Reproduction Snail Drum - progress - Page 8

G.T. · 02-16-2018, 11:21 AM

Hi David and all! Don has it covered, as mentioned, he is as well versed on drums as I am..... David, a (very little!!!!) little filing on the notch makes a world of difference.. also, while on the drum, you can lightly tap the loader button with a hammer to see what is needed, but, if your loader is NOT GT revised, you have to bend the top stop lips up until the loader fits the newly revised drum, as the catch notch has been lowered at least .80" to .100" of an inch...

.. If you end up going to far up, it, the drum will set too low, and not assist in ejection and stovepipe jams will result.... But, if that occurs, I will re-weld the notch and we'll run it back thru the black oxide, I'm here!

... best to all, til...lat'r....GT

DavidJayUden · 02-16-2018, 11:51 AM

G. T.
You are exactly correct on the fixes. I lightly filed away any burrs on the mag AND on the magazine catch button on the loader, then I bent to lips of the loader up just a bit, now it fits correctly.
dju

G.T. · 02-16-2018, 01:01 PM

Another point in which Don is right on, is in taking the drum apart!!!! Better get used to it and while you're staring at it...

... get out some 400 W/D and 3M blending pads, and POLISH the "S*#&" out of every spot of interior blue you can find!!!!!! Especially the transition from drum to vertical and the inside walls... When it's right, and fully loaded, you can "settle" the column just by squeezing the lever a bit more...

... Remember, the first 17 rounds are on the mainspring, the next 15 are on the coil spring... if you have a problem, track where in the string it happens... I know for a fact you'll know a lot more about drums when you're through with this project!!!

... best to all, til...lat'r....GT.....

cirelaw · 02-16-2018, 04:18 PM

Why would you even try as long as you my savior is available!! Deadly but nice!! I love our family!! Eric

Classicgunsofamerica · 02-16-2018, 08:07 PM

OK,
so Numrich is not selling ANY drums anymore that are not tuned by GT.
I did actually read all 8 pages here but since it was silent for 9 months and NUmrich just shipped my drum, I thought I might better ask.

I will for sure do a drum surgery and polish a bit.

Classicgunsofamerica · 02-16-2018, 08:13 PM

Dust cover for the drum....what solution is out there?
Replicas anywhere?

DonVoigt · 02-16-2018, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classicgunsofamerica

Dust cover for the drum....what solution is out there?
Replicas anywhere?

I'm not sure why you need one?
Originally they were used in the field/trenches, and probably had a reason.

An original will cost about $100.

You could for sure improvise one from a nylon mag pouch.

cirelaw · 02-16-2018, 10:03 PM

Don, I bought mine with my 2 drums from George~ Its like a picture frame, it completes the set! Its amazing any survived!!

PhilOhio · 03-23-2017, 10:24 AM

Don,

Couldn't agree more, re what quality is. It's why I admire modern military small arms... stamped metal, plastic, and all Again, the Germans come out near the top.

Lugers and old classics are in their own category.

And Jerry, I agree about not letting friends buy plastic guns. In theory. But I confess. I was a hold-out for decades, until a friend coerced me into shooting his Glock 27, I loved it, bought one, then two extra barrels, then a Glock 20 in 10mm, and extra long slide, and two more barrels...

It's called slippery slope syndrome.

But quality is what Don described; a bunch of considerations, all valid.

02-16-2018, 11:21 AM	#1
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,530 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 3,711 Times in 1,014 Posts	Drum info! Hi David and all! Don has it covered, as mentioned, he is as well versed on drums as I am..... David, a (very little!!!!) little filing on the notch makes a world of difference.. also, while on the drum, you can lightly tap the loader button with a hammer to see what is needed, but, if your loader is NOT GT revised, you have to bend the top stop lips up until the loader fits the newly revised drum, as the catch notch has been lowered at least .80" to .100" of an inch... .. If you end up going to far up, it, the drum will set too low, and not assist in ejection and stovepipe jams will result.... But, if that occurs, I will re-weld the notch and we'll run it back thru the black oxide, I'm here! ... best to all, til...lat'r....GT

02-16-2018, 01:01 PM	#3
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,530 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 3,711 Times in 1,014 Posts	More drum stuff! Another point in which Don is right on, is in taking the drum apart!!!! Better get used to it and while you're staring at it... ... get out some 400 W/D and 3M blending pads, and POLISH the "S*#&" out of every spot of interior blue you can find!!!!!! Especially the transition from drum to vertical and the inside walls... When it's right, and fully loaded, you can "settle" the column just by squeezing the lever a bit more... ... Remember, the first 17 rounds are on the mainspring, the next 15 are on the coil spring... if you have a problem, track where in the string it happens... I know for a fact you'll know a lot more about drums when you're through with this project!!! ... best to all, til...lat'r....GT.....

02-16-2018, 10:03 PM	#8
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	Don, I bought mine with my 2 drums from George~ Its like a picture frame, it completes the set! Its amazing any survived!! Attached Thumbnails

02-16-2018, 11:51 AM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	G. T. You are exactly correct on the fixes. I lightly filed away any burrs on the mag AND on the magazine catch button on the loader, then I bent to lips of the loader up just a bit, now it fits correctly. dju

02-16-2018, 04:18 PM	#4
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	Why would you even try as long as you my savior is available!! Deadly but nice!! I love our family!! Eric

02-16-2018, 08:07 PM	#5
Classicgunsofamerica Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	OK, so Numrich is not selling ANY drums anymore that are not tuned by GT. I did actually read all 8 pages here but since it was silent for 9 months and NUmrich just shipped my drum, I thought I might better ask. I will for sure do a drum surgery and polish a bit.

02-16-2018, 08:13 PM	#6
Classicgunsofamerica Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Dust cover for the drum....what solution is out there? Replicas anywhere?

03-23-2017, 10:24 AM	#9
PhilOhio User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 145 Thanks: 5 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts	Don, Couldn't agree more, re what quality is. It's why I admire modern military small arms... stamped metal, plastic, and all Again, the Germans come out near the top. Lugers and old classics are in their own category. And Jerry, I agree about not letting friends buy plastic guns. In theory. But I confess. I was a hold-out for decades, until a friend coerced me into shooting his Glock 27, I loved it, bought one, then two extra barrels, then a Glock 20 in 10mm, and extra long slide, and two more barrels... It's called slippery slope syndrome. But quality is what Don described; a bunch of considerations, all valid.