It can be cured with an extra power latch spring for a lot less then a belt mountain pin but the belt mountain pins are cheap and give the added avantage of tightening your gun. Fermin's I feel we were lucky as the
Machine Topstrap and Install S&W J-Frame Rear Adjustable Without a proper base pin fit, cylinders can wobble around causing variations in carry-up timing and even allow the cylinder to drag on the barrel extension. Powers' build sheet included the that their base pin locks to the barrel with a set screw, which Power Custom (specialty revolver parts)
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I modified the oem pin 'locking groove' on the SBH 44M to emulate the the BM pin and with the few heavy loads I tested it with had no more back outs. The set screw is a good idea, but adding an extra power base pin latch spring will do the most good of holding the pin in place. It is well suited to the Smith & Wesson Mountain revolvers and is the perfect ammo for back-up guns. He is quite old fashioned and eschews the use of phones and computers. five and one-half inch barrel sixguns. Bird's-Head grip frame, Belt Mountain Here on the hill the solution is to buy the three pieces for the latch as a spare. You can see how far the solid round part of the latch comes into base pin hole. Very little hand fitting is done at the ruger factory. West, and for those who love such things as stagecoaches, cattle As most If you haven't had a ruger pin walk your either shooting light loads or just haven't shot enough. The others, well, not so much, except in the fun category. Belt Mountain also produces some of the Law enforcement and military personel use their ammo in our defense with great confidence. It seems Kelye had sent him one to see what he
sixguns I have ever seen. I've thought about picking one of the Belt Mountain pins for my Blackhawk .41 for some time, but wasn't really sure A) whether it was worth a darn; and B) whether it would be a hassle to install. I love the history of the old west and shooting. They could have made the tines longer. potential. loading / unloading, then the cylinder has rotated just a bit 2050 Canoe Creek Road
S&W M29 bar-b-que gun. rear sight is right at home on a Ruger frame, especially on the Randy and his son handle all of the bullet casting and loading in-house. Three. The Old Army base pin is $29.95 for the standard style, with the Keith . info@dustinlinebaugh.com. drives, and the smell of black powder, such a sidearm is as good standard for the real heavy hitters, but for milder recoil the The Powers Sight. If the latch returned sluggishly, or if it did not snap all the way, some metal needs to be removed in the retaining slot. Mike Rintoul, founder of Grizzly Cartridge Company intended that his company, founded in 2003, would come to stay. None of the Rugers I have are sloppy, and what problems I did have, would not have been helped by the new base pin. Ordering through our website or the mail is: Visit our Base Pins page now to see the wide variety of styles and materials we keep in stock. The action on this revolver is nothing short Shooting SASS I've seen a number of "Oh Crap's" expressed when the shooter realized that a small part, pin, or spring decided to pop off and into the dirt. They lock the pin in and every ruger that has any recoil that ive owned eventualy has the pin walk out. Install Belt Mountain Sheriff's Model Locking Base Pin Our friend Kelye Schlepp of Belt Mountain Enterprises is famous for his custom Single-Action revolver base pins. Use leather vise pads to prevent marring
the mark is off, you will drill the hole off. Five. If I decide to shoot it I'll install the Belt Mountain base pin first. Install Belt Mountain Sheriff's Model Locking Base Pin. It goes in and out when you depress the spring, releasing the cylinder pin, like it should. You might have to modify the locking mechanism to get it to slide into place completely. Powers Single-Seven came home to Papa. Check for level of both long and cross
I DO NOT recommend getting one of the Belt Mountain pins with the little locking set screw. Smith & Wesson J-Frame adjustable rear sight. that I find quite appealing. Turnbull Manufacturing is best known for their meticulous Colt handgun and Winchester rifle restorations. Using a hand vise, begin to drill the hole
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One of Thads signature rough-out holsters for a S&W Mtn. That's where Belt Mountain Enterprises, Inc. comes in. The Fermin front sight is a custom build; as Has anybody put the belt mountain base pin on a short barreled new model blackhawk?? PO Box 3090
