Making a new main spring for the 62 Police

[M. De Land]

There is a Magnum open top, that be the Walker.

My Walker sure is a hoot to shoot especially with these swaged down 200 grain .45 ACP bullets I cast.
Still need to cut a couple of dove tails in her for a new front sight and loading lever Dragoon type latch. That'll bring her up to speed for a "practical" shooter! Those loading levers dropping down after each shot would drive me nuts although this gun has not displayed that habit as of yet with the stiff spring it came with.

 

[45D]

There is a Magnum open top, that be the Walker.

Well, like I said, getting close !! I've been shooting 220gr bullets over 1000fps . . . from a couple of Uberti '60 Armys.
Likewise, 250gr bullets over 1000fps from a pair of Dragoons (Uberti).
No Walker but don't think I need one lol !!!

Mike

 

[Cliffdweller]

Looked all over, utube, many threads and sites. No stiffer spring available unless your a gunsmith and can fabricate one.

I think I know the video your talking about, he didn't use a whole second spring though he cut it down to only have about 2/3rds of the spring.I did that with my new model police and it worked fantastic ....absolutely not one cap jam.

 

[M. De Land]

I think I know the video your talking about, he didn't use a whole second spring though he cut it down to only have about 2/3rds of the spring.I did that with my new model police and it worked fantastic ....absolutely not one cap jam.

What did he cut down ?

 

[45D]

What did he cut down ?

I've cut down feeler gauge leaves to make "helper springs" and it seems to work well. If a spring is a little light, it can help with an extra "kick" as it straightens out. There's already a mounting hole so just narrow the sides. Cut the top square and make a notch so it can "locate" under the main. Leave an "ear" ( bend them upward slightly) on each side to maintain position.

Here's a double -

Mike

 

[Cliffdweller]

What did he cut down ?

He cut down the hammer spring, so it was only 2/3 of it

 

[M. De Land]

I've cut down feeler gauge leaves to make "helper springs" and it seems to work well. If a spring is a little light, it can help with an extra "kick" as it straightens out. There's already a mounting hole so just narrow the sides. Cut the top square and make a notch so it can "locate" under the main. Leave an "ear" ( bend them upward slightly) on each side to maintain position.

Here's a double -
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Mike

I see, instead of making a new heavier one ! Good idea! I wonder how to do this with the odd shaped Walker V main spring that clips in place from a hanger.

 

[Cliffdweller]

I've cut down feeler gauge leaves to make "helper springs" and it seems to work well. If a spring is a little light, it can help with an extra "kick" as it straightens out. There's already a mounting hole so just narrow the sides. Cut the top square and make a notch so it can "locate" under the main. Leave an "ear" ( bend them upward slightly) on each side to maintain position.

Here's a double -
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Mike

Yes! Feeler gauges are great for that!!!