TNHillbilly
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Recently, I read a synopsis of a book pertaining to 'smithing' Colt SA's. There was reference to 'the three types of hands'. Without recalling specifics, I've encountered different types of rachet designs in pistols. My observation, though limited, is Colt rachets seem to have two facets: one allowing the hand to raise or push the cylinder, the second seemingly then allowing the hand to 'slip' off and backing when the bolt grabs. Rather than trying to buy parts. I usually grab a small piece of steel, drill a 1/8" hole (oe whatever required size), press in a piece of SS rod for the pivot. I leave it a bit long and start filing from there. I've found with these, I wind up with, for lack of a better description....a sort... 'squished' inverted 'V'. I'm wondering what other techniques you guys may have to fit a hand. Forme, it's a time consuming project! And yes, I harden the hand! Bill