Yikes. One of my nipples in my Pietta .36 cal. 1858 blew out of the cylinder.
It lodged in the hammer slot and left a couple small burrs that I had to file out before the gun would operate.
I guess I've got a five shooter (not terrible since it's a good idea to keep a cylinder empty.) Are Uberti nipples a bigger thread? I've got an uberti sized tap and could tap it to that size.
By the way, when i thread the nipple back in, it feels tight, but apparently not tight enough.
UPDATE: I see i can get a new cylinder from cabelas for $40.
It lodged in the hammer slot and left a couple small burrs that I had to file out before the gun would operate.
I guess I've got a five shooter (not terrible since it's a good idea to keep a cylinder empty.) Are Uberti nipples a bigger thread? I've got an uberti sized tap and could tap it to that size.
By the way, when i thread the nipple back in, it feels tight, but apparently not tight enough.
UPDATE: I see i can get a new cylinder from cabelas for $40.
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