Need slotted screwdriver for Vaquero base pin latch

[Riot Earp]

Does anyone know where I can purchase a slotted screwdriver that'll fit the Ruger Vaquero's base pin latch? You know, the cross-bolt than locks the base pin in place? I want to replace the latch spring with a stronger one.

I own the Brownell's Magna-Tip screwdriver set but don't have any slotted bits for it and don't know what size to order.

[Pettifogger]

Go buy a cheap standard flat blade screwdriver and grind a notch in it with a Dremel.

[Riot Earp]

Thanks. Unfortunately I don't own a Dremel. I would prefer a gunsmith-quality bit so I don't chew up the screw.

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

Does anyone know where I can purchase a slotted screwdriver that'll fit the Ruger Vaquero's base pin latch? You know, the cross-bolt than locks the base pin in place? I want to replace the latch spring with a stronger one.

I own the Brownell's Magna-Tip screwdriver set but don't have any slotted bits for it and don't know what size to order.

Brownells has one , i have it, it works great, but you don't want to do the turning with this driver, just use it to stabilize the slotted nut, i'll post this and come back with a part number. Will I guess Brownells doesn't sell it anymore , but Midway USA has the bit and it a 1/4 of the price of screw driver , here's the #896243, $ 4.79  I'm going to order the bit myself , at this price I can aford to have an extra on hand.

                                                                  tEN wOLVES 

                                              http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=896243

         
                         http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=439523&t=11082005   

                                                     
                                               
                                               

[Pettifogger]

You can buy one of these for $20.00, http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/productdetail.aspx?p=695&st=080642000aa&s=2868,
or make one for a dollar.



Just remember the notched driver is only for holding the nut.  You still need a proper hollow ground screwdriver for the slotted side to remove the screw.

[August]

The Wheeler master set, sold at Midway, has a bit specifically for the Ruger Base Pin.  A little known fact is that Midway sells the bits individually.  They will fit in the Brownell's handles.

[Driftwood Johnson]

Thanks. Unfortunately I don't own a Dremel. I would prefer a gunsmith-quality bit so I don't chew up the screw.

Howdy

If you're carefull you can do this with a cheap homemade screwdriver. Just cut a slot with a jewelers file. You won't be turning the screw with the slotted screwdriver, you will only be preventing it from moving. If you're carefull you can do this without allowing the slotted tip from climbing out and damaging the slot. Use the good screwdriver on the other end and torque the screw out with that one.

[Fox Creek Kid]

Gunsmithing Rule #1.

If you own a Dremel, lock it up.