Sometimes I just shake my head at the things people need to start a debate over.
That is flat out gorgeousThis was very interesting to me. I learned that there were Colt screwless frame revolvers made that did have the pins welded over in order to facilitate very fine engraving work. Show guns. You could shoot them but not made for disassembly.
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Interesting to look at but that's all . I'd give a hard pass to owning one.
In my case, as an average shooter, I can't imagine whatever mechanical accuracy advantage there is would make a noticeable difference in my shooting so as an old guy resistant to change I'd stick with the tried and true (180 years or so) screws. Also the possibility of the pins getting stuck, being difficult to remove the "i" pins. Not something I'd buy sight unseen.Well as stated, it's a custom "option" so . . . but likewise, it's interesting that (apparently) given the option, you'd choose "less mechanical accuracy" and ease of assembly / disassembly . . .
Care to offer "why"? Just trying to understand "potential customer base" with something "new".
Mike
No sir, the "Action pins" are held in place with basically interference pins that are tapered on the end. Just gently pushing the Action pins out (toothpick or whatever) will move the interference pins out of the way. The mounted back strap and trigger guard keep the interference pins in position ( as normal). To reinstall, just push the a.pins in and push the i.pins down to lock them in place. It's faster and no buggered screw slots.
Mike
It really is a solution in search of a problem from a mechanical angle but is a nice touch for a conversation starter !In my case, as an average shooter, I can't imagine whatever mechanical accuracy advantage there is would make a noticeable difference in my shooting so as an old guy resistant to change I'd stick with the tried and true (180 years or so) screws. Also the possibility of the pins getting stuck, being difficult to remove the "i" pins. Not something I'd buy sight unseen.
I recognize the Elmer Keith picture as a boy over a century ago !Interesting to look at but that's all . I'd give a hard pass to owning one.
In my case, as an average shooter, I can't imagine whatever mechanical accuracy advantage there is would make a noticeable difference in my shooting so as an old guy resistant to change I'd stick with the tried and true (180 years or so) screws. Also the possibility of the pins getting stuck, being difficult to remove the "i" pins. Not something I'd buy sight unseen.
You are a good salesman. I'd take a look at the real thing. Next factor would be cost.I understand that for sure, especially if it's your first time getting any type tuning. It's a lot like the presence of an action stop ( and adjusted correctly) , ya don't know till ya know. The mechanical accuracy of the hammer tracking perfectly ( zero slack) as well as the trigger is something you understand after you've experienced it. As others have posted, the ease of assembling the action without the need of a screwdriver is definitely a plus !!
Thanks!!
Mike
It really is a solution in search of a problem from a mechanical angle but is a nice touch for a conversation starter !
A word on tuning. This may get deleted. A few years ago I got the Evil Roy (tuned) version of an unmentionable Colt (Uberti) from Cimarron. Paid extra for the tuning. My first large caliber revolver. It felt soooo smooth! But due to a shortened hand coil spring the cylinder often would not reach lock up. And many light strikes. That was the beginning of my self education. Replaced the hand coil spring and mainspring. The gun is not as smooth but always goes bang now which is, above all, it's #1 function. I'm sure that all of your tuned guns function very well. Only positive remarks there. Just letting you know that, that was my first experience with tuning so I've come to accept factory triggers as long as they shoot. Also, after semi-autos, any BP trigger is a dream! Except my muskets...they are tuned to a hairs breath.I understand that for sure, especially if it's your first time getting any type tuning. It's a lot like the presence of an action stop ( and adjusted correctly) , ya don't know till ya know. The mechanical accuracy of the hammer tracking perfectly ( zero slack) as well as the trigger is something you understand after you've experienced it. As others have posted, the ease of assembling the action without the need of a screwdriver is definitely a plus !!
Thanks!!
Mike
A word on tuning. This may get deleted. A few years ago I got the Evil Roy (tuned) version of an unmentionable Colt (Uberti) from Cimarron. Paid extra for the tuning. My first large caliber revolver. It felt soooo smooth! But due to a shortened hand coil spring the cylinder often would not reach lock up. And many light strikes. That was the beginning of my self education. Replaced the hand coil spring and mainspring. The gun is not as smooth but always goes bang now which is, above all, it's #1 function. I'm sure that all of your tuned guns function very well. Only positive remarks there. Just letting you know that, that was my first experience with tuning so I've come to accept factory triggers as long as they shoot. Also, after semi-autos, any BP trigger is a dream! Except my muskets...they are tuned to a hairs breath.
Why would pins fit the hammer and trigger pivot/frame holes any more accurately than properly fitting screws and thus increase performance ? I'm thinking perhaps because the major diameter of the thread area of a factory screw is generally a bit larger than the bearing axial portion of the screw that should fit the trigger/hammer holes they ride in ? If so than that is easy enough to remedy by turning and slit saw cutting slots on new screws, fitting the bearing portion to the respective holes and reducing the thread major diameter to match , which is less work than drilling and tapping the frame for pin keeps and then turning, polishing and fitting pins.Thanks, definitely a conversation starter!! I agree that it's not satisfying a perceived problem but it definitely is a mechanical enhancement or "upgrade" from the out of the box offerings . . . with added aesthetics.
Mike
Why would pins fit the hammer and trigger pivot/frame holes any more accurately than properly fitting screws and thus increase performance ?
. . . which is less work than drilling and tapping the frame for pin keeps and then turning, polishing and fitting pins.
Well as stated, it's a custom "option" so . . . but likewise, it's interesting that (apparently) given the option, you'd choose "less mechanical accuracy" and ease of assembly / disassembly . . .
Care to offer "why"? Just trying to understand "potential customer base" with something "new".
Mike
Been shooting and taking them apart for right at 60 years and never had any issues with the screws . I'm old school and like them just like they came when they were new , if I didn't I'd just shoot modern stuff. Don't have an issue with anyone building them like that and I do recognize the talent it takes to do so but it's just not something I crave. When my eyes were still good I could cut cloverleafs all day long with my Belgian 1960 at 25 yards and shoot 50 4 or 5x 's at 50 yards . I don't think pins instead of screws would have caused me to have shot any better.
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