Colt SA .22
I recently bought my wife a single action Colt .22 pistol It has a black frame and to remove the pin to change cylinders you have to remove a screw . On my Colt it has a case hardened steel frame and to remove the cylinder pin it has a push and release type system to release the pin . Is it possable to change the wifes pistol over to the push and release as on mine with the case hardened frame? [?]
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Short answer: No.
Your wife's .22 is either a SAA (large frame-blackpowder style) Colt, or the smaller .22lr frame. A good gunsmith could counter bore the transverse pin channel, fill in the set screw channel, fit a new basepin etc. for you. And then you'll receive a [hefty] bill.
If you are set on the transverse pin system, best to buy one that has the pin. The paragraph above is wordy, but it explains why I wouldn't bother. Hope I helped. Joe
EDIT-added info:
Below link is a "ferinstance". It's a Colt! and .22 cal. and looks like it is Casehardened! (You seem to like the C/H frames.)
Modern SAA's come with, and without the transverse pin. I must admit the smaller Colt frames...I don't know what feature they have, or if the buyer has a choice in the basepin arrangement. Anyway, the firearm in the link shows a transverse pin. Here's the link! Good luck! Joe
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=128459321#PIC0 -
I've owned a lot of .22 caliber Colt Peacemakers and Scouts and I've never seen a "blackpowder"-type frame. They have all had cross-pin frames. Is it actually a Colt or a copy? Can you post a pic? 0 -
Thats what I figured,lot of work to change it over . My pistol is a new frontier buntline with the case hardened frame with adjustable sights .The wifes is a frontier scout with a black frame which I suspect is a annodized alloy and not steel as it is much lighter with a grove for the rear sight and a blade up front . They are both accurate ,I was just wanting to make it easier for her to switch cylinders. Thanks for the information guys ,shes just going to have to carry a screwdriver . 0 -
I would get the wife a Scout, while they are not to pricey. They can be found NIB still, and all I have seen, are good shooters. Remember though, that they do not have a transfer bar safety system, and are only safely carried with a hammer down on an empty chamber...hence...5 rounds in the cylinder, not six. Do NOT depend on the safety notch for safety. If the gun is dropped and hits hammer first, it will most likely fire if there is a round under the hammer.
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OMG !, here we go with the safety nuts, there was a time (10+ years) i carried a Colt Scout every time i went out for a walk, hunting, trapping, plinking etc., and carried 6 in the cylinder, always had it on the safety notch, never dropped my gun if you are reasonably safe with firearms, then i say 6 in 6. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by USN_Airdale
OMG !, here we go with the safety nuts, there was a time (10+ years) i carried a Colt Scout every time i went out for a walk, hunting, trapping, plinking etc., and carried 6 in the cylinder, always had it on the safety notch, never dropped my gun if you are reasonably safe with firearms, then i say 6 in 6.
I say you need to get with it then. Has nothing to do with how safe or unsafe you are. Slip and fall, hit the hammer with it strapped on your hip, and bang...where did that bullet go. Has nothing to do with being "reasonably safe", but has to do with following the established safety procedures, that will help prevent an AD from happening. It is being irresponsible not to, as you never know who you are endangering, except yourself....who might that be following you learning the ways of the woods? your children perhaps? Think about it big boy...is that one extra in the cylinder worth it?0 -
I have had a slew of these Colt 22 single actions and traded them off over the years .I was at a show last year and bought the wife a Frontier scout but it only had the magnum cylinder . Last month I bought one for myself and it only had the magnum cylinder. I was lucky enough to get two 22 long cylinders here on Gun Broker so we will both be able to shoot the cheaper ammo. I always carry my single actions on an empty , even my freedom arms hide away. I got carpel tunnel and havn't dropped a pistol yet but can't take the chance . 0 -
wellllll, i see i have been sufficiently berated for carrying 6 in 6, well, for you safety nuts, i have slipped and fell (no bone breaking falls, just "road rash" and no suture cuts) while climbing trees, rocks, logs, mountains, and various other obstacles NEVER once did my revolver with 6 in 6 ever discharge, in fact it never ever got a scratch on it as i did, climb all over my ass if you want, but if i ever carry a "Six Shooter" it will have 6 in 6 !!
today i carry my SIG P226 Navy, one in the chamber and 15 in the mag.
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Dear Sirs,
I mean this most respectfully. 5 BEANS IN THE WHEEL! Do NOT load 6 cartridges in your old Colt. If it is a modern gun with a transfer bar safety, fine. I speak from experience when I say the hammer over a live round is a BAD, BAD, BAD practice. Just because you loaded six and did not injure or kill yourself or someone else does not make it safe. Guns are designed to shoot and fire. That's what they do. These old arms should be treated respectfully and thet will treat you the same.
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quote:Originally posted by USN_Airdale
wellllll, i see i have been sufficiently berated for carrying 6 in 6, well, for you safety nuts, i have slipped and fell (no bone breaking falls, just "road rash" and no suture cuts) while climbing trees, rocks, logs, mountains, and various other obstacles NEVER once did my revolver with 6 in 6 ever discharge, in fact it never ever got a scratch on it as i did, climb all over my ass if you want, but if i ever carry a "Six Shooter" it will have 6 in 6 !!
today i carry my SIG P226 Navy, one in the chamber and 15 in the mag.
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I do aploogize, as that was not meant to berate anyone, but possibly save the life of yourswelf, or someone in close proximity to you. There is nothing ever berating about that.
The proper term is REVOLVER, not "six shooter", especially in today's world where you can get one that holds from four rounds to 10 rounds.
It is a downright shame with today's technology and higher learning that them old cowboys knew more than some of us will let our ego's learn. I would most likely not be in reserve to say that as you state "safety nuts", you must be a special case that does not care about tried and true established methods of protecting yourself or others from an AD by being preventive, but you would be the first to file a suit if it were to happen against the maker.
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