Author Topic: Fitting a new base pin on RV's (Read 322 times)

Cheyenne Ranger · « **on:** June 21, 2003, 11:53:54 AM »

Well, since I didn't have anything else to spend $$ on I decided to get a Sheriff's model base pin in the 5 1/2 RV's. This modification allows you to totally remove the base pin--the stock one is too long to do this.
They arrived today and I followed the directions (for a change :grin: ).
The stock pins are .247 and the new one are .249. I took off enough to get them to fit--much tighter fit but figure that's a good thing (sorry Martha).
There may be a better way to do it but emery cloth and 220, 320 and 600 wet/dry sandpaper and about an hour each. Was worried at first I would take them down to much--then was worried I would never get them to fit!
We'll see how it goes next week-end.
p.s. Brownells has them for $3 less over Midway.
CR

howdy doody · « **Reply #1 on:** June 21, 2003, 03:28:19 PM »

I suppose you are talking about Base Mountain pins there. I use them in my RVs, never had to take anything off of them, but had a lot of mileage on the RVs when I installed them. I was able to lop off about an inch off the ejector spring and that was nice. The only tip I can give you is twist the pins and make sure they lock up. They use a lot smaller notch. You are good to go. :-)

44 Man · « **Reply #2 on:** June 22, 2003, 03:53:34 PM »

Bought Belt Mountain base pins for my AWA's. It's close to fitting in the cylinder bushing, but no way will it fit into the frame. By the time I get it dressed down for the frame, I might just a well leave the stock pin in - so I have. Lays in the parts bin now. Wish I had a nickel back for each dollar I have spent on parts and pieces that I will probably never use! Oh well, it is reasurring to know I have every part (except a frame) that I would ever need to fix a Colt or clone. Good shooting Guys. 44 Man

howdy doody · « **Reply #3 on:** June 22, 2003, 07:13:48 PM »

44 man. Put them on the classified on this board or on the Frontier Spot and see if someone else needs them. They are great for tightening up a worn gun, which is why I installed them in mine. I never had pin jump, but I had cylinder play and the Belt mtn, pins did the trick for me. :-) Don't just eat them, someone may need them. :-)