Service life of a Black Widow?

[JDB3]

The one and only NAA I have is a Black Widow. 22lr .
If you want to make people look shoot 12 gauge hulls at 25yds . I have about 2000 rounds through mine , Absolutely zero issues with this little swiss watch . Just waiting on the well ya wore it out kid .

[Uncle_Lee]

Welcome JDB3.
You are a lot better shot than I am.
I couldn't hit 12 gauge hulls at 25 feet. (unless they were in a big pile)

[top dog]

JDB3,
Sounds like the piece is just getting broken in.  Maybe,and I say maybe,sometime in the distant future the mainspring may break.

No problem,NAA is their with their excellent customer service and would get it back to 100% in no time.

                                                                                       Top Dog

[bearcatter]

From what I have read here, the mainsprings aren't too hard to replace, the mag frame being easier. You could just get a couple to ease your worry, and any other parts that you feel are iffy as to long life. I like having at least a set of springs for any gun.

[tinhorn]

Man, I am happy to read this. I've had problems with one new 3" Earl that had me questioning NAA reliability. NAA said my problem was rare (two broken hands), and likely indicates abuse such as dropping the firearm. Hahaha! Well, of course. Gotta stop dropping my guns.

[JDB3]

Thank you all for the replies.  I will order a new mainspring to throw in the safe! I had wanted a BW for ever and finally scored one . It's a dream to shoot given its size , it does have me thinking how accurate is the pug lol

[tinhorn]

If you find the parts ordering page, please post the link. I've been clicking for several minutes and cannot find it.

I suggest also ordering a hand spring and at least one bolt pin. (Part numbers 12 and 6.)

[bearcatter]

If you click "Parts" they're all lumped together by number, not good. Go into Firearms and click Black Widow, then your specific model. On that page there is an Exploded View link, click that. Below the Exploded View, same page, there is a parts list with number and price, and you can order from that page.

[tinhorn]

That worked! Thanks!

Can't order online but at least I now have part numbers to place a phone order.

[bearcatter]

The few part numbers in blue ( magnum frame mainspring, cylinder pin and grips) can be put in a cart and bought, click on the blue number. Everything else you call.

I checked the Guardian pages just out of curiosity. Most of the .32 part numbers are in blue and can be carted.

Should be able to buy .380 parts but they've messed up. Exploded View/Parts link opens the Custom Shop. Custom Shop link opens the Custom Shop too. They need to do a little work on things.