Base Pin Removal ?

[August]

Got a new set of SA USFA revolvers.  The basepins, on both guns, are very difficult to remove from the cylinders.  I can get them half way out, but that last half is really tough.  Any trick you can share that make this task easier?  My fingers hurt!

[Capt. John Fitzgerald]

August,
With hammer at half-cock, try rotating the cylinder a bit as you draw out the pin.
CJF

[Pettifogger]

I keep one of these in my shooting bag.  http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=10997&title=COLT%20SAA%20BASE%20PIN%20PULLER

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

                Ditto what Pettifogger said, it's a great tool and it works, sure saves the fingers.



                                                        tEN wOLVES 

[kooz]

I have been using these bicycle tire levers, they are about $3 for a pack of three and they work great, also they are made of fiberglass and will not scratch your gun. You can use them as is or use a rat tail file and make a half circle cut out to grab the pin.

http://www.westernbikeworks.com/productdetail.asp?p=PTTL1

[Sikeston Slinger]

All sound like good suggestions, but has anyone seen the new Davidson's offering from USFA?  The base pin is one thing, but a knurled "takedown" screw for base pin removal (BP frame on Sheriff Model)?   


It would be handy for when you don't have a screwdriver nearby.... 


Slinger

[Pettifogger]

All sound like good suggestions, but has anyone seen the new Davidson's offering from USFA?  The base pin is one thing, but a knurled "takedown" screw for base pin removal (BP frame on Sheriff Model)?   


It would be handy for when you don't have a screwdriver nearby.... 


Slinger

The Italian guns with the BP frame also come with this knurled screw.  It is supposed to be removed and replaced with the standard screw before shooting.

[Capt. John Fitzgerald]

Interesting USFA Sheriff's model on the Davidson's site.  In addition to the knurled screw it also has an "extended" cylinder pin, elongated cylinder flutes and a Bisley style hammer.   I also noted that Davidson's site states that they have "zero" guns in stock for all USFA models listed.
Here is a link to Davidson's listing;
http://www.galleryofguns.com/Genie/Default.aspx?item=USSH3455&index=1&mfg=U.S.+Fire+Arms&mdl=All&cat=1&type=Revolver&cal=All&fin=All&sit=All&pid=