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Bearcat
Gents -
Got a question regarding slightly late carry up - on a NM Blackhawk Flat Top .45 Convertible (medium frame), after the addition of a SBH Hammer.
Before the hammer swap, carry up was on the money - cylinder locked up at the same time as hammer reached full cock.
After the hammer swap, cylinder locks up just barely after hammer reaches full cock. This is not really noticeable during normal field operation (function is otherwise great), but the nit picker in me wants it right.
Research indicates (please correct me if I'm wrong) that either "stretching" the pawl - then stoning the lower step, or obtaining a longer pawl (maybe one that matches the hammer?), would be the most likely solutions.
As the original pawl matches the original hammer, I'm hesitant to put it through the heat & beat / stretching process. Planned to order another pawl (they are cheap), stone if necessary / possible, or worst case, try my hand at the stretching / stoning process.
Went to order a pawl from Brownells, but noticed several different P/N's. My understanding is that the NM Blackhawk .45 Convertible (medium frame), uses the same lock work, as the NM Vaqueros. Would the addition of the SBH hammer, require an SBH pawl? Suspect at least a few of you guys have been there / done that - at some point, & your thoughts / recommendations would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
NM BH Flat Top
https://ruger.com/products/newModelBlackhawkConvertible/specSheets/5241.html
SBH Hammer (installed)
https://www.brownells.com/schematics/ruger-/super-blackhawk-sid723.aspx#r28sid723
OPTIONS:
New Vaquero Pawl
https://www.brownells.com/schematics/ruger-/new-vaquero-sid935.aspx#s99679sid935
NM BH Pawl
https://www.brownells.com/schematics/ruger-/new-model-blackhawk-sid721.aspx#s28863sid721
SBH Pawl
https://www.brownells.com/schematics/ruger-/super-blackhawk-sid723.aspx#s28863sid723
Got a question regarding slightly late carry up - on a NM Blackhawk Flat Top .45 Convertible (medium frame), after the addition of a SBH Hammer.
Before the hammer swap, carry up was on the money - cylinder locked up at the same time as hammer reached full cock.
After the hammer swap, cylinder locks up just barely after hammer reaches full cock. This is not really noticeable during normal field operation (function is otherwise great), but the nit picker in me wants it right.
Research indicates (please correct me if I'm wrong) that either "stretching" the pawl - then stoning the lower step, or obtaining a longer pawl (maybe one that matches the hammer?), would be the most likely solutions.
As the original pawl matches the original hammer, I'm hesitant to put it through the heat & beat / stretching process. Planned to order another pawl (they are cheap), stone if necessary / possible, or worst case, try my hand at the stretching / stoning process.
Went to order a pawl from Brownells, but noticed several different P/N's. My understanding is that the NM Blackhawk .45 Convertible (medium frame), uses the same lock work, as the NM Vaqueros. Would the addition of the SBH hammer, require an SBH pawl? Suspect at least a few of you guys have been there / done that - at some point, & your thoughts / recommendations would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
NM BH Flat Top
https://ruger.com/products/newModelBlackhawkConvertible/specSheets/5241.html
SBH Hammer (installed)
https://www.brownells.com/schematics/ruger-/super-blackhawk-sid723.aspx#r28sid723
OPTIONS:
New Vaquero Pawl
https://www.brownells.com/schematics/ruger-/new-vaquero-sid935.aspx#s99679sid935
NM BH Pawl
https://www.brownells.com/schematics/ruger-/new-model-blackhawk-sid721.aspx#s28863sid721
SBH Pawl
https://www.brownells.com/schematics/ruger-/super-blackhawk-sid723.aspx#s28863sid723