Can the safety lock in New Vaqueros/Blackhawks be removed?

[Redington Slim]

Can the safety lock in New Vaqueros/Blackhawks be removed? If yes, is there an adapter available to secure the mainspring to use in the grip frame?

 

[Uncle Howie]

Google the following phrase (in blue). Just copy/paste into Google.
It's NOT a clickable link... just a colored font so it is obvious.

site: rugerforum.com internal lock removal

You should find several relevant threads here.
(I have not read them...)

 

[Redington Slim]

Thanks Uncle Howie, it worked and I got the answer I needed, although it was not what I wanted to hear! Oh well!

 

[Kevin]

Have you ever had any trouble with the lock? Just wondering if the cost to have a gunsmith do the work, would be worth it.

 

[DHD]

You can do it without too much trouble. The simplest way is to use a Bearcat stirrup, another hammer strut, and a new mainspring (maybe not the mainspring, but if you do you'll have it available). The Bearcat stirrup can slide and possibly fall off of the stirrup perch (or whatever it's called) so some slight filing to create a place for the new stirrup to sit. I hope that made sense.

My shooting partner and I did it to a Lipsey's 44 Special or a 357 midframe he has. Can't really remember which one. It works fine and has never caused any problems.

If you're adventurous and capable, the better way is to make a stirrup to fit the perch.

 

[Leadhound]

Pretty sure you can just swap the lock for the Bearcat stirrup, your strut and spring should still work.

 

[Redington Slim]

Bearcat stirrup! Thanks guys!

 

[z1r]

Pretty sure you can just swap the lock for the Bearcat stirrup, your strut and spring should still work.

I found the Bearcat perch precarious at best. So I made my own.

 

[Redington Slim]

z1r, nice job!