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Ruger base pin latch

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Re: Ruger base pin latch

Post by 5shot » Sat Jun 07, 2025 11:20 pm

I only have two single action Rugers left, a .41 and .45 Colt and they are both Bisleys. Both are relatively pleasant with heavy loads for me. I've never liked the standard blackhawk grip on a gun with heavy recoil.

The best solution I've found for loosening screws is a product called Vibra-Tite VC-3. It's a red gummy goo that doesn't set up like loc-tite so screw removal doesn't turn into a battle. My bottle is starting to dry up so I'll soon be checking on where to find more.

Edit to add....I see they have it at Walmart for $35 a bottle. :o

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Re: Ruger base pin latch

Post by BigAl52 » Sun Jun 08, 2025 12:45 am

Ive got 3 with the plow handle grip. Ya the one that will bust that big finger right next to the index finger with heavy magnum loads. I get what you’re saying 5shot. One of mine is a 41 and the other 2 are 357. One of those 2 is a convertible with a 9mm cylinder. I shoot the 9 mm quite often as it does ok with steel plate shooting. Big hands and plow handle Ruger grips aren’t a good fit. I did change my guns to Bear Paw grips. His grips do improve that standard grip frame a bunch. They feel good when shooting those guns.
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