how to tighten up a derringer

[thetroll]

i have a cobra .32 derringer and it seems to have a little more looseness when locked in firing position than i would like, is there any remedy for this condition except buying a new barrel ? thanks bill timmerman

 

[83rdrecon]

I don't think there is much you can do with them except buy a new one. Where is it loose? Hinge area or rear where it locks up?

 

[thetroll]

it seems to be loose after it is locked, not drastic but something i would like to take care of thanks ,bill t

 

[mtgldr]

Where is it loose? Hinge area or rear where it locks up?

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[thetroll]

to mtgldr maybe i am dense but i don't get the meaning of your post

 

[83rdrecon]

About the only thing you may be able to do is shim it at the hinge if it's loose there. In the rear area, dont know what you can do. Those types of guns usually are made of pot metal so welding on it is out of the question. Pretty much made as a throw away gun unfortunately.

 

[mtgldr]

to mtgldr maybe i am dense but i don't get the meaning of your post

What I meant was is it loose what where it pivots at the frame & barrel or is it loose where the latch holds it closed. A picture sure would help.

 

[dwaywego]

It could be nickel plated in that area to fill in the gap, thus tightening the overall fit.

 

[thetroll]

thanks everybody i think i have it figured out , the locking lug on the bottom of the barrel has some wear where the lock pivots against it , i think that if i take a dab of j-b weld and apply it to the lug then take a dremel tool and very carefully remove the excess it will tighten it up , when i finish the repair i will let everybody know how it turns out, i have seen j-b weld do miracles