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Regardless of how hard I try. The #5 style is also . It appears the same as all of my other Ruger Blackhawks, so in this regard, I'm afraid to mess with it.It looks like these 2 components screw together with a small spring contained on the inside, until they bottom out against each other. They might just have a recall or improved part or maybe even send you a box to return the. Belt Mountain Enterprises of Belgrade, Attachments 20190522_151246.jpg 2.8 MB Views: 159 20190522_151251.jpg 2.6 MB Views: 254 20190322_164512.jpg 4.8 MB Views: 241 Terry N. I've tried reading up on this because I doubt I'm the only guy who has had this issue. Although Powers Why? A highly respected revolver guru, Fermin cylinder device allows the cylinder to be swapped out quickly, 0.313" to work perfectly with jacketed or cast bullets. Want to agree (or disagree) with it? praise about lightly, and he is a man who KNOWS revolvers and Five. What retains it, the spring, or are the threads tight? The right side of the latch pin has been contoured to clear the base pin when it is depresses for base pin removal. This means there is more surface contact between the pin and the latch than in the OEM design, which makes for more positive retention. Hammerhead: Designed for all steel-frame .44 Magnum revolvers. Lead Monger Members 830 Gender:Male Location:Fairbanks, Alaska SASS# 98515 Golden Heart Shootist Society Posted October 1, 2018 The Belt Mountain quick-change the loading port is wide enough to allow for this, but with the ultimate accuracy, it is important that a revolver's cylinder XR3 & XR3-RED grips do very nicely for moderately-recoiling Anyplace that is foolish enough to let me shoot. that I have come to expect from Belt Mountain. Jim told me that Kelye is developing some kind of jig to eliminate this
This One a TALO 44 mag off the original Vaquero frame size and the other a current frame 357 Vaquero. barrels. 4-3/4" and set the barrel / cylinder gap to a perfect Montana has been producing over-size custom base pins for Ruger A two piece split ring with drill guide hole and a sleeved drill bit (controlling depth) that fit the guide hole. He is also the source for some of the finest and most useful cast bullets around. spent a bit less than one hour getting the job done. Now I know - thanks! and Barranti Leather: www.barrantileather.com, Buy ammo online at Lucky Gunner: www.luckygunner.com, I'm a big fan or the super Blackhawk and redhawks. smaller frame sizes, and are often used by custom gun makers for As has been said, Rugers are strong guns that will last a long time, but they are also economy level guns. go to the GUNBlast Feedback Page. Thanks again. JavaScript is disabled. Since I first wrote this, Belt Mountain has started making oversized base pins for the Ruger Sheriff's model. I carry the wrench in my wallet, tucked down under a credit card. 10. I have put them on all of mine and won't fire a new one until it has been installed. recoil. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! No barrels shorter than 4 5/8" around here, but you might want as short of a "head" on that pin to not loose any of that available short extraction. To check this, remove the base pin and cylinder and look into the hole that the base pin came out of. Yep, put in a Wolff cylinder pin latch spring. The Sheriff's Model pin can be used on other New Model Rugers to increase the ejector rod stroke for more positive ejection of fired cases. Belt Mountain Pen: Bought one years ago. Paul is also adept at checkering and monograms in ivory. accuracy. A short treatise on the meaning of:(warning-requires fitting). 103 Main St SW
But it isn't something I worry too much about. RN bullet is a lot more harmful than it looks and, even at such low velocities, will often out penetrate most effective projectiles. DUSTIN LINEBAUGH Son of the famous revolver builder John Linebaugh, Dustin carries on the family tradition of excellence and innovation in the field of custom single-action revolvers. For more prosaic jobs, he offers grips in micarta, wood , horn and about any other suitable material he can lay hands on. this to be much of a concern, but it certainly does no harm to The trigger breaks cleanly at 2.5 pounds, with no Click the following link to There is no alignment feature. on any of the images to look at a larger view
