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10-27-2013, 02:13 PM | #1 |
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Which parts to replace ?
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Every once in a while I just have to shoot my matching '36 S/42. Not much ( 10 to 15 rounds of S&B Subsonic) and not very often, about 10 times per year. Of course I do not wish to damage any numbered parts, so I would like to replace some parts for new ones. So my question is ; which parts would you replace for shooting a matching numbered pistol ? And which parts are most likely to fail or break whilst shooting ? I know I shouldn't shoot it, i've tried to make it a safequeen, but I just can't..... |
10-27-2013, 03:03 PM | #2 |
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For a start, firing pin ,ejector, extractor. Bill
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Maybe even a different breachblock if possible. What about the firing pin spring retainer.....I broke one of those shooting my DWM??
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Thank you gentlemen, I will replace the mentioned parts.
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Just for the sake of being an old grump...I woud opt for replacing the gun with a shooter. It probably is a lot easier than trying to round up the various parts and may be even a little less expensive.
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If you change the above parts, then leave them, it will appear mismatched if showing off .
And to swap the breachblock alone is a pain, so you'd want to do an entire toggle. Thus a shooter would be cheaper.
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Of course a complete toggle train would be the "hot setup" as far a ease of change out and safety to your original parts....once it was fitted properly to your upper. I see them for sale occasionally, and if you don't mind a chrome plated one, or pitted/reblued one, the price can be pretty reasonable.
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Probably the parts most prone to break are the firing pin and the ejector, and I agree completeely with Ron, I don't want to sound like the usual "old grump" either BUT I would opt for replacing the gun with a "shooter".
Safe shooting.
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Thanks for al the help, guys,
Yes, a shooter would be nice, but unfortunately local gunlaws forbid me to own more than 5 firearms. I already own 4 more, which I need every one of them for hunting and match shooting. So I'll replace the mentioned parts and shoot it very very occasionally , just a few subsonic rounds. |
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ZX, I have most of the desired orig or new repro parts {less expensive) in stock, Tom
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Again, thank you for all your help. After a long thought i've decided not to shoot the gun anymore.
Just can't stand the thought of breaking something on this piece of history, so I let her rest in my safe, nicely covered in Rennaissance Wax. Damn.....I'm turning into an old grump... |
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My 1900AE came with a broken firing spring retainer...Not evident until a detailed stripping...Cycled & fired OK... At least take it apart and check...
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