Competitor single shot rotary breech pistol - anyone have a manual?

Site Notices

New Vortex Viper HD 5-25X50 Scope Review

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Competitor single shot rotary breech pistol - anyone have a manual?

Posted: 7/28/2019 1:10:20 AM EDT

I'm at my wit's end in the search for a manual for this pistol... I want to make some new barrel assemblies, but to do so I need to fully disassemble the breech mechanism to remove it. I don't relish the idea of going in blind, as it's wholly unfamiliar to me.

Does anyone have a manual, PDF or hard copy, they could share? I found a lead on another forum, but the member offering a PDF of the manual never responded to me.

Posted: 7/28/2019 9:10:44 AM EDT

[#1]

From what I understand, the Competitor SSP is a variant of the Magnum Research Lone Eagle.

The difference being yours is self cocking when you twist the breech block.... so the link probably doesn't help as much as I'd prefer.

Here is a disassembly link for the Magnum Research Lone Eagle... again, not specific to your Competitor SSP, but it might help.

http://jtjersey.com/LoneEagle/LoneEagle.html

This thread also helps clarify some of the differences between the various manufacturers.

https://www.shootersforum.com/single-shot-handguns/43074-competitor-pistols.html

I would also suggest asking at that specific forum for help finding a manual. Your pistol is pretty unique.

Posted: 7/28/2019 9:28:47 AM EDT

[#2]

A little more poking around , I found this.. "Hairtrigger" might have a manual. I don't know him.

http://www.ihmsa.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3099

And the "Internet Archive" has some links... they might help.

http://web.archive.org/web/20021028015747/http://www.competitor-pistol.com/

Posted: 7/28/2019 10:24:30 PM EDT

[#3]

My sincere thanks! I'll have to peruse those links...

I'm already aware of the similarity to other single shot rotary breech pistols, but the change in the mechanism makes disassembly totally different. I got it a bit apart, saw a whole mess of tiny parts, and backed right off. The last time I saw that sort of complexity in a firearm, I at least had a schematic.

Posted: 7/29/2019 11:32:31 AM EDT

[#4]

Quote History

Quoted:
A little more poking around , I found this.. "Hairtrigger" might have a manual. I don't know him.

http://www.ihmsa.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3099

And the "Internet Archive" has some links... they might help.

http://web.archive.org/web/20021028015747/http://www.competitor-pistol.com/

View Quote

Just joined the IHMSA forum... that security question is a doozy! Anyone interested, they want the shape singular, not the distance or match type. Took me a while to figure out.

Posted: 7/30/2019 11:50:30 AM EDT

[#5]

For future reference, for anyone who may need it.

ETA: I cleaned up the picture a bit and reuploaded it.

Posted: 7/30/2019 12:05:24 PM EDT

[#6]

Finally, here's the quick and easy method of taking the breech off the barrel, and swapping ejectors as needed...

Posted: 7/31/2019 3:06:54 PM EDT

[#7]

Very Nice !!

Posted: 7/31/2019 9:09:37 PM EDT

[#8]

Couldn't have done it without your help. Thanks again!

Posted: 8/1/2019 10:24:07 AM EDT

[#9]

And Cheers to you as well !

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Competitor single shot rotary breech pistol - anyone have a manual?

Armory » General Firearm Discussion

Win a FREE Membership!

Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!

You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.

Warning

Confirm Action

About AR15.COM

Stay Connected

Newsletter

Contact Us