I randomly check mine as once, years ago, I had one come loose and lost at the range. Or does it keep tightening until it won't "click" into place? slightly fuller profile; these grips have just the right taper There are a few other reasons many folks in SASS don't use that particular cylinder pin from BM. I don't want to force anything and create problems I don't have. features an experimental square brass bead; this is an ingenious His latest addition to his roster of tools is a set of forcing cone/spot-facing tools with interchangeable pilot bushings. .140" bit to drill the hole. The ink smear will have moved. New Model Ruger revolvers depend on the spring-loaded plunger in the back of the firing pin to keep the transfer bar from catching on the firing pin and tying up the gun so, when a latch fails on these guns, the gun may not fire at all. Come join the discussion about hunting, fishing, survival, archery gunsmithing, optics, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! This thing has me stumped??? allowing the cylinder to be spun in either direction to the exact position desired to allow Over time, Ben has culled his offerings to exclude bullets readily available and now caters to shooters who need obscure or limited-demand bullets that are not obtainable anywhere else. I can guarantee you and would bet you 5 bucks against my house that if you had 50k through your super it would have had the base pin walk at one time of another. Much better to run around buying all sorts of aftermarket parts. There only four 45 Colt caliber Vaquero's and one Super Blackhawk here. If you have an old tip, you can slot it with a Dremel tool and a grinding blade (one of the few safe uses I ever have found for a Dremel). I found out about these cylinder pins on a link that brought me to an old thread that was posted here from 2014. of the finish. Dustin Linebaugh
revolver, and the conversion works with either the original This does not have to
everyone, but is enjoyed by many shooters. The assembly works fine. One thing I had thought about at the time and discounted as probably unnecessary was having the base pin replaced. 2002. Other than Forkin Arms, there are few sources of these bullets. to 50 yards it has thus far proven to be very accurate indeed. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Lock up the gun in a medium vise. It don't take much. I have been reading various things on the internet about folks installing a Belt Mountain Base Pin and sometimes the context indicates it is because the stock pin backed out with recoil. If you tighten the lock screw up too much, the pin flexes and can bind the cylinder. CAS, Black Powder, SW DA Revolvers, Trap, Woodworking, Model Trains, History, Reloading. barrels, it is a fearsome performer. I would bet the bits that are broken are from people over tightening the screw, not trying to remove them. The 6-round ammo carriers are small, tidy and ride well on the off-side. to fit the pin and screw one Saturday afternoon and by the time we were done, we'd
More importantly, unlike the system your photos illustrate (which ultimately relies on the small spring of the loading lever latch to hold the entire machine together during recoil), this Belt Mountain latch/pin locks it down solid. It was however a lesson in Ruger tolerances and fit. To date, I have not installed a Belt Mountain base pin. http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/action-parts/base-pin-parts/base-pin-latches/base-pin-latch-ss-prod12203.aspx. A Base Mtn. To order a Black Dawge cap product so they can correct the problem and return it to you at no cost whatsoever to you? minute, if you are in no hurry. be exact but, you do want as much of the side of the tip to fit the side of the
Anyway, the only other issue I can see is getting the OEM pin out. spring kit is always a nice improvement, but John's It hits the tab on the ejector rod before it comes out of the frame. I just tried the pin in both cylinders. First, He was in the shop when the .50 Special was developed and helped produce the first ones. If you have a pin that protrudes any further, the ejector rod is limited, but for cylinder removal and cleaning you would have to remove the ejector rod housing. revolver (more on that later). 5-1/2" octagonal barrel. Pauls peerless ivory grips with their carved Mexican eagle are an essential element of our fancy Keith No. Idk about falling apart, haven't seen that one. 5 and I like the way it looked. Brownells or comes with the Long Hunter Ruger spring kit. View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message . http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/handgun-tools/takedown-tools/ruger-sa-center-pin-latch-tool-prod695.aspx. This does not have to
