Vaquero loading gate interlockThis is a discussion on Vaquero loading gate interlock within the Gunsmithing forums, part of the Firearm Forum category; I've heard there is a kit to replace my original Vaquero gate mechanism with a modern one.
If I don't roll my cylinder just right, ...
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October 28th, 2012, 04:44 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Atop a cockatoo tree
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| Vaquero loading gate interlock
I've heard there is a kit to replace my original Vaquero gate mechanism with a modern one.
If I don't roll my cylinder just right, it stops where I can't load or eject a cartridge.
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October 28th, 2012, 06:48 AM
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#2 | | Retired Gunsmith |
ScreamingCockatoo, There are two way to change cylinder indexing. The first and the easiest is a "free spin pawl". When installed, the free spin pawl will allow the cylinder to rotate in either direction when the loading gate is open. You can either buy an aftermarket free spin pawl or you can modify the factory pawl.
The second and much more expensive option is to buy a Power Custom hammer kit. This changes the loading procedure where you open the loading gate then place the hammer at halfcock. Once the hammer is in the halfcock position, the cylinder will only rotate clockwise but it indexes where each chamber can be loaded/unloaded.
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October 28th, 2012, 09:04 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SW Ohio
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Using the Iowegan's instructions, I had my pistolsmith make the modification to my pawl to make it a free spin pawl. It works as advertised.
Dale53
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October 28th, 2012, 09:33 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Oregon
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Wow... there were three hours or so between the post containing instructions for the mod to a free spin pawl, and the OPs note that his smith had performed the job, and the gun works fine. That is some FAST gunsmithing turnaroud. : )
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October 28th, 2012, 02:07 PM
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#5 | | Retired Gunsmith |
pawneefork, Different person, different time.
Modify your pawl to look like this and it will free spin:  | |
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October 29th, 2012, 06:25 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Atop a cockatoo tree
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Awesome!
I'll modify my pawl!
THANKS!
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