Skillet Johnson Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Hello all I have seen fellow shooters with their hammer spurs bent downward to make it easier to cock the revolver with one hand is this a legal mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Red Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Ah Yesss Sir.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Yes, per Page 34 of the Shooter's Handbook: - All parts may be smoothed, re-profiled, polished, de-burred, or replaced provided they are not prohibited in these Covenants. - Slings are allowed on long guns. Lanyards are allowed on handguns. Hammers - Hammers may be replaced or exchanged with hammers designed for the same frame size (e.g., small frame revolver hammers may not be installed on large frame revolvers or vice versa). - Internal parts of the hammer may be changed (e.g., to allow for a half-cock notch on a revolver). - Ruger Super-Blackhawk/Montado style revolver hammers (i.e., lowered and widened hammers) are acceptable on both adjustable and fixed sight model revolvers. - Hammer stops may be added. - The hammer travel distance on any revolver may be adjusted. - Rear sight notches cut into the revolver hammer may be widened. - Hammer spur grooves may be recut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 YES Just piling on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Holiday Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 I'll throw in that the spur may not be bent as much as the hammer itself is replaced. I'm doing this in the near future with some SBH hammers I have on the way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 42 minutes ago, Half Deaf Hoss Deveraux said: I'll throw in that the spur may not be bent as much as the hammer itself is replaced. I'm doing this in the near future with some SBH hammers I have on the way... ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolina Gunslinger Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 43 minutes ago, Half Deaf Hoss Deveraux said: I'll throw in that the spur may not be bent as much as the hammer itself is replaced. I'm doing this in the near future with some SBH hammers I have on the way... Welcome to Cowboy Action Shooting! That's a fairly popular modification. Does anyone know who sells fanning hammers for a Vaquero? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 47 minutes ago, Half Deaf Hoss Deveraux said: I'll throw in that the spur may not be bent as much as the hammer itself is replaced. I'm doing this in the near future with some SBH hammers I have on the way... how so? OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Holiday Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Maybe I misunderstood? OP mentioned bent hammer spur. I thought maybe it was a replaced hammer he spotted. Then I mentioned I was swapping my hammers for super black hawk hammers (SBH). Is that more clear? Great, now I'm self conscious... (kidding) Out of curiosity... can a hammer spur be bent? Seems like that would be tough to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Yes they can be bent. It is fairly simple if you have the right heat source and a bit of knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Hammers have been bent up also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Holiday Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 I think I see what threw OLG & Yul off... I meant "may not be bent" as in it might not have been bent, not "may not be bent" as in not allowed. Was that it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 I think reading English is just as likely to have thrown them off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 19 minutes ago, J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE said: I think reading English is just as likely to have thrown them off. What does a lawyer know about reading English? Yul and I read American.......... OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 20 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: What does a lawyer know about reading English? Yul and I read American.......... OLG Most of em don’t even know the definition of “is”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Just now, Yul Lose said: Most of em don’t even know the definition of “is”. That is the issue, isn't it........ OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Holiday Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 I forgot to use American here instead of English. My bad haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCandless Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 4 hours ago, Carolina Gunslinger said: Does anyone know who sells fanning hammers for a Vaquero? http://www.gunfighter.com/graham/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Clark Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 4 hours ago, J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE said: Yes they can be bent. It is fairly simple if you have the right heat source and a bit of knowledge. this will usually do the job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Mohawk SASS 77785 Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 On 2/22/2019 at 12:18 PM, Captain Clark said: this will usually do the job Yep ..& then they bend real easy..& stainless polish back up without a problem !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackrabbit Joe #414 Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Mercy sure glad I had my coffee this morning. Hee, Hee & Yah-Tah-Hay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 On 2/21/2019 at 8:18 PM, Captain Clark said: this will usually do the job Just make sure the gun is unloaded. Wouldn't want to cook off a primer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Warden Callaway said: Just make sure the gun is unloaded. Wouldn't want to cook off a primer. I would also remove the plastic grips......... OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostVaquero Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 40 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: I would also remove the plastic grips......... OLG Oh come on you just want to take the fun out it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Hangtree Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 On 2/21/2019 at 8:18 PM, Captain Clark said: this will usually do the job Are there any tricks involved for doing this on stainless hammers? It would be great if someone would put together a short tutorial for this modification. My left thumb doesn't want to reach up and grab the hammer spur as easily as my right hand does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 1 minute ago, Marshal Hangtree said: Are there any tricks involved for doing this on stainless hammers? It would be great if someone would put together a short tutorial for this modification. My left thumb doesn't want to reach up and grab the hammer spur as easily as my right hand does. Unless you already have the tools, it's going to be a whole lot cheaper to get someone like Boomstick J to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Hangtree Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, Tyrel Cody said: Unless you already have the tools, it's going to be a whole lot cheaper to get someone like Boomstick J to do it. Takes more than a propane torch and pliers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 1 minute ago, Marshal Hangtree said: Takes more than a propane torch and pliers? In my experience, yes. You need something hotter and some pliers that won't Mar the hammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Hangtree Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Thanks, Tyrel. Guess I'm going to have to look around for someone to do the job then. I would get up with Boomstick J, but I'd rather stay local to avoid FFL fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 1 minute ago, Marshal Hangtree said: Thanks, Tyrel. Guess I'm going to have to look around for someone to do the job then. I would get up with Boomstick J, but I'd rather stay local to avoid FFL fees. Why would you need FFL fees? He can ship your guns back to you directly. Or just send the hammers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 3 minutes ago, Marshal Hangtree said: Thanks, Tyrel. Guess I'm going to have to look around for someone to do the job then. I would get up with Boomstick J, but I'd rather stay local to avoid FFL fees. Just send the hammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shoer 27979 Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 On 2/21/2019 at 2:38 PM, J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE said: I think reading English is just as likely to have thrown them off. I am just impressed by OLG and Yul, I didn't even know they knew how to read (English or American) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusta B. Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Boomstick's work on ROA hammers - used to be a 7 1/2" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Hangtree Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 58 minutes ago, Yusta B. said: Boomstick's work on ROA hammers - used to be a 7 1/2" Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Here’s an Old Army that Boomstick Jay lowered the hammer on also. He did a full action job on it also and it is a real pleasure to shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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