TTN?

[Slowhand Bob, 24229]

I have had a few guys tell me that the TTN hammer doubles can be made into fairly good match guns but by whom and at what price? These do not seem available locally and special orders seems to add lots of dollars to the local merchants value appraisals so how much can I expect the raid on my gold to be?

[John Barleycorn, SASS #76982]

$500-550 plus action work if you so choose.

[PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L]

For aftermarket parts and action work contact Cowboy Gun Parts aka SliXprings

[Griff]

Got my 1st one thru T-Bone with action work for around $500, the next'un came from Nate Kiowa Jones with the case colored receiver and some action work for a bit more... seems like around $650 IIRC. I certainly can't say that they're great competition guns... as I don't compete the way most folks view competition... but both are smooth and operate flawlessly, which to me is more important than pure speed. I've seen chambers beveled to the point that there isn't any rim ledge left, and any wear on the pin will surely cause headspace issues... I look for reliability and rely on my technique for loading more than mods that can arguably take take years of the longevity of the gun.

[Lone Dog, SASS #20401]

Last one I bought a fdw years ago was 399 at Academy. It is still in the box as my old cch model just keeps on keeping on. They are all called Cimarrons now since Cimarron bought out TTN several years back. Of course we all still call them TTNs and know what we mean. The one I use didn't need no slickin' at all

[SOUTH-PACIFIC,SASS #59402]

nate kiowa jones . hadit for about 13 years went thru hundreds of rounds great shooter. don't remember the price

[Garrison Joe, SASS #60708]

If your cowboy gun supplier does not know how to work with Cimarron to get a firearm for you, you have the wrong supplier!

 

Are they rugged and almost foolproof? Yep. Are they fast? No, unless your category requires something like a hammer double (hint- Classic Cowboy, plainsman) and does not allow an internal hammer double.

 

You MUST read carefully what folks post on the wire, if you got the impression they would be fast with no practice against internal hammer or pump guns.

 

Any smith who can do an internal double can do a TTN up real nice, such as Johnny Meadows, Ol #4, Goatneck Clem, and many others.

 

Good luck, GJ

[Abilene, SASS # 27489]

I think Cimarron is out of them right now. They will be out for 6 months or more at a time and then get in a large shipment. But there are so many out there that is isn't too hard to find one. I'm not a fast shooter but I did not have to do a thing to mine, not even hone the chambers. Although I've thought about beveling the chamber edges a bit.

[PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L]

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[largo casey #19191]

The only thing I did to mine was to put in lighter springs & hone the Cylinders.Been shooting it for years with no problems at all...

 

 

Largo

[Abilene, SASS # 27489]

Oh yeah, and you may know this because it has been said many times, but if you are going to cock the gun by sweeping your palm over the hammers, you will want to dehorn them

[Blackey Cole]

I got my TTN from Johnny meadows in a trade and loved it until I got a 87 from Lassiter. It is so much fun to shoot

[Barry Sloe]

I'll be picking up a backup TTN next week and sending it to Johnny Meadows for his magic touch.

 

BS

[Colorado Coffinmaker]

The TTN/Cimarron is built like a tank. Just a little rough on the inside. The best value for dollar extant for a Hammer Double. Most are quite shootable right out of the box. De-horn the hammers. Change out the lever spring (Slixsprings) and your done. LEAVE the Main Springs ALONE.

If the category you choose to shoot requires a Hammer Double, the TTN is perfect. I shoot Frontier Cartridge Gunfighter with Cap Guns so

a hammer double is just right.

 

Coffinmaker

 

PS: If by chance, your Deuce Stevens, they are VERY competitive.

Edited November 15, 2015 by Colorado Coffinmaker

[Slowhand Bob, 24229]

My local ffl dealer dropped his shingle last month and dropped his license. The local shops are not much into cowboy and do not compare to his prices (if the customer does the footwork) necessary ahead of time. Not complaining about the small shop prices so much as the lack of cowboy guns.

[Black Angus McPherson]

I have had a few guys tell me that the TTN hammer doubles can be made into fairly good match guns but by whom and at what price? These do not seem available locally and special orders seems to add lots of dollars to the local merchants value appraisals so how much can I expect the raid on my gold to be?

 

 

Anybody care to try answering the question? I've got a TTN and I'm kinda curious myself.

 

Angus

[PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L]

 

 

Anybody care to try answering the question? I've got a TTN and I'm kinda curious myself.

 

Angus

 

See post #3. (or any of the other recommended gunsmiths)

FWIW - I have $400 into my personal TTN.

Had one fully tricked out for my compañera with all the bells & whistles for about half again that amount.

(but she prefers the '97 that I modified to fit her).

 

Depends on how much you want to put into one.

Call them for a quote.

[Johnny Meadows,SASS#28485L]

I just got a shipment from Cimarron. I sell them with all work completed for $650 plus $30 shipping.

Johnny Meadows

928-300-6684

[Garrison Joe, SASS #60708]

I've had nice action jobs done for about $150 on one. And done one for myself for just the cost of a few parts (and the labor to do one) - less than $75 for sure. That's the one I shoot normally. Haven't fired the backup at a match yet.

 

Good luck, GJ

[Black Angus McPherson]

So, ballpark is in the $150 area. Thanks. While not cheap, that's cheap enough I'll have to give it some real thought. I've never had a slicked up gun. Maybe I'll try it with the SxS.

 

BTW, Palewolf, I tried your link, but I didn't see anything about action jobs or prices. I guess I could have just missed it.

 

Angus

[El Hombre Sin Nombre]

I just ordered one, so that makes one less available.

[Tyrel Cody]

I just ordered one, so that makes one less available.

You're gonna love it!

[Nawlins Kid SASS #36107]

Are there any videos showing the complete dis-assembly of the TTN?

 

Nawlins

[PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L]

So, ballpark is in the $150 area. Thanks. While not cheap, that's cheap enough I'll have to give it some real thought. I've never had a slicked up gun. Maybe I'll try it with the SxS.

 

BTW, Palewolf, I tried your link, but

I didn't see anything about action jobs or prices. I guess I could have just missed it.

Must have...prices for the parts are listed under their individual descriptions (linked under "PRODUCTS")

There are also pages showing installation instructions.

Contact the shop directly for quotes on having them do the work (or any of the other outfits that carry their parts)

 

Angus

Edited November 18, 2015 by PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L