Eamon Chute Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Hopefully not such a dumb question: Can the Ruger Super Blackhawk Hammers be used as replacements in the Original Model Vaqueros? Or are there different sizes of "replacement" SB hammers for both the "original" and the "New" model Vaquero? EC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiowa Kid, SASS #69870L Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Blackhawk hammer will work fine on both. KK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Fill 'Em 67797 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Same hammer, should drop right in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eamon Chute Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 Thank all. I was just wondering. BTW - nice avatar you got there Doc. Seems like I've seen that guy before! EC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sheriff Pack Wolf, SASS #31917 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I was wondering about this same thing today. Glad you asked the question. Pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eamon Chute Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 And two follow-up questions...... 1) Do you need to replace the springs at the same time? Or do you need to do that if you're looking to lighten' the pull some? 2) And who/where might actually have them in stock? Or can quickly get them? EC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Fill 'Em 67797 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 EC, like your avatar too! I like to change them from time to time and I always liked that picture. 1. You don't need to replace the springs but most do to get easier cocking and lighter trigger pull. 2. Midway USA should have everything you need. I was checking for a friend the other day and they had it all in stock. Shoot straight and stay safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Rifleman, SASS # 23477 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Thank all. I was just wondering. BTW - nice avatar you got there Doc. Seems like I've seen that guy before! EC I had to polish some ruff places before dropping them in my OMV's. Go to the Ruger website -- they have good videos for assembly/disassembly of the Vaquero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I just ordered two Super Blackhawk hammers from Midway USA. They were at the house in about 4 days. I know your asking about OM Vaqueros but they just dropped right into my NMV's. No fitting required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eamon Chute Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 EC, like your avatar too! I like to change them from time to time and I always liked that picture. 1. You don't need to replace the springs but most do to get easier cocking and lighter trigger pull. 2. Midway USA should have everything you need. I was checking for a friend the other day and they had it all in stock. Shoot straight and stay safe. Well I ordered the hammers from Midway but they are backordered until February. After reading another thread, what is the spring kit called that I should use to lighten up the pull and trigger? Thanks again to everyone chiming-in on this. EC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Howdy, Just a little while back Ruger had some in stock. Might check with them and Brownells. Ruger is building a new factory, I hope it gets online soon and without a bunch of lame problems. Good luck hunting. I just got one on my orig Vaq. works nice. Wish I had gone with a tad lighter hammer spring. But good for now. Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Well I ordered the hammers from Midway but they are backordered until February. After reading another thread, what is the spring kit called that I should use to lighten up the pull and trigger? Thanks again to everyone chiming-in on this. EC Here's what you need. http://www.gunsprings.com/Revolvers/RUGER/SINGLE%20ACTION%20SERIES/cID3/mID52/dID228 Order kit # 17116. That is the 17 lb hammer spring, 30 oz. trigger spring and the extra power base pin spring. Should make a big difference. I wouldn't go much lighter than 17 lb on the hammer spring unless you do a lot of tuning work on the pistol and only want to use Federal primers. I have this kit in all my "old model" Vaqueros and New Model Blackhawks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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