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Title: Which springs to replace in my Rodeo II
Post by: argolfer on November 04, 2011, 12:44:46 PM

Howdy!  I just picked up my second Rodeo II and wanted to try replacing some springs to get the action a little smoother and lighter.  What do you guys recommend?  I want to try this first and compare them to a couple of Long Hunter SA's I have on order (if they ever come in  :-\)

Appreciate any advice.  Here's a pic of them.  The top one has been "flitz'd" (not by me) and I really like how it looks.

(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww139/familyguy4_photobucket/IMG_7418.jpg)

Also, here's my SA that I've been shooting until my others come in  ;D
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww139/familyguy4_photobucket/IMG_7402.jpg)

Title: Re: Which springs to replace in my Rodeo II
Post by: Marshal Deadwood on November 04, 2011, 03:03:39 PM

FINE looking shootin' irons ! None better.

MD

Title: Re: Which springs to replace in my Rodeo II
Post by: Blackpowder Burn on November 04, 2011, 09:00:38 PM

Longhunter uses Lee Gunslinger springs.  The other to consider would be a set of Wolff springs.

Title: Re: Which springs to replace in my Rodeo II
Post by: Capt. John Fitzgerald on November 04, 2011, 10:36:51 PM

Argolfer,
I have had great success with the Wolff reduced power main spring and the Heinie trigger/bolt wire spring.  I get them both from Brownell's.
CJF

Title: Re: Which springs to replace in my Rodeo II
Post by: cpl.clegg on November 06, 2011, 01:02:09 AM

Hi Argolfer,
  Indeed, great looking guns..   I have two USFA guns.  An 4 3/4 SA and a Rodeo II with a 45 ACP spare cylinder.  This is not a spring related answer, more a question.. What is Flitz'd?  I LIKE!!

Title: Re: Which springs to replace in my Rodeo II
Post by: argolfer on November 07, 2011, 03:00:02 PM

Thank-you Gents!!!

I ordered a couple sets of Wolff springs (main spring and trigger/bolt wire spring) and will give them a try.  I do have a Heinie trigger/bolt wire spring that I may stick in one of the Rodeo's just to feel the difference.

I did find out that Jim (Longhunter), who has his shop in my hometown  :), uses Lee springs.  Once my SA's come in with his magic done to them, I'll be able to do some comparisons.

Cpl... Why, I thought everyone knew what Flitz'd was  ;D.  It's just a word I made up to describe the process of polishing up a gun using Flitz Polishing Compound  8)  I have taken my other Rodeo II completely apart and have begun doing it to it as well.  I'll let you fellas know how it turns out.

Title: Re: Which springs to replace in my Rodeo II
Post by: cpl.clegg on November 11, 2011, 02:09:42 AM

Thanks for the Flitz explanation!  Can't wait to see some pics.