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PaulS Super Member
Joined: Feb 18, 2006 Posts: 4330 Location: South-Eastern Washington - the State
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Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2014 5:01 pm Post subject: four hours of recoil therapy... |
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Well sort of. I got to the range and fire two rounds and the sear would no longer hold the striker. No tools other than some screw drivers but I pulled the trigger out and apart to find the trigger binding on the pivot pin. I had a full brick of 22 to get rid of so I did what any red blooded American boy would do. I used a stone to grind down the center part of the pin until the trigger would spin on it. I used some grass to clean the dust off of everything and reassembled it. I used a bit of motor oil from my dipstick to lube it all up and went back to shooting. The trigger is terrible but it worked and I got through a couple of boxes of 22s before I just couldn't shoot any more. as I was getting ready to go another shooter came over and asked if I could wait while they loaded up their gear so I could let them out. They had forgotten their gate card and we were the last shooters at the range.
Even with challenges and my aching back it was good to get away from the other mental stuff and get something accomplished.
Tomorrow I will disassemble the gun and fix it properly with a new pin and some lapping, careful cleaning and the right lubricant on assembly. Tonight I am going to take some aspirin and rest.
I hope your day was at least as much fun as mine was.
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Elvis Super Member
Joined: Jul 27, 2008 Posts: 9256 Location: south island New Zealand
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Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2014 5:11 pm Post subject: Re: four hours of recoil therapy... |
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good on you for having now how to do so.
cut up good sized boar and managed to just fit it in the freezers.
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slimjim Super Member
Joined: May 16, 2009 Posts: 8314 Location: Fort Worth TX
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Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2014 6:46 pm Post subject: Re: four hours of recoil therapy... |
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Good for you, Paul! I have had to improvise at the range but nothing like that. Took the misses to the George Bush Library in Dallas. It was great!
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Pumpkinslinger Super Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2007 Posts: 5002 Location: NC foothills
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Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2014 6:49 pm Post subject: Re: four hours of recoil therapy... |
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Now there is a "Git 'er done" attitude! I pretty much always enjoy any range time, even if stuff screws up.
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Suzanne Super Member
Joined: Jun 27, 2009 Posts: 3323 Location: Eugene, Oregon
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Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:58 pm Post subject: Re: four hours of recoil therapy... |
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Thanks Paulie, now I know what tools to bring (look for) when I go out.
A nice flat rock and a patch of grass
dipstick
Suz
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BigBlue Super Member
Joined: Jan 16, 2006 Posts: 1108 Location: Lehigh Township, Pennsylvania
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Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2014 6:24 am Post subject: Re: four hours of recoil therapy... |
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Field expedient gunsmithing! Good for you!!
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Bushmaster Super Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2005 Posts: 11393 Location: Ava, Missouri
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Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2014 7:32 am Post subject: Re: four hours of recoil therapy... |
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What's wrong with motor oil as a gun lubricant? I use ATF for all my guns.
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PaulS Super Member
Joined: Feb 18, 2006 Posts: 4330 Location: South-Eastern Washington - the State
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Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 9:19 am Post subject: Re: four hours of recoil therapy... |
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I use ATF too Bushmaster but I cut it with 50% kerosine. It flows better.
Elvis, I would rather have the pork than do "flintstone gunsmithing", but you do what needs to be done.
Suz, It would be easier to take a couple of punches, a small hammer, a pair of pliers and a small sharpening stone.
I got the pin replaced and dressed the trigger pivot hole with a diamond countersink. It seems a lot better now. I did some looking around on the internet and this seems to be a common problem with this model. I may have to build a steel housing to replace the aluminum one.
_________________ Paul
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Bushmaster Super Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2005 Posts: 11393 Location: Ava, Missouri
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Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 9:55 am Post subject: Re: four hours of recoil therapy... |
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Flow? I need it to lubricate where I put it. Not flow where I don't want it.
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PaulS Super Member
Joined: Feb 18, 2006 Posts: 4330 Location: South-Eastern Washington - the State
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Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 12:09 am Post subject: Re: four hours of recoil therapy... |
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Yes but it has to creep between the surfaces and not just sit where you put it. I think ATF is fine - it has fairly good flow but I also use the same oil for penetrating oil - and it works as well as anything (better than most) on the market. It is about the consistency of 3 in 1 oil but has more corrosion resistance.
If you mix it 60/40 with STP oil treatment (or any of the viscosity index increasers) it is an excellent lube for slides and other areas that you need more body to keep it where you put it. I use Hilton's Hyperlube to thicken it and kerosine to thin it down. The thick stuff works for case lube - but you have to clean it off after sizing.
_________________ Paul
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Bushmaster Super Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2005 Posts: 11393 Location: Ava, Missouri
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Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 7:39 am Post subject: Re: four hours of recoil therapy... |
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Other then powder solvents, lead and copper removing solvents. The only other products I use are ATF for general lube & preservation and military artillary gun (red) grease for slide rails.
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