Tightening Searcy firing pins

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12 July 2009, 03:40

GarBy

Tightening Searcy firing pins

Hey guys....just noticed the firing pins on my Searcy had backed out a thread or two. Although I used my finger to tighten them flush....is there a tool to tighten then TIGHT...or at least tighter? Never had a double do that before.

Thanks,

Gary
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12 July 2009, 04:20

jeffeosso

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12 July 2009, 06:02

GarBy

Thanks, Jeff.....I know Butch, but don't want to send it back to him....just got it back after a re-stock. Are you thinking he could send me a tool for the task?.....that would be fine, but I don't want to send the rifle back to him......I missed her too much over those 5 long months.

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12 July 2009, 07:25

jeffeosso

he'd make it right.. and might tell you to just make a spanner screw driver... easy enough to do with a 4" grinder

12 July 2009, 09:04

GarBy

You read my mind..

...actually had a tool that didn't need quite the modification.

Thanks, Jeff.

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12 July 2009, 21:19

700 nitro

actually i have 1 of butches tools for tightening these fireing pins i owed in the pas a 700 nitro and a 500nitro from searcy

if you want this tool send me a pm and i will mail you the thing as i no longer have a use for it.

13 July 2009, 05:15

GarBy

PM sent....THANKS!

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13 July 2009, 19:51

MacD37

quote:
Originally posted by GarBy:
Hey guys....just noticed the firing pins on my Searcy had backed out a thread or two. Although I used my finger to tighten them flush....is there a tool to tighten then TIGHT...or at least tighter? Never had a double do that before.

Thanks,

Gary
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Garby, I Can't remember and I don't have a Searcy here to look at! Does the Searcy have the disk with two holes on either side of the nose of the firing pin, or a slot that runs through the pin hole from one side to the other?

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13 July 2009, 21:25

GarBy

Mac......a disc with 3 holes in it around the firing pin.

Gary
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13 July 2009, 21:32

MacD37

quote:
Originally posted by GarBy:
Mac......a disc with 3 holes in it around the firing pin.

Gary
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That would be a hard tool to make at home! I think I'd give Butch a call, and ask where you could buy that tool, or if he makes his own. If he makes his own, ask for a price to make you one, because it is evident you need one!

The other two I discribed would be quite easy by simply modifying a screwdriver!

13 July 2009, 22:57

GarBy

Gents.....Brownells sells such a tool....for $20....cheapest thing about a double I've ever bought!

Gary
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14 July 2009, 06:14

GarBy

Many thanks to 700 Nitro for his offer to send me a tool he has for such a task.....Brownells is out of them and I want to to some range time!

Gary
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14 July 2009, 19:49

700 nitro

its in the mail. it should be there in 3-4 days hopefully sooner you know the postal system.