Videos tagged with Main Spring

This guide details a tool-less field stripping method for the Italian Bodeo 1889 revolver, emphasizing the use of a 'secret tool' to manage the main spring. It covers cylinder removal for cleaning and the reassembly process, highlighting the ease of maintenance for this firearm.

This review of the Dan Wesson Specialist 9mm after 24,000 rounds highlights its performance and maintenance needs. While generally reliable when aggressively maintained, the video details specific part replacements like internal extractors and recoil springs. The reviewer also discusses handling characteristics, comparing the 5-inch barrel to the 4-inch Commander-sized version, and notes common 1911/2011 platform issues like magazine reliability and rust.

This guide details the installation of the Miculek Revolver Spring Kit on a Smith & Wesson L-frame revolver, as demonstrated by Lena Miculek. The process involves careful disassembly of the side plate, replacement of the trigger return and main springs, and tuning of the main spring tension to achieve a lighter and faster trigger pull, crucial for competition shooting. Proper tool usage and safety precautions are emphasized throughout the installation.

This guide details the advanced process of disassembling a side lock mechanism, focusing on the removal of key components like the main spring, bridle, hammer, and sear spring. It emphasizes careful handling of powerful springs and the importance of noting pin markings for correct reassembly. The instruction is presented by Jack Rowe, a master gunsmith.

This video delves into the intricacies of side lock mechanisms, focusing on their construction, repair, and fitting. Jack Rowe, a master gunsmith, explains that side locks are not interchangeable between firearms and require precise fitting. He highlights the complexity of Perazzi locks, particularly their main springs, advising against DIY spring fabrication due to the high risk of failure and wasted effort. Rowe emphasizes sourcing replacement springs from specialized makers for such intricate mechanisms.

This video delves into the intricate mechanics of side lock actions, explaining the function of key components like the hammer, sear, main spring, bridle, and swivel. It differentiates between various types of side locks, including bar spring and back spring configurations, and touches upon older pin fire and hammer gun mechanisms. The discussion highlights the precision required in manufacturing and replacing small parts like swivels, emphasizing the impact of incorrect dimensions on firearm function and wood stock integrity.