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You are looking at the back end of the breech block of a Luger pistol. The pen is pointing to an area that was broken out of the recess, you can see the oblong area that the pen is pointing at. Anyhow, this is the opening for the firing pin to fit into the breech block, the firing pin has a tab on its back side that rotates a quarter turn in its slot and is held in place here. Except with this area broken out, you can see how it can't be held in place. 

Now the parts could have been welded, and remained, but the welding heat would have drawn out the temper needed for the part to function correctly. Of course, it certainly could have been re-carburized to add carbon to the weld and harden it and then re-temper it properly, but that is a lot of work and a lot of money.

In this case, a near new original part was acquired and since the luger is a mis-matched parts gun anyhow, no value was lost by replacing the part.]]>
You are looking at the back end of the breech block of a Luger pistol. The pen is pointing to an area that was broken out of the recess, you can see the oblong area that the pen is pointing at. Anyhow, this is the opening for the firing pin to fit into the breech block, the firing pin has a tab on its back side that rotates a quarter turn in its slot and is held in place here. Except with this area broken out, you can see how it can't be held in place. 

Now the parts could have been welded, and remained, but the welding heat would have drawn out the temper needed for the part to function correctly. Of course, it certainly could have been re-carburized to add carbon to the weld and harden it and then re-temper it properly, but that is a lot of work and a lot of money.

In this case, a near new original part was acquired and since the luger is a mis-matched parts gun anyhow, no value was lost by replacing the part.]]> https://rdaforum.com/thread-3568.html Fri, 06 Jan 2023 18:21:35 +0000 daveN]]> https://rdaforum.com/thread-3568.html
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Visit the web site to see the selection of colors etc.

https://www.duracoatfirearmfinishes.com/

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Visit the web site to see the selection of colors etc.

https://www.duracoatfirearmfinishes.com/

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1. We drill a hole on either side of the crack.

2. We mill a track or channel below the wood line which connects both holes.

3. We make a steel "staple' that will fit into the milled and drilled recess.

4. This is what it looks like before it is acra-glassed in place.

5. The holes and track are filled with acra-glass (a fiberglass reinforced epoxy). And it is then finished back down to the original wood surface. So, not only is the wood crack glued , it is also held tightly together by a strong steel 'U' shaped reinforcement.

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1. We drill a hole on either side of the crack.

2. We mill a track or channel below the wood line which connects both holes.

3. We make a steel "staple' that will fit into the milled and drilled recess.

4. This is what it looks like before it is acra-glassed in place.

5. The holes and track are filled with acra-glass (a fiberglass reinforced epoxy). And it is then finished back down to the original wood surface. So, not only is the wood crack glued , it is also held tightly together by a strong steel 'U' shaped reinforcement.

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1. One of the often-overlooked areas is the cylinder star (sometimes called a ratchet).
The front side, back side and its recess in the cylinder should all be cleaned. Debris that holds the star out just a bit can cause a stiff action and double action trigger pull.

2. Don't forget to brush the face of the cylinder clean too.

3. Cleaning the barrel breech that is inside the frame will help to keep crud from building up and rubbing against the cylinder as you try to shoot the gun.

4. Be sure to use a brass brush to clean the chambers so that the cartridges will fully seat into the chamber.

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1. One of the often-overlooked areas is the cylinder star (sometimes called a ratchet).
The front side, back side and its recess in the cylinder should all be cleaned. Debris that holds the star out just a bit can cause a stiff action and double action trigger pull.

2. Don't forget to brush the face of the cylinder clean too.

3. Cleaning the barrel breech that is inside the frame will help to keep crud from building up and rubbing against the cylinder as you try to shoot the gun.

4. Be sure to use a brass brush to clean the chambers so that the cartridges will fully seat into the chamber.

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On the Smith&Wesson revolver shown, you can see some rust starting on the butt of the gun and some residual rust left over, staying on the rubber grips. There is also (at the middle arrow) some dark tarnish started which will soon turn into rust.

A complete clean and oil at this time will solve the problem and assure a good future for this nice gun. Letting it fester would cause some big function and cosmetic issues, and reduce the guns value.

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On the Smith&Wesson revolver shown, you can see some rust starting on the butt of the gun and some residual rust left over, staying on the rubber grips. There is also (at the middle arrow) some dark tarnish started which will soon turn into rust.

A complete clean and oil at this time will solve the problem and assure a good future for this nice gun. Letting it fester would cause some big function and cosmetic issues, and reduce the guns value.

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  0316220935.jpg (Size: 230.4 KB / Downloads: 4) ]]> https://rdaforum.com/thread-3118.html Thu, 20 Apr 2017 20:24:02 +0000 GunnyTim]]> https://rdaforum.com/thread-3118.html https://rdaforum.com/thread-3101.html Sat, 01 Apr 2017 16:59:24 +0000 GunnyTim]]> https://rdaforum.com/thread-3101.html Then clean it and run more throught it. If at any point in time there are issues with that initial 500 there are feed issues, it could be the ammunition. Try different ammuntion before bringing it in...]]> Then clean it and run more throught it. If at any point in time there are issues with that initial 500 there are feed issues, it could be the ammunition. Try different ammuntion before bringing it in...]]> https://rdaforum.com/thread-3087.html Sat, 18 Mar 2017 21:55:26 +0000 GunnyTim]]> https://rdaforum.com/thread-3087.html Quite the question top ask! Chances are taking a firearm apart and not having the ability to reassemble it can get costly. It is more difficult putting something back together not knowing exactly how it is disassembled. Word to the wise, when in doubt, take it in.

What your thoughts?]]> Quite the question top ask! Chances are taking a firearm apart and not having the ability to reassemble it can get costly. It is more difficult putting something back together not knowing exactly how it is disassembled. Word to the wise, when in doubt, take it in.

What your thoughts?]]> https://rdaforum.com/thread-3002.html Thu, 23 Feb 2017 18:08:26 +0000 GunnyTim]]> https://rdaforum.com/thread-3002.html It can be set up in many different calibers, not just the 5.56 NATO. But more importantly the bolt on the rifle needs oil, most cycling failures are due to lack of lobrication on the bolt. We do have classes that explain all of this.

https://reddotarms.com/training/firearms...-shooting/]]> It can be set up in many different calibers, not just the 5.56 NATO. But more importantly the bolt on the rifle needs oil, most cycling failures are due to lack of lobrication on the bolt. We do have classes that explain all of this.

https://reddotarms.com/training/firearms...-shooting/]]> https://rdaforum.com/thread-2964.html Thu, 26 Jan 2017 23:49:25 +0000 GunnyTim]]> https://rdaforum.com/thread-2964.html https://rdaforum.com/thread-2930.html Fri, 13 Jan 2017 17:30:14 +0000 GunnyTim]]> https://rdaforum.com/thread-2930.html Most newer firearms are safe to dry fire, with the exception of rimfire. Older revolvers with the firing pin attached to the hammer run the risk of the pin breaking.
An excellent viable option to dry fire all firearms would be to use snap caps. Snap caps not only protect your firing pin, but are spring loaded and act like a fresh primed round.

http://www.reddotarms.com/traditions-sna...evolv.html]]> Most newer firearms are safe to dry fire, with the exception of rimfire. Older revolvers with the firing pin attached to the hammer run the risk of the pin breaking.
An excellent viable option to dry fire all firearms would be to use snap caps. Snap caps not only protect your firing pin, but are spring loaded and act like a fresh primed round.

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