Uberti Lightning extractor failure

Billy Chap · April 18, 2009, 01:11:21 AM

I purchased a replica lightning pump 45LC last fall, put <200 rounds through it flawlessly before the hammer spring broke. Couple of months later it came back from the factory and now I have an extractor that prematurly releases the spent cartridge once in every 5 or 6 rounds causing a jam. Not a winner when against the clock. I think installing a stronger extractor spring or a set screw over the spring to allow adjustment may solve the problem. HobbyGunsmith has done this with success but I haven't been successful in getting a reply with some info on the proceedure from them. Has anyone had this happen and been successful with a fix? I really don't want to send it back in again. Other option is swapping it for an 1873 replica but I loved the feel of the pump when it was working.

Thanks.

Dalton Masterson · April 21, 2009, 03:20:29 PM

Billy, I wondered what happened to it at the match last month. I would think a good stiff spring and a sharp extractor might make the difference, but am not postitive on that.
See you next month.
DM

Skinny Preacher 66418 · May 05, 2009, 01:20:32 PM

Save that for plinking and get a 73 for competition. Unless you like to torture yourself

Billy Chap · May 10, 2009, 09:47:20 PM

It takes some folks longer that others to learn a lesson. I do have a '73 in 38-40 that works good but I want to get my hands around this pump a few more times before I abandon the consarnd thing. I did hit upon the cause of the failure and was able to get it working reasonably well. I have a shoot next Sunday... Lord willin' and the creek don't rise. I'll have my trusty rusty '73 just in case. Thanks. BC

Dalton Masterson · May 10, 2009, 10:04:44 PM

You shootin at FlatWater BC?
Will probably see you there. You can use my pump if you need it.
DM

Skinny Preacher 66418 · May 11, 2009, 10:15:10 AM

Quote from: Billy Chap on May 10, 2009, 09:47:20 PM
It takes some folks longer that others to learn a lesson. ...

...that's what I said. Now I save my pump for turtle plinking at the pond...

Dalton Masterson · May 11, 2009, 10:24:38 AM

My pump has been my main match rifle for 3 years now. No problems, so not all of them are bad.
DM

Pettifogger · May 11, 2009, 12:00:32 PM

So, what was the cause of the failure?