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Ranger II Latch Too Easy to Release?

Started by CavScout, April-05-20 01:04

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CavScout

April-05-20 01:04 Last Edit: April-05-20 02:04 by CavScout
Apparently there has been ample discussion about the possibility of releasing the Ranger II Latch, while thumbing the Hammer!

I'm guessing It Depends!... Just like some people instinctively use the pad of their Trigger Finger... and some go back to the first knuckle, or further....
Some People are using the tip of their thumb to cock the hammer, and some are using further back on the pad of their thumb.

Obviously, the Ranger II Latch is SAFE!... IF the Thumb placement DOES NOT Span the gap between the Hammer Spur and Latch!

Apparently, Schofields had the Same Problem!
The Army Schofield was Specifically Designed for Cavalry Use!... It provided Easier Loading and Unloading than the Colt Single Action Army (SAA)... While Riding and Reining a Horse!

However, Cavalry Soldiers also often wore Gauntlet Gloves.

The First Model Schofield had a Fairly Sharp Latch, configured as a Blade Rear Sight.
The Second Model Schofield had a Modified Latch with a "Scooped-Out Relief" to avoid Thumb Engagement.

The Ranger II has a bit of a Blend of the two Schofield Latches!

Miniaturization didn't leave much room for Sculpting the Latch!

By the way... The Rear Screw on the Latch Bar/Cylinder Retainer has a Cam Cut on the Screw Shaft.
Turn the Screw 180°... and the Rear of the Bar Pivots Up to Clear the Cylinder for Removal!
"It is a lesson of history that it is ethically, morally, and philosophically impossible to have too many personal weapons, whether they be edged, impact or projectile."
- David W. Loeffler

Kimber1911

#1
April-05-20 12:04
CavScout I like your Style  &  thank you for the Information.    TTFN     R     8)

CavScout

#2
April-06-20 02:04
Kimber1911...

Unfortunately those Schofields ARE NOT Mine!... Just Beautiful Originals i snagged copies of posted Pics!

The Original Schofield I used to have was an uncut 2nd Model Grey Gun... similar to the attached photo.

I got a good deal from a San Francisco Dealer, because it was Missing the Extractor Mechanism, and the grips were worn half gone!

Fortunately, Cimarron Firearms was carrying the Dimensional  Correct Armi San Marco Schofield at the time.
I was able to order Drop-In Needed Replacement Parts to Restore Mechanical Function!

While working on it, I discovered the Previous Owner had assembled the Hinge with the Extractor Cam Reversed... Preventing the Extractor from returning flush with the breech of the Cylinder!

Trying to Force-Close the Action would have bent the Original Extractor!

Never got around to trying it with Black Powder Cartridges before having to sell it in 2008 to keep the Roof Overhead!

I had a Pair of Original Commercial (Civilian) Russians at the time, I used to shoot with Black Powder Cartridges at Cowboy Action Shooting!... Also sold in 2008!  :(

By the way... My Current 5" Uberti Schofield feels like a Tank, compared to that Original Schofield!
Uberti Increased the dimensions about 5% to Accommodate 44-40 and 45 Colt Cartridges!

"It is a lesson of history that it is ethically, morally, and philosophically impossible to have too many personal weapons, whether they be edged, impact or projectile."
- David W. Loeffler

bearcatter

#3
April-06-20 10:04
Why ! ..do !..you !..finish !..every !..sentence !..with !..an !..exclamation !..mark!.. ..?.?.?

Just excited to be here, or your period key doesn't work..?....LOL
"If you get it and didn't work for it, someone else worked for it and didn't get it..."

* Guardian .32 (2) * Zastava M70 .32 (3) * Bearcat stainless (2) * SP101 .22 * Ruger SR22 (2) * S&W M&P 15-22 Sport

CavScout

#4
April-06-20 11:04
bearcatter...

Must be from listening to too many Valley Girls on TV and the Movies...

EVERY sentence ends with an Up-Pitch.  ;D 8)

I'll try to tone it down, and Act My Age (71)  ;)
"It is a lesson of history that it is ethically, morally, and philosophically impossible to have too many personal weapons, whether they be edged, impact or projectile."
- David W. Loeffler

bearcatter

#5
April-06-20 11:04
I remember the Valley Girls !

Some of us are just so happy to be here, we can hardly contain ourselves !

"If you get it and didn't work for it, someone else worked for it and didn't get it..."

* Guardian .32 (2) * Zastava M70 .32 (3) * Bearcat stainless (2) * SP101 .22 * Ruger SR22 (2) * S&W M&P 15-22 Sport

CavScout

#6
April-06-20 11:04
Quote from: bearcatter on April-06-20 11:04
I remember the Valley Girls !

Some of us are just so happy to be here, we can hardly contain ourselves !