On 7/5/2014 at 5:40 PM, John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 said: $3 solution, extra power base pin spring. until the bevel of the working end of the bit has made a complete diameter cut. If so, I would certainly do everything list above by Driftwood. pin latch and prevents the base pin from slipping forward under I have a 45 Colt NM Blackhawk and a 44 mag SBH Hunter. Box 353
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The two that require some fitting are both Vaquero models. And that means if you have a pin slowly creeping out you might be searching for it in the dirt on the range. Regrettably Ron has hung up his files and screwdrivers for the most part but, happily, he and son Randall are still hard at it, now producing a wide variety of tools, fixtures and parts for both handgun and rifle builders. When the New Vaquero came along, it had a pin with a shorter head like a Colt so the pin could be removed without removing the ejector housing. December 8, 2015 in SASS Wire. Just bottom it out. My first .44 was a SBH and after a few cylinders full of my handloads the cylinder became so loose that you could turn it by hand in the locked position. Latch goes before cylinder pin. cheap, but compared to the cost of a hunt, or to the loss of ones One is a Bisley Vaquero in stainless and the other is a standard blue Vaquero, both in .44 Rem Mag. Bird's-Head Single Seven has proven to be more than up to the Of particular interest to us are his ultra big-bore revolver cartridges which are a boon to non-reloaders. Magnum rifle munitions, his three .44 Magnum loadings are even today the standard by which all others are judged. I had the same notion a bit ago with two separate versions of the short barreled Ruger. the convenience of using a cartridge-conversion cylinder to too far; this is not much of a problem with 22 cartridges, as Nothing wrong with it. I've read the base pin groove being too shallow is what makes pins jump with heavy recoiling guns, so the locking base pin may just be a fail safe measure anyway. Changeling. Visit http://www.midwayusa.com/product/896243/wheeler-engineering-screwdriver-bit-ruger-single-action-cylinder-base-pin-latch?cm_vc=S015ID239832. C Garza's Customized Shooter's Resources, makes what I Belt Mountain Enterprises Box 353 Belgrade, MT 59714 (406) 388-1396 beltmountain.com information@beltmountain.com This flange prevents the rotation of the pin in the frame, a cause of frame wear in Colt sixguns. Two, Using a hardened tool steel center punch (centered through the screw hole)
I have replacing the pin until, just recently, it started coming lose after ten or
round barrel, will no longer work. hammer & trigger are beyond question. That would never work. FAQs. Working in wood, ivory and a variety of other materials, Dustin is a welcome entry to the rarefied roster of first-rate grip makers. gun was going to be Winchester factory, the pin should stay put. It has never failed us and has always given exemplary performance. 29379 Hwy. I While it is always best to send complete guns for fancy grips to ensure the very best possible fit, Paul can work with just a Ruger or Freedom Arms one-piece grip frame which saves costly round-trip airfare and FFL transfer fees. precision of a square sight post. They tighten up the cylinders in single actions, stopping any side to side sloppiness that most of the modern . custom front revolver sights available, finest custom those who use the popular cartridge conversion cylinders for the I figured that, since the primary load for the
I recently purchased six of the knurled locking base pins and four installed without a hitch. 5 style grip frames made from a tracing of Elmer Keiths storied No. Everything clicks into place when I push the cylinder pin home into position. left nipple, and your favorite movie features a nuclear-powered 205 10th Ave, SW
flip over John's interpretation of a 327 Bird's-Head As far as I can tell, the "sex bolt" assembly that locks the cylinder pin into place, isn't loose. I hunt with several large caliber Rugers and they have BM pins with the set screws. I don't mind spending money on the proper tools. Got something to say about this article? With factory
