Add Halfcock to Ruger Hammer ?

[Clemsum]

I have put Super Blackhawk hammers to my large frame Vaqueros and I am interested in having a half cock notch added to them. During a recent rainy day local match my thumb slipped off the hammer twice and I had to go around the cylinder to the unfired round. I like the SBH hammers and do not want to go to a "4 click" setup right now.

 

Can this be done by sending only the hammer to a gunsmith or does the entire revolver have to be shipped in for the work? Has anyone else had this done and who would you recommend?

 

Thanks

Clemsum

[Caprock Leatherneck, SASS #54382]

I had it done by Cowboy & Indians. I sent the complete revolver,but you might give them sa call and ask.

Caprock

[Bramble Mountain Buzzard]

Lassiter did mine. I did send the complete revolver with him...

[Buckshot Frank]

I just had Roughneck Rod add a half cock notch to my NMVs. I had him remove the transfer bars at the same time, but he can add the notch while keeping the transfer bars if that is what you prefer.

 

I would guess that anybody doing the work is going to want the entire guns though for fitting reasons. Your other option is to buy the Power Custom hammers and install yourself.

[Lefty Stone]

Jimmy Spurs does this work also. I plan on having mine modified once this season is over

 

http://cowboygunworks.com/

[Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933]

Usually when you add a half cock to the hammer you also have to modify the trigger.

[Clemsum]

Thanks for the replies.

I will start calling around to some of the shops mentioned.

 

Clemsum