Which spare springs should I order?
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g.willikers
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The only sure way to not need a spare part is to have it already on hand.
So it would be best to have them all.
Murphy rules.
So it would be best to have them all.
Murphy rules.
lee n. field
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Charter has a minimum order? Order out the DAO hammer.
springer99
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Per g-
"The only sure way to not need a spare part is to have it already on hand."
Boy can I attest to that!!
"The only sure way to not need a spare part is to have it already on hand."
Boy can I attest to that!!
I would guess: the hand, cylinder stop, hammer spring trigger spring.
..... but needing them may take many many rounds (depending on how you use your revolver); It maybe be better to spend on cleaning supplies.
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I wonder if spring you are replacing was out of spec to start with and weakened more with use.
..... but needing them may take many many rounds (depending on how you use your revolver); It maybe be better to spend on cleaning supplies.
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I wonder if spring you are replacing was out of spec to start with and weakened more with use.
They have excellent customer service. Did you call them and tell them that your gun isn't igniting primers? I had the same issue with one of my charters a few years back and they wanted the gun back. They paid shipping both ways.
Now that I know they are willing to do that, and I know how to fix guns, it is cheaper for them to send you the springs.
But if you enjoy buying springs you'll never use...knock yourself out.
Now that I know they are willing to do that, and I know how to fix guns, it is cheaper for them to send you the springs.
But if you enjoy buying springs you'll never use...knock yourself out.
lee n. field
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My understanding from something I heard in a podcast where Charter's president was interviews is, that they charge to repair the older guns (that predate the current incarnation of the company), and after that they are covered by Charter's warranty.
Which gun? I have a small pile of Charter Undercover parts that I picked up from somewhere when I had mine. These are older (steel grip frame, bobbed hammer). PM me if interested. They need a home.
"My understanding from something I heard in a podcast where Charter's president was interviews is, that they charge to repair the older guns (that predate the current incarnation of the company), and after that they are covered by Charter's warranty."
That's right, it's mentioned in their FAQ's. You pay to ship it to them, they'll repair it and ship it back to you for $49.95 + the price of the parts. The $49.95 covers all labor and return shipping.
So it would cost me $53.95 ($4 for the spring, if that's all it needs) to Charter Arms, plus the hassle and expense of shipping through FedEx. Iow, about $75 plus the packing and trip to FedEx. I did this with another gun earlier this year, and that's how it went.
Or I could do something stupid like order at least $15 ($16, 4 x $4) of parts and pay $8 shipping. $24 vs $75+.
That's right, it's mentioned in their FAQ's. You pay to ship it to them, they'll repair it and ship it back to you for $49.95 + the price of the parts. The $49.95 covers all labor and return shipping.
So it would cost me $53.95 ($4 for the spring, if that's all it needs) to Charter Arms, plus the hassle and expense of shipping through FedEx. Iow, about $75 plus the packing and trip to FedEx. I did this with another gun earlier this year, and that's how it went.
Or I could do something stupid like order at least $15 ($16, 4 x $4) of parts and pay $8 shipping. $24 vs $75+.
g.willikers
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Send it to the factory?
Naw.
Where's your sense of adventure?
Naw.
Where's your sense of adventure?
lee n. field
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The trigger related parts (trigger, hand, transfer bar, trigger return spring, etc.) are a royal PITA to re-assemble. I'd prefer their gunsmith do it.
Bob Wright
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Having spare parts on hand means your downtime is maybe an hour or so, whereas if the gun is returned to the factory, downtime is weeks. Plus the inconvenience of shipping and return.
And parts from Brownell's or Numrich have no minimum order.
Bob Wright
And parts from Brownell's or Numrich have no minimum order.
Bob Wright
The springs arrived, and I replaced the mainspring. Two FTF's out of three cylinders (18 rounds). A big improvement.
The old and new springs were just about the same length when relaxed, but the old one compressed more under the same weight, so I'd guess it had weakened over time and use.
The old and new springs were just about the same length when relaxed, but the old one compressed more under the same weight, so I'd guess it had weakened over time and use.