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Title: New '66
Post by: Angel_Eyes on July 06, 2009, 08:21:56 AM
I hate having to post this question, but, a friend of mine (newish shooter and non-CAS) has just bought a brand spanking new Uberti '66 with the octagonal barrel in .45 LC.
The trigger pull is standard 'American Anti-Litigation', about 12-15 lbs. ::)
Has anyone posted any DIY for easing this model over the hump into being a better handling shooter.
Accuracy is fine, Just very clunky.
Any help appreciated, thanks in advance.
(Naturally he asked me, 'cos I know everything,,,duhh!!! Y'now,,,me being a Marlin man.) :o

AE
Title: Re: New '66
Post by: Cutter Carl on July 06, 2009, 04:38:54 PM
I put a set of SliXprings from Pioneer Gun Works in mine.  Also a light duty main spring from The Smith Shop.  Those two things along with a good cleaning and proper lubrication will work wonders.  I also swapped out he stock magazine follower and spring for the stainless versions from Pioneer. 

Of course he can also go the full out race prep with an aluminum carrier and short stroke kit and an action job, not really needed IMHO for a new shooter.

www.pioneergunworks.com
www.thesmithshop.com
Title: Re: New '66
Post by: ndnchf on July 06, 2009, 06:04:47 PM
This may be helpful:

http://www.davidscottharper.com/shoot/PoorMan.htm (http://www.davidscottharper.com/shoot/PoorMan.htm)
Title: Re: New '66
Post by: John Three Ponies on July 06, 2009, 06:42:38 PM
Quote from: Cutter Carl on July 06, 2009, 04:38:54 PM
I put a set of SliXprings from Pioneer Gun Works in mine.  Also a light duty main spring from The Smith Shop.  Those two things along with a good cleaning and proper lubrication will work wonders.  I also swapped out he stock magazine follower and spring for the stainless versions from Pioneer. 

Of course he can also go the full out race prep with an aluminum carrier and short stroke kit and an action job, not really needed IMHO for a new shooter.

www.pioneergunworks.com
www.thesmithshop.com
Good info to have,I'm adding one of these to the gun rack,and now I won't be cussin'at it for weeks :P
Title: Re: New '66
Post by: Angel_Eyes on July 07, 2009, 04:28:25 AM
Thanks guy's,,most appreciated,,don't know how much notice he will take.
Perhaps I will let him get fed up with it and see if I can pry it loose at a good price!! (Could I  do that??)

AE