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SmokeWagon Range Report
- CT_Shooter
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SmokeWagon Range Report
I got to the range on Friday and only brought my Uberti/Taylors SmokeWagon .357 revolver.
I had been plagued by the screw on the ejector assembly loosening to the point that I had to tighten it every time I fired more than 20 rounds. Once, when it was very new, the screw came all the way out and the assembly shot forward about 5 feet. Luckily, I found all of the parts and bought a tube of Uncle Mike's Gun-Tite Resealable Adhesive to try to lock it down. I followed the directions to remove any oil as best I could, but after several applications following as many trips to the range, that screw just kept coming loose.
A few weeks ago, still looking for a solution, I bought a tube of Loctite 243 Blue Medium Strength Threadlockers. Well, it seems to have done the trick. That screw remained tight after firing 50 rounds. I was thrilled. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it continues to stay put.
Here is one of two targets from this trip. I'll get a bit more practice with it next week, but I was pleased with this session considering how long it's been since I've been shooting.
I fired standing, offhand and one handed at 7 yards. This is the better of the two targets.
I had been plagued by the screw on the ejector assembly loosening to the point that I had to tighten it every time I fired more than 20 rounds. Once, when it was very new, the screw came all the way out and the assembly shot forward about 5 feet. Luckily, I found all of the parts and bought a tube of Uncle Mike's Gun-Tite Resealable Adhesive to try to lock it down. I followed the directions to remove any oil as best I could, but after several applications following as many trips to the range, that screw just kept coming loose.
A few weeks ago, still looking for a solution, I bought a tube of Loctite 243 Blue Medium Strength Threadlockers. Well, it seems to have done the trick. That screw remained tight after firing 50 rounds. I was thrilled. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it continues to stay put.
Here is one of two targets from this trip. I'll get a bit more practice with it next week, but I was pleased with this session considering how long it's been since I've been shooting.
I fired standing, offhand and one handed at 7 yards. This is the better of the two targets.
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Re: SmokeWagon Range Report
Looks great CT. So good to see you posting a range report again. That's a beautiful cowboy gun, and I'd take that target anyday.
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- North Country Gal
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Re: SmokeWagon Range Report
That's great, CT. Yeah, one thing about Colt clones, they have a problem with screws working loose. Lost one of the trigger guard screws on my Pietta 357 and had to order another one. I also went with the blue loc-titie and it really does help. Love the one-hand shooting. I need to practice more of that, myself.
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Re: SmokeWagon Range Report
it most certainly is .... good shooting .... based on a recommendation from gunsmith, I use Loctite 222 Purple Low Strength Thread Locker for most all firearms screws .... he told me it is perfect for small, fine thread screws .... it holds well and can be removed without damage to the screw's head or its threadsRanchRoper wrote:Looks great CT. So good to see you posting a range report again. That's a beautiful cowboy gun, and I'd take that target anyday.
I happen to have a tube on order from Amazon right now .... I need it to lock down the scope mounting screws on our 44 Mag ====> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002 ... UTF8&psc=1
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Re: SmokeWagon Range Report
Nice shootin,
Hope you've found the fix, hate losing those screws.
RP
Hope you've found the fix, hate losing those screws.
RP
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Re: SmokeWagon Range Report
Just checked my revolver. Had a couple of loose ones. Thanks!!
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Re: SmokeWagon Range Report
Had to join these two fellows, CT, and give my X3 DITTO.
And for not shooting for over a year, I'd say very impressive to boot!
Great shooting, and great gluing.
Very glad you got that screw to stay put, and now that pesky distraction has gone down the sunset trail.
And for not shooting for over a year, I'd say very impressive to boot!
Great shooting, and great gluing.
Very glad you got that screw to stay put, and now that pesky distraction has gone down the sunset trail.
JEBar wrote:it most certainly is .... good shooting .... based on a recommendation from gunsmith, I use Loctite 222 Purple Low Strength Thread Locker for most all firearms screws .... he told me it is perfect for small, fine thread screws .... it holds well and can be removed without damage to the screw's head or its threadsRanchRoper wrote:Looks great CT. So good to see you posting a range report again. That's a beautiful cowboy gun, and I'd take that target anyday.
I happen to have a tube on order from Amazon right now .... I need it to lock down the scope mounting screws on our 44 Mag ====> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002 ... UTF8&psc=1
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Re: SmokeWagon Range Report
Sweet shooting sir. Keeping parts from flying off is a plus. I had the front sight on a rifle pop off once.
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Re: SmokeWagon Range Report
I have the same problem with my Ruger Blackhawk. Although I have not done it yet, I’m told that the fix is to shorten the screw a bit.
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