Trigger Guard Repair Help

[gchapman1965]

I have a Revelation 99 revolver that has a cracked trigger guard. On this model the trigger guard houses the trigger group. When the revolver is completely assembled the hammer will not reset without assistance. When I remove the pin that holds the frame and the trigger guard together it works perfectly. I believe that when the pin is inserted it causes the crack to separate and put things into a bind. Anyone have any suggestions on how to repair this? From what I can tell this is cast pot metal. I know it's not worth much, but I'd like to repair it if it's possible.

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[woodsxdragon]

if it's pot metal either some sort of epoxy or a low temp solder. and i mean really low temp. like this: http://muggyweld.com/pot-metal-repair

[country gent]

Check gun parts corp in wet hurley New York they may have a used one. Just replace it.

[gchapman1965]

woodsxdragon: I saw muggyweld after I made the post. I've never seen it before, but it sounds like it might work. Have you ever used it?

country gent: That's the first place I checked. They didn't have one.

Would anyone here have some of this stuff and be interested in a small job?

[woodsxdragon]

Have not personally. I asked one of the maintamce guys that welds and he suggested it. He had not used it just was aware of it.

[pietro]

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I would clamp the gripframe so the crack is closed, then drill a small hole on each side of the crack, but about 1/8" away from the edges of the crack.

I would then fashion a steel staple from wire the same diameter as the holes, to straddle the crack - recessing the staple if needed to install the gripframe into the cylinder frame.


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[largom]

Can't see the top of the guard but if you could drill a small hole at an angle through the crack in the center. I would then grind the fluted end of the drill bit off and use the shank end for a pin to go into the hole. Clamp the frame so the crack is closed when you drill the hole. Put some high strength epoxy into the crack and a little on your pin. With the frame clamped again install the pin and wait for the epoxy to cure.
I might add that the fast set up epoxy is the weakest. The longer it takes to cure the greater the strength.

Larry

[gchapman1965]

Thanks for the comments and suggestions. Not sure how I'll proceed, but I have a few options.

Thanks,

Greg

[mac60]

GPC isn't the only place that sells gun parts. My feelings are that no matter what you try - as far as a repair to that, you won't be happy. I'd give this outfit a call. Maybe they can help - maybe not.

http://www.jackfirstgun.com/order.php

I'd do an exhaustive search before I gave up on it though.

[gchapman1965]

Thanks for the link, I'll give them a call today!!

[gunshot98]

Google Outbackgunparts also. Some really nice guys there too.

[Joe504]

I have bought parts from Jack First (spring for my Tec22). Good service and a fair price.