Ruger Super Blackhawk Base Pin Backs Out

[Darrell]

I'm struggling a bit with a problem with my .44 Mag Super Blackhawk. The base pin will back out after four or five shots, which isn't a good thing.  I don't shoot super-heavy loads through the revolver, but it IS a .44 Mag, so there's a good deal of recoil.

I bought a heavier replacement spring for the base pin latch, thinking that recoil was letting the latch move, but that hasn't cured the problem. The base pin appears to be fine, and so does the base pin latch. Neither shows any wear. When I push the base pin home and it's latched I cannot cause it to slide forward by pulling on it or wiggling it while pulling. But it consistently backs out after those four or five shots.

I'm thinking that my next step is probably to replace the base pin and base pin latch, but before I order parts I thought I'd run it past the group here to see if any of you have any suggestions.  

Thanks!

[leroy]

Take a look at Belt Mountain basepins. 

Most likely, your crosspin n pin notch has been battered a bit, causing the base pin to back out. 

I've used a bunch of the belt mountain pins in my hard kicking Blackhawks.  They are inexpensive and work like a charm.  They use a set screw to hold the pin in. Ya simply can't beat em...

leroy...

[jeff43]

27 minutes ago, leroy said:

Take a look at Belt Mountain basepins. 

Most likely, your crosspin n pin notch has been battered a bit, causing the base pin to back out. 

I've used a bunch of the belt mountain pins in my hard kicking Blackhawks.  They are inexpensive and work like a charm.  They use a set screw to hold the pin in. Ya simply can't beat em...

leroy...

This.

[krunchnik]

I have a Ruger New Model in .41 mag and the Belt Mountain is the way to go-

I even put one in my Vaquero Birdshead for good measure-

[Darrell]

Thanks for the tip on Belt Mountain pins. I filled out their order form, and apparently they will get back to me. A little unconventional....   But it looks like the solution to my problem.

[Darrell]

On 2/3/2024 at 7:19 PM, leroy said:

Take a look at Belt Mountain basepins. 

I ordered a new base pin and latch from Belt Mountain and installed both last weekend.  The base pin stayed in place through shooting a couple dozen rounds, which was the desired result. HOWEVER.... when I tried to remove the base pin to clean the revolver after shooting, the pin didn't want to come out! It would move in and out 10 or 15 mm or so, but no further. I finally had to use a wooden dowel and a hammer to tap the pin out. The base pin latch had distorted the notch in the base pin just enough to keep the pin from being withdrawn. I was able to use a jeweler's file to remove the burr, and once again the pin is easily inserted and withdrawn, but I'm more than a little disappointed that the notch was so easily deformed.  I hope that little bit of filing was all that's required, but I'll run some more ammo through the revolver and see if the pin deforms again.

[leroy]

Darrell...

Hate ta hear about your bad luck.

We always used the setscrew style pins on the hard kickers.  They will stay put.  I simply don't like the spring latch pin setup for heavy duty use. 

leroy...