Post by: Jamesk58 on May 16, 2015, 06:07:34 PM
Everything is pretty decent with it but the hammer scrapes against the left inside of the frame when it lowers.
You can clearly see the scrape marks on both the hammer and the top left rounded part of the frame where the hammer resides when down.
Should I just leave it for now and see if normal use will 'wear it in'? or go ahead and remove material from one or both surfaces- and what is the best way to do so?
I would rather correct it if possible than return it.
Post by: rollingb on May 16, 2015, 07:33:28 PM
Once you work on it, there is no chance they will ever take it back.
Post by: Captchee on May 19, 2015, 08:20:51 PM
Post by: Jamesk58 on May 20, 2015, 10:48:48 AM
I already returned the first one because of cosmetic issues and that was a bit of a hassle.
The gunsmith at Dixie said 'they're all pretty much the same". Jeeez....
Based on that, pretty sure if I ask for a 3rd Pietta there will be something else wrong.
Doubt if I will get another Pietta based on the quality I've seen and what I've read from others.
Probably just try and fix it and move on to other units.
Post by: Bigsmoke on May 20, 2015, 11:01:16 AM
I have always had my best luck with Uberti's, usually they are pretty well QCed before they leave the plant. Since they got bought up, however, I have not had any experience with them.
Armi San Marco I would rank with the Pietta's.
John
Post by: rollingb on May 20, 2015, 11:34:29 AM
Quote from: "Jamesk58"
Thanks.I think the gunsmith at Dixie is full of beans, unless Pietta has changed since 2012. I bought 2 Pietta Remington 1858's from Cabela's and both were fine, but I was in the store and could look them over before buying.
I already returned the first one because of cosmetic issues and that was a bit of a hassle.
The gunsmith at Dixie said 'they're all pretty much the same". Jeeez....
Based on that, pretty sure if I ask for a 3rd Pietta there will be something else wrong.
Doubt if I will get another Pietta based on the quality I've seen and what I've read from others.
Probably just try and fix it and move on to other units.
Have you got a Cabela's in your area?
Post by: Jamesk58 on May 20, 2015, 02:20:22 PM
No Cabelas here but I understand they are very good w customer service.
The scrape isn't that bad. More annoying than anything.
I can post a pic later.
Post by: Captchee on May 20, 2015, 05:22:26 PM
i have a Pietta 1860 , no issues at all . works very nice .
i also have a Uberti 1851 that i converted . its has some issues but nothing i could not deal with .
so lets get to the beans of it . if the scratch is on the hammer then its most likely an issue in the hammer recess . Take the hammer out look in the area that causing the scratch . I would bet there is a burr in there .
If it was on the hammer you should experience a rub mark not a scratch .
Post by: Jamesk58 on May 20, 2015, 07:13:35 PM
Really don't have time right now to disassemble as I'm getting ready for a trip but you can see the areas on the frame and hammer where they scrape.
Post by: rollingb on May 20, 2015, 07:56:33 PM
I'll post a couple of pictures of my 2 Pietta 1858's in a bit.
Post by: Captchee on May 20, 2015, 08:03:50 PM
looks like there are a few minor burrs . alittle stone work should take care of it . doesnt look like it would take much . also your going to get little scratch like that becouse it not truly case hardened . they do chemical case coloring
Post by: rollingb on May 20, 2015, 08:40:48 PM
Quote from: "Captchee"
ya its an open top .I completely missed that, for some reason I thought we were talking about a Remington.
Post by: Captchee on May 20, 2015, 10:31:00 PM
Post by: Jamesk58 on May 20, 2015, 10:38:08 PM
Thanks Captchee.
I was hoping it was something that could be handled with a stone- which I need to get anyway.
Some of the internals looked a little suspect too, like the hand. Castings marks and such- not smooth.
May look into Numrich replacement.
Post by: rollingb on May 20, 2015, 11:59:35 PM
VTIGunparts.com Online Store - Pietta 1851 Navy (http://www.vtigunparts.com/store/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=66&cat=Pietta+1851+Navy)
Post by: hawkthrower on May 21, 2015, 08:40:57 AM