Ruger M77 steel bottom metal. FITTED !

[The Kurgan]

Hey all; I've been tinkering with my tang safety M77, and decided to fit my PT&G bottom metal. However, for the life of me(!), I cannot drive that pin into the hinge/pivot point. Those of you with experience, do I need to ever so slightly take the pin down, or do I need to open-up the holes ever so slightly?? Even if I was to hammer that pin in, the hinge would be way too tight. Thanks in advance.

 

[pathfinder76]

I would look for a different pin. But you may just have a burr or deformation on the leading edge of something. You could chuck it in a drill and take a bit of sand paper to it as well.

 

[The Kurgan]

Thanks, there was a bit of an angle on the leading edge of one of the inner holes. A small file and a few minutes cured that. I also replaced the pin. Nice quality parts and durable bluing. A definite improvement over the factory aluminum pieces.






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Just an FYI: I spoke with a rep at PT&G. He said it's unlikely they'll do another run, but they have several still in inventory. Highly recommend if you have a tang safety M77.

 

[pathfinder76]

Looks good!

 

[Buckmastr]

Nice job!

 

[Gun123]

Are you able to share the PT&G contact info?

 

[The Kurgan]

Are you able to share the PT&G contact info?

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[Gun123]

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Thanks very much

 

[Gun123]

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Is this the PT&G web or a dealer in Canada?

 

[The Kurgan]

Ordered direct from PT&G website. But as is my regular practice, I always call to follow up.

 

[Gun123]

Ordered direct from PT&G website. But as is my regular practice, I always call to follow up.

Thanks again.