Author Topic: shoots to the left (Read 719 times)

J.W.Neely · « **on:** November 19, 2003, 12:17:36 AM »

( So aim to the right)
Update on my 2 Ubertis 1860s.
One of my 1860s shoots to the left about 6" at 20 yards, is there a fix for this on a 1860?
I know if I remember to aim right it will be ok, but that requires something else for the "pea brain" to think about during a match.
What saith the Dark Lords?

Dan Chamberlain · « **Reply #1 on:** November 19, 2003, 03:20:58 AM »

DoubleF;

The sight notch on the hammer is wholly inadequate, but it can be improved with judicious filing. I use a small round file and I put extra pressure in the direction I want the ball to impact. It both lowers the notch, and slightly opens it up for a better picture. When I'm done, I have a "U" shaped sight, rather than a "V" shaped sight and it will be a little off center in the direction you want your balls to hit.

Dan C

J.W.Neely · « **Reply #2 on:** November 19, 2003, 12:54:07 PM »

Thanks Dan.

Flint · « **Reply #3 on:** November 19, 2003, 02:09:17 PM »

If you study your hammer and rear sight, often the notch isn't centered to begin with, perhaps depends on how much Vino Tony had at lunch. As mentioned, you can move the notch over with a Swiss file. Also check on whether the hammer is straight in the frame, and not leaning to the (left). it could need shims in the frame if it's too loose a fit to stand straight.

J.W.Neely · « **Reply #4 on:** November 19, 2003, 03:01:29 PM »

Vino Tony , so that's the culprit!
The pistol(s) have a nice fit on all the parts, so the shim bone thing may not work.

Flint · « **Reply #5 on:** November 20, 2003, 09:14:54 AM »

Hey, Marsh, Brownells has shim washers for several gun applications, such as endshake and hammer alignment in S&W revolvers. not sure whether the diameters are spec'd, but the thicknesses are. Check their website and/or catalog.

Flint · « **Reply #6 on:** November 20, 2003, 01:21:25 PM »

Some industrial supply houses have shimwashers. They are very difficult to make from shimstock without a sheetmetal punchpress.

Will52100 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 20, 2003, 05:36:51 PM »

Not shure what size shims you want, but a folder maker I know uses stainless razor blades for folder washers. Way I under stand it is he punches a center out and breakes the outside into squars and then turns them on a lathe, or maybe a drill motor and belt sander. Forget the thickness, but there nice and hard.

Will52100 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 20, 2003, 05:40:49 PM »

http://www.chriscrawford.com/knives/Washers_From_Razors/Tutorial.asp

Here's the link