote
Dallas McBoomboom Posted April 20 Posted April 20 Pretty sure I've got several of those at the shop, I'll give it a rip. Thanks! Quote
Eyesa Horg Posted April 21 Posted April 21 Oakridge Regulator gave us a tip on this a while back. Pick up an old micrometer at a tag sale and use it like the c-clamp above. Works a treat! Quote
Cypress Sun Posted April 21 Posted April 21 On 4/9/2026 at 8:19 PM, I. M. Crossdraw, SASS# 8321 said: THIS, though I don't use my chin to hold down the screwdriver but can use my right hand to push pin out with a pin pusher. Holding screwdriver with your chin may cause dire consequences. Just saying🫢😁 Hmm, you don't sthhay. 3 Quote
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