Cimarron base pin

[Crossdrawnj]

Has anyone out there ever tried to replace the long base pin of their Cimarron revolver? I have a CA black powder frame SAA. I called Cimarron to see if they sell a standard BP, but they do not. When I purchased the gun, I tried fitting an original 1st generation Colt BP from one the dealer had on his shelf - it fit quite well. These long BP just bother the heck out of me. Any feedback would be appreciated.

Crossdraw
SASS # 6929

[Major 2]

Your speaking of the longer pin that protrudes to make a Hammer Break safety?
Why not just chuck it up in your drill motor or drill press and the back end cut off with a hacksaw and a file.

[Crossdrawnj]

I was hoping to just remove and replace it. In the event I ever sold the gun, the original base pin would go with it.

Crossdraw

[Sgt. Jake]

    I think Belt Mountain offers one for SAA clones,kinda spendy but your original would remain intact.                        Adios  Sgt. Jake

[John E. Ringo]

USFA's base pin fits Ubertis nicely. It can be ordered on their website and costs less than the Belt Mountain pin.

[Crossdrawnj]

Many thanks. The two alternatives would probably cost less than a 1st gen. Colt pin too.

Crossdraw

[Driftwood Johnson]

Howdy

I replaced one of those silly two position 'safety' cylinder pins on a Cimarron Cattleman with a pin from Belt Mountain a few years ago.

[Crossdrawnj]

Driftwood:

How did that work out for you? How does it fit?

Crossdraw

[Driftwood Johnson]

Howdy Again

It worked fine. By the way, I did not order one of the pins with the set screw in it, I don't like them. Just a straight replacement without the set screw. Sometimes the Belt Mountain pins need a little bit of custom fitting, but this one fit fine.

[Crossdrawnj]

Thanks Driftwood. I don't want to custom fit anything. Not many 'Smith's in NJ anymore.

Crossdraw

[Driftwood Johnson]

Thanks Driftwood. I don't want to custom fit anything. Not many 'Smith's in NJ anymore.

It's really not very difficult, I can talk you through it if you like.

[Crossdrawnj]

I'll let you know. I'm still trying to get through to them via telephone to order.