Colt SAA loading gate loose

peddler

February 12, 2014 06:29

Need suggestions on how to fix a loose loading gate on the SAA. When flipped open gate moves out toward cylinder and will bind shells. Moves out about .020"- .030". Have tighted
screw that holds in place but will still move out sometimes. Spring is still strong. Need help, Thanks

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  rufe-snow

  February 12, 2014 07:45

  Between the spring itself and the gate is a pin with flattened ends. Known as the gate catch, according to my reference. From your description it's either missing, or inoperable.
  
  See if you can find a on-line schematic, to give you an idea of what it looks like.

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  hrf

  February 12, 2014 08:17

  quote:Originally posted by rufe-snow
  Between the spring itself and the gate is a pin with flattened ends. Known as the gate catch, according to my reference. From your description it's either missing, or inoperable.
  
  See if you can find a on-line schematic, to give you an idea of what it looks like.
  
  
  Numrich calls it a detent, here's the schematic:
  
  http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Manufacturers/Colt-33188/Revolvers-35751/PFrame-38014/SingleActionArmy-37712.htm?page=6

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  andrewsw16

  February 12, 2014 09:02

  quote:Originally posted by hrf
  quote:Originally posted by rufe-snow
  Between the spring itself and the gate is a pin with flattened ends. Known as the gate catch, according to my reference. From your description it's either missing, or inoperable.
  
  See if you can find a on-line schematic, to give you an idea of what it looks like.
  
  
  Numrich calls it a detent, here's the schematic:
  
  http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Manufacturers/Colt-33188/Revolvers-35751/PFrame-38014/SingleActionArmy-37712.htm?page=6
  
  On that page, look for Part Key 24, "Gate Catch Detent"

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  Spider7115

  February 12, 2014 09:09

  quote:Originally posted by andrewsw16
  quote:Originally posted by hrf
  quote:Originally posted by rufe-snow
  Between the spring itself and the gate is a pin with flattened ends. Known as the gate catch, according to my reference. From your description it's either missing, or inoperable.
  
  See if you can find a on-line schematic, to give you an idea of what it looks like.
  
  
  Numrich calls it a detent, here's the schematic:
  
  http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Manufacturers/Colt-33188/Revolvers-35751/PFrame-38014/SingleActionArmy-37712.htm?page=6
  
  On that page, look for Part Key 24, "Gate Catch Detent"
  
  
  

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  peddler

  February 12, 2014 09:55

  No, the detent, part #24 is still there. the slot in the loading gate seems to be too wide. Loading gate will move when you open it about .020"-.030", that's just enough to rub and bind a shell when you are loading. (cylinder will not turn) Most of the time you can shut the loading gate and the cylinder will turn. If you are slow opening loading gate and do not push too much towards the cylinder you can load as normal.

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  Sky Soldier

  February 12, 2014 20:42

  You didn't lend it to "Bubba", did you?
  
  SS

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