Black Widow .17 hmr

[herd118]

New member, and just got a BW .17hmr. Should I seek an upgraded cylinder pin? The current one is a real pain to remove - as well as a bit loose, and the new one looks a lot more secure.

[coinchop]

Herd118...

   If the pin works, don't send it in. I think the .17hmr's sent in for repair are replaced with 22mags. You might want to check that out first.

   And welcome to the forum..

[ricart]

If you like the caliber, fine.  If the gun is a new one and a  Black Widow, it should have the newer type pin, the one you pull down on to remove.  Make sure your doing it correctly.  Read the instructions.  You pull down out of the slot, turn the locking device at 180 degrees, then remove the pin.  Don't simply pull down and try to remove it.  Being a prior old pin type owner, and never reading instruction, I made that mistake.. Done properly, and the hammer quarter cocked, the pin should almost fall out..

[ricart]

OOPS!, I used the term "quarter cocked", don't know if that is proper usage..  It is the hammer safety catch designed in case the hammer is dropped while cocking. I see NAA calls it "half"cocked,

[herd118]

My 17 is an early one, with a low RS prefix S/N. If I remember correctly, NAA did not manufacture guns in .17 hmr past the October 2007 announcement of discontinuance, somewhat predating the new style cylinder release.

[grayelky]

You could sell it to me and get you a new Black Widow and not have the problems.....

[cedarview kid]

How hard to remove? If you're not really having problems with it, I would leave it alone. NAA can certainly fix it, if you're have problems, tho.

[zippovarga]

Make due with the early cylinder pin release. You're sitting on a "no longer in production" firearm. Just my opinion, for what it's worth.

[herd118]

Naa collector & Zippovarga, I believe you're right, it's not like I'll be carrying it. It may even attain some collectible value in the future.   Thanks for everyone's input!

[grayelky]

If I had it, it would not be for sale. It may not reach collector status and subsequent price, but it is something not many people have, making it unique. To me, that makes it desirable to a degree.