Author Topic: Frame screws on SBH (Read 579 times)

olywa · « **on:** March 18, 2006, 06:06:34 AM »

I've had my 4 5/8" SBH for a couple months now and I notice that the frame screw in front of the trigger guard loosens up after sessions at the range. This is my first SA revolver so I'm wondering if it's SOP for you veterans out there to loctite your frame screws? Also, are there any standard checks and/or preventative maintenance items that you do on your new Rugers that I should consider?

I really like this revolver so far. So much so that I've sold my Redhawk and my Contender 44 barrel. I think I've found my favorite 44 platform for packin' in the woods. I've been shooting 200 gr. factory ammo but I have a set of dies on order and I want to start working up some moderate loads using heavier cast bullets (290-310 gr.). Thanks in advance for any advice, I really appreciate all the great info and experience that gets shared on this forum.

Castaway · « **Reply #1 on:** March 18, 2006, 07:12:15 AM »

Not only that, but periodically check the screw holding the ejector housing that vibrates loose.

Lloyd Smale · « **Reply #2 on:** March 18, 2006, 09:27:32 AM »

I check all screws on the gun before and after a shooting session you also want to keep oil on both ends of your cylinder. it goes along ways toward keeping your gun from getting beat up

olywa · « **Reply #3 on:** March 18, 2006, 12:16:45 PM »

Thanks, I noticed that ejector housing screw had loosened up as well. As warm as that barrel gets, I'm guessing that the loctite can break down there pretty fast.

As to the cylinder, do you just keep something like a light coat of Remoil on the front and rear face to keep the powder residue from building up?

Lloyd Smale · « **Reply #4 on:** March 18, 2006, 12:36:43 PM »

no it goes on the face of the base pin bushing and the other end on the index ratchet face just a drop on each will do it. just keeps the cylinder from beating back and forth during recoil.

olywa · « **Reply #5 on:** March 18, 2006, 12:57:58 PM »

I see, that makes perfect sense. Thanks for the tip.

Flint · « **Reply #6 on:** March 18, 2006, 03:38:21 PM »

All single action gripframe screws loosen up, it started with Colt, and apparently clones have to follow suit.

Ruger uses, or used to use Nylock screrws to help keep them tight, and they do wotk very well, for awhile. Some shooters use Locktite, purple or blue (DON'T use Locktite red, you'll need a torch to loosen them up again)

I check the screws before and after each session, and also if I feel the action "rocking" in the gripframe.

olywa · « **Reply #7 on:** March 18, 2006, 05:51:18 PM »

Sounds like it's a 'fact of life' thing with SA revolvers. I'm having so much fun with my SBH that I guess I can just suck it up and deal with it.