.44 Hand Ejector, 2nd Model Update

handejector · #51 04-30-2022, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by steelslaver

Sometimes instead of leaving well enough alone and striving for just right, I have caused more of a problem than I set out to fix.

As a buddy used to say:
"Let's fix it till we ruin it."

Mbrgr1 · #52 04-30-2022, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JADARE

Went to Oklahoma yesterday and picked up the gun. Many thanks to Mark(Mbrgr1).

You had me at "Registered Magnum"

P.S. The fire breathing Jet was a nice bonus! Thanks!

DARE · #53 05-05-2022, 05:01 PM

steelslaver sent me a rod to align my barrel. Actually, the barrel is straight, but pointed up slightly. So the problem is the frame is slightly out of whack. The rod is threaded, so a pointer can be attached. The point should align with the firing pin hole. When it does, adjustment is complete.
The point right now is just a bit low on the firing pin hole. A whack or 2 should correct the problem.
I am out of town for a few weeks. When I return, will go to the local gunsmith and see if he can provide the whacks necessary for the project.
Without further ado, here is the:

steelslaver Persuader, MKI

Mbrgr1 · #54 05-05-2022, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JADARE

steelslaver sent me a rod to align my barrel. Actually, the barrel is straight, but pointed up slightly. So the problem is the frame is slightly out of whack. The rod is threaded, so a pointer can be attached. The point should align with the firing pin hole. When it does, adjustment is complete.
The point right now is just a bit low on the firing pin hole. A whack or 2 should correct the problem.
I am out of town for a few weeks. When I return, will go to the local gunsmith and see if he can provide the whacks necessary for the project.
Without further ado, here is the:

steelslaver Persuader, MKI

I beat that frame like a red headed stepchild!, so it will be interesting to see how that works, I was thinking hydraulic press, if I had one, I would have tried it!

Hondo44 · #55 05-05-2022, 06:49 PM

Readers shouldn't be surprised when posters suggest "whacking".

S&W armorers will show you the lead hammers used for correcting alignment problems at the factory armorer training classes.

DARE · #56 06-06-2022, 04:54 PM

As good as I can get it. Tweaked on the frame a bit and got pretty close with the alignment tool. It shoots good, so I am done.
Many thanks to all that helped. Especially Hondo44, Mbrgr1 and steelslaver.
Three shots offhand at 7 yds. Group measures 11/16" overall. Subtract bullet diameter and think that is .26" center to center group size. Ammo: Federal .44 Spl 200 gr SWCHP.

Hondo44 · #57 06-06-2022, 05:10 PM

Very good!

Time to move the target out to 20 yards and shoot it two handed from the bench over a rest and see what it can really do!