the Old Army. Most buy rugers because there brute strong guns. Simply Rugged holster, hand-carved by Rick Gittlein. Our base pin latches are $11.00 plus $1.00 postage. .50 Special revolvers and .250 rook rifles are best enjoyed with authentic projectiles. Fit Power Custom Bisley Hammer & Trigger. By the way, I did not do any fitting. By If so, then wouldn't you have to do that every time you removed the base pin to drop out the cylinder for cleaning? Over time, the factory-made base pin latches will wear down. attention. Box 353. to fit the pin and screw one Saturday afternoon and by the time we were done, we'd
It can be cured with an extra power latch spring for a lot less then a belt mountain pin but the belt mountain pins are cheap and give the added avantage of tightening your gun. This afternoon I will try your method and see what I come up with. Yep and DON'T spend the money unless you have other Rugers that will take the pin. NSCA super veteran. If all of It won't work forward on its own. Observe where the ink got smeared. I had a single-six that was spitting lead like crazy. case) shortened to 1.160, the .50 Special bullet required a proper round-nose bullet. Available in both blue and stainless and for Old and New Model Rugers, these Colt SAA-size parts are a great way to dramatically upgrade the quality of Ruger revolvers. My feeling is that given proper maintenance Ruger single action handguns will not be plagued with much of this stuff. Trust me on this, the first BM pin I bought had the set screw. There are four hi-performance loadings for the venerable .45 Colt which make this round competitive with the .44 Magnum. Dustin Linebaugh (grip maker)
One thing I had thought about at the time and discounted as probably unnecessary was having the base pin replaced. Belt Mountain Ruger Base Pins are hardened, centerless ground to .2495" diameter and handsomely finished. How do you determine that? Mountain device is just the thing for quickly removing the John Powers really takes it to the next level, as a custom Jim offered it to me in exchange for an article about fitting it
Impressive accuracy for a blind guy shooting a relatively stock Ruger revolver but typical of Grizzly ammo. of the screw fits down through the pin as far as it does with the pin out of the
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Such tiny The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. I am uncomfortable with having to take the gun apart to pull the cylinder, as many seem to have run up against. as the smaller Single-Six frame coupled with the 4-3/4" It would be easy enough to mill off 1/4 to 1/2 of the ejector rod head to allow proper functioning if it was indeed a little tight. Manson Precision Tooling (chambering reamers, specialty tools)
Even with heavier springs and heat-treated latch parts, none are dependable enough in .44 Magnum and .45 Colt, let along for custom .475 and .500 Linebaugh guns. A forum community dedicated to the great outdoors and hunting enthusiasts. Any serious shooter and lover of vintage American firearms should visit and linger over their website and handiwork. But, a Belt Mountain cylinder pin is made with a slightly larger diameter and a deep full-circle-groove where the latch pin catches the pin head. Thanks to SD. Check to make sure the contour is correct to just clear the base pin's full diameter. shoot it does! Buffalo Bore ammo: www.buffalobore.com, For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. on any of the images to look at a larger view. I am proud to have made his acquaintance, thanks to my The Belt Mountain Base Pin is .002 oversize, and the groove for the base pin catch is just . (406) 388-1396
It installed quite easily in my Ruger, slipped right in place in both cylinder and frame. Stunning carved ivory Mexican eagle on a Ruger No. Shooting cap and ball sixguns is not for Handsome little 'Bearpaw' holster for the wee Ruger Bearcat.. Replace the pin if it cranks your tractor. The grips that come standard on this little sixgun are made of checkered white plastic. Copyright Complaints: Please direct DMCA Takedown Notices to the registered agent: Questions on installation: Is it really necessary to remove the ejector rod and housing per instructions to properly fit the base pin? A few months ago, my close friend Fermin bullets but is at the upper end of the velocity envelope for cast bullets. there were no misfires or malfunctions of any kind. until the bevel of the working end of the bit has made a complete diameter cut. of the finish. Belt Mountain pins are centerless ground to a higher tolerance, and fit the cylinders with less slop than the originals. Popping the cylinder Three-shot groups, fired standing offhand at five yards. Place Your Order. I figured that, since the primary load for the
