Revolver wedge

[Phil Coffins]

When a wedge can be driven in to the stop and doesn’t get tight there are a couple of ways to address this issue. This time I decided to make a new wedge that is wider to tighten up the pistol. Measurements taken the body is mild steel with 1/16” spring stock to make the small spring that we are all familiar with. A common nail provides the rivet and when the wedge is finished I’ll rust blue it. A lot of work but what else can a gezzer do on a winter day?
IMG_0545 by Oliver Sudden, on Flickr

 

[Phil Coffins]

Done and it fits well. The sides each have a one degree taper to allow it to do its job and the over all width is sixteen thousands wider.
IMG_0546 by Oliver Sudden, on Flickr