custom MELTED revolver - I NEED YOUR HELP!!!

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  • ryan3326

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    Hi INGO!

    I have now put a "carry melt" on several handguns over the years. To date it has always been on semiautomatic guns but lately I have been itching to customize a revolver - I settled on a Ruger SP101 with 3" barrel. I bought the gun new this week and got to work "melting" or "dehorning" it with dremel, files sand paper and polishing cloths. Got it back today from being blasted with #200 glass bead and upon reassembly I realized I had made a GIANT mistake. Not being very familiar with revolvers and the important design elements of the frame - I ground off the nub that keeps the cylinder from sliding off when swung out to reload. That area is circled here:

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    All other functionality is perfect but this obviously needs to be fixed. With the frame being stainless steel, I need to figure out someone who can mound back up that area so that the cylinder won't slide off. From there, I am comfortable grinding it to re-profile it - I just need some matching stainless steel added. I know zero about welding, etc and have no idea where to look to get this fixed. It would be AWESOME if there was an INGOer who knew what he/she was doing and could help me fix this.... any takers? I would be happy to help you "melt" a gun of your own in trade or could pay. I'm really excited to get this finished up and into a holster. I also added Goncalo Alves grips and have a Tritium front sight to install once I get this fixed.

    Here are a couple of pics:

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    and if you are interested - here are photo journals of my other two melt projects:
    https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/385029-kahr-pm9-carry-melt.html
    https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/339089-1911-compact-melt-project.html
     

    steif

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    Live and learn... If you don't want to get into welding, I can envision drill and tap a small screw in that place. Maybe have it overhang the frame opening , then with the grinder shape it to replace the missing frame section. Before doing that loctite it in place, then you might be able to shape it and eliminate the slot, making it look as if it was always there. I hope i explained my thought process well enough.. lol.
     

    Rookie

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    If Allen can't do it, I know a guy in Peru that probably could. He's not an FFL, but he can weld just about anything.
     

    ryan3326

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    Thanks for all the help/input guys! This is my first revolver and I just didn't understand what that extra metal was there for.... one way or another I'll get it fixed. :)
     

    223 Gunner

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    I think I would contact Ruger and see if they can fix it.
    If you are willing to pay to get it fixed call and see if you can email them the pics and if they can help, nothing beats a factory repair in my opinion.
     

    snapping turtle

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    Ok please describe the "carry melt" and what you were attempting to achieve.

    Been around long time polishing de bur honing with stones and such I have done. Never heard carry melt before.

    The basic of revolver timing is something I have messed with a few times if can get confusing at times also.
     

    55fairlane

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    tig welding stainless is cake....much easyer then low carbon steel....I do it on a regular basis, the biggest quest ions you need to know or find some one with a lot of time under the hood, is what grade of stainless? Heat treated? Not all stainless steel are created equal.......Do we know is the frame cast? Forged? Or machined from bar stock?

    I think I would contact Ruger.....hopefully they will at least give you the details to you can take your gun to the welder and he can save your frame

    Good luck
     

    ryan3326

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    Simply put - it is taking off all of the sharp corners and hard edges to reduce reholstering snags and just gives an overall custom look/feel to the gun.
     
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