The US marked holster is a period piece for a USFA Lend Lease model. Being able to get the pin out easily is important - see next comment. But, a Belt Mountain cylinder pin is made with a slightly larger diameter and a deep full-circle-groove where the latch pin catches the pin head. GARRET CARTRIDGEs OF TEXAS Randy Garrett started experimenting with hi-performance .44 Magnum ammunition in the early 70s and developed the first truly effective big-game hunting .44 Magnum ammunition that kept the .44 Magnum caliber in the hunt in the face of bigger and more powerful rounds such as the .454 Casull and .475 Linebaugh. Did the latch snap smartly all the way home? Already had the extra power spring. I had this same problem with 1 of a pair of OMV's. The Belt Mountain conversion makes this process quick and easy, and the parts are built and assembled with the precision and quality that I have come to expect from Belt Mountain. Notice the groove does not run around the pin, it simply runs across the pin. I have several different Ruger single actions, and this is the only one with that issue. larger 32 cartridges, advancing the cylinder to this point means Have Linebaugh, Hamilton bowen, dave clements, Alan harton, or about any other custom guns smith build you a ruger and its going to come with a belt mountain pin. I KNOW WHAT SEX I WAS BORN!! everything needed, including a hex wrench. Belt Mountain conversion makes this process quick and easy, and As shown in the accompanying picture, Powers flawlessly Want to agree (or disagree) with it? If the pin moves forward enough, and the cylinder isnt properly positioned relative to the barrel and firing pin, failures to fire can occur. bullet for the ever-popular 7MM Nambu. Continue snapping the latch and removing tiny bits of metal until the latch snaps home smartly all the way. Last year, Dad and I rebuilt a Flattop Ruger .44 magnum into a .45 Colt Packin' Pistol. Not the stubby sheriff model pin, not the set screw locked pin. (formerly Power Custom). After reading the very brief instructions, I got even more confused than at the start. Jim offered it to me in exchange for an article about fitting it
I think the Base Pin is also carried by Midway. But Like Boggus said, on my old Vaqueros, they all have been replaced with Belt Mtn pins, WITHOUT the BP type set screw. Have Linebaugh, Hamilton bowen, dave clements, Alan harton, or about any other custom guns smith build you a ruger and its going to come with a belt mountain pin. requisite exchange of a quite reasonable sum of cash, the Belgrade, MT 59714
Make 5" Octagon Barrel, Douglas Barrel Blank, 1-14" spent a bit less than one hour getting the job done. He is fluent both in fancy wood and ivory, offering both in one and two-piece styles for single actions. If the base pin is coming out in recoil, it's because the locking mechanism is not going in far enough to fully engage the groove in the base pin. I figured that would be my lot if I set up my gun necessitating ejector rod housing removal every time I cleaned my firearm. If you have a pin that protrudes any further, the ejector rod is limited, but for cylinder removal and cleaning you would have to remove the ejector rod housing. Also, for For I own one of these, and they are great revolvers, but powercustom.com
His pins are actually made to a tighter tolerance than the OEM pins found in a Colt clone, or Ruger. .05" deep. Rim Rock suppliesa wide variety of useful styles and weights, everything from casual bevel-based plinkers to premium, hard-cast gas-checked LBT hunting bullets. Spring-loaded smokeless style base pin latches on Ruger and Colt SAAs were designed almost 150 years ago before the advent of powerful magnum calibers using heavy bullets. 310 gr. Conventional in style, they are as good as it gets in execution. White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
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few seconds if a spare loaded cylinder is available. His 350 gr. P. O. something special. Sep 23, 2017 at 7:03am whitworth said: Yes, but Belt Mountain no longer produces them, Mike Rintoul does of Cast Performance. Before moving back to Montana to set up his own shop amongst his own people, Ben worked with us at Bowen Classic Arms when it was a small, struggling two-man shop. The head flange is slightly larger than standard and has a relief cut for clearance of the barrel. Grand Blanc, MI 48439
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