I've been posting Copious Personal Opinion Pieces on my Facebook Page... And got in the habit of Punctuating my "Brilliant" Statements.  ;)

OR... Maybe it's just Old-Timers Kicking In?
Like that other Septuagenarian on the Campaign Trail that Punctuates His Sentences with "PERIOD!"  ::)
"It is a lesson of history that it is ethically, morally, and philosophically impossible to have too many personal weapons, whether they be edged, impact or projectile."
- David W. Loeffler

Canoeal

#7
April-06-20 11:04
You mean the one from Delaware that is slowly succumbing to dementia?
"All it takes for evil to prevail, is for good men to do nothing."  Edmund Burke

CavScout

#8
April-06-20 12:04
Quote from: Canoeal on April-06-20 11:04
You mean the one from Delaware that is slowly succumbing to dementia?

I stated it Politically Anonymous so I wouldn't get booted for NOT posting in the Politics/Religion Area.  ;) 8)

Was I Referring to "Scranton Joe"?... You Got It!!!  ;D
"It is a lesson of history that it is ethically, morally, and philosophically impossible to have too many personal weapons, whether they be edged, impact or projectile."
- David W. Loeffler

Uncle_Lee

#9
April-07-20 04:04
Quote from: CavScout on April-06-20 12:04
Quote from: Canoeal on April-06-20 11:04
You mean the one from Delaware that is slowly succumbing to dementia?

I stated it Politically Anonymous so I wouldn't get booted for NOT posting in the Politics/Religion Area.  ;) 8)

Was I Referring to "Scranton Joe"?... You Got It!!!  ;D

You won't get booted.
We kind of go around here.
Me?
I don't like everything in life in a correct file slot. Makes life so boring.
God, Country, & Flag

LET'S GO BRANDON ( he is gone to the beach )

Canoeal

#10
April-07-20 08:04
Bought and sold to you by Dupont.
"All it takes for evil to prevail, is for good men to do nothing."  Edmund Burke

CavScout

#11
April-07-20 09:04
Quote from: uncle_lee on April-07-20 04:04
You won't get booted.
We kind of go around here.
Me?
I don't like everything in life in a correct file slot. Makes life so boring.

I used to Race Slot Cars in the 60's...
Now, My Train of Thought runs on a Track that looks like Lombard Street in San Francisco.  :o ;D
"It is a lesson of history that it is ethically, morally, and philosophically impossible to have too many personal weapons, whether they be edged, impact or projectile."
- David W. Loeffler

heyjoe

#12
April-07-20 10:04
Quote from: CavScout on April-07-20 09:04
Quote from: uncle_lee on April-07-20 04:04
You won't get booted.
We kind of go around here.
Me?
I don't like everything in life in a correct file slot. Makes life so boring.

I used to Race Slot Cars in the 60's...
Now, My Train of Thought runs on a Track that looks like Lombard Street in San Francisco.  :o ;D

they charge a toll to drive down that street now
It's too bad that our friends cant be here with us today

CavScout

#13
April-07-20 11:04
Quote from: heyjoe on April-07-20 10:04
Quote from: CavScout on April-07-20 09:04
I used to Race Slot Cars in the 60's...
Now, My Train of Thought runs on a Track that looks like Lombard Street in San Francisco.  :o ;D

they charge a toll to drive down that street now

I was Stationed at the San Francisco Coast Guard Air Station 1969 to 1972.
I had a 1965 Pontiac LeMans Convertible at the time.

I literally Drove INTO a San Francisco Street one night!  :o
I was approaching one of those steep uphill streets, and saw "Scars" in the Asphalt... Made the mistake of "Panic" tapping my Brakes... My Front Bumper put another "Scar" in that Street!  :-[
"It is a lesson of history that it is ethically, morally, and philosophically impossible to have too many personal weapons, whether they be edged, impact or projectile."
- David W. Loeffler

WyoShooter

#14
April-07-20 12:04
Quote from: CavScout on April-07-20 09:04
Now, My Train of Thought runs on a Track that looks like Lombard Street in San Francisco.  :o ;D
I drove up and down Lombard Street one weekend in 1968 when I was stationed at Ft. Ord.  I also had to check out Coit tower which was known locally as "Coit's Last Erection."
Ed

cfsharry

#15
April-07-20 16:04
And that before Viagra.
Drove down that street once and it was way cool. Kinda sad they're charging a toll now.

CavScout

#16
April-14-20 15:04
Quote from: WyoShooter on April-07-20 12:04
Quote from: CavScout on April-07-20 09:04
Now, My Train of Thought runs on a Track that looks like Lombard Street in San Francisco.  :o ;D
I drove up and down Lombard Street one weekend in 1968 when I was stationed at Ft. Ord.  I also had to check out Coit tower which was known locally as "Coit's Last Erection."

I went up to the top of Coit Tower, while stationed at CGAS SanFran... Looked down one side...

There was a house below with a Sundeck Roof...
Several Shapely Gals were Sunbathing... WITHOUT Tan Lines!
Every so often they would wave to the People looking down.  ;D

By the way, I was Stationed at Fort Rod Nov 74 to Nov 77... 54th MP Company.
First year in the Traffic Section... Last two years as Game Warden...
ALL Years riding Motorcycle... 1973 Police Harley and 1975 ROKON RT-340-I
"It is a lesson of history that it is ethically, morally, and philosophically impossible to have too many personal weapons, whether they be edged, impact or projectile."
- David W. Loeffler
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