Marshal Hangtree Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 I'd like to have the hammer spurs on my Taurus Gaucho's lowered. The hammers are stainless. I remember reading several months ago about a good source for this modification, but my "search" talents on this forum have a lot to be desired. Can someone send me in the right direction? Thanks, MH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Boomstick Jay, but wait until August cause he should be busy with mine until then I'm sure there are several more gunsmith's that can do this as well. Pretty Sure Jimmy Spurs does it as well as Lassiter, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Be sure to shoot a few stages with borrowed guns that have lower hammer spurs. I put SB hammers in my old Vaqueros and they helped when shooting duelist style, but I had trouble with the spurs hitting the web between thumb and trigger finger when shooting two handed. So on that pair I’m back to original hammers, and use them only for two handed categories. When I want to shoot as a Duelist I use my Old Armies with spurs lowered by Lassiter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Hangtree Posted May 29, 2019 Author Share Posted May 29, 2019 Thanks, Tyrel. Boomstick Jay was who I was thinking of before, but I just couldn't remember his name. I'll be sure to slip him an extra $20 to put mine in front of yours. J-Bar, I only shoot Duelist or Gunfighter, so a two handed style would not be affected. My thumbs just aren't quite long enough to make pulling the hammer back with my shooting hand comfortable or anywhere near speedy. MH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 53 minutes ago, Marshal Hangtree said: Thanks, Tyrel. Boomstick Jay was who I was thinking of before, but I just couldn't remember his name. I'll be sure to slip him an extra $20 to put mine in front of yours. J-Bar, I only shoot Duelist or Gunfighter, so a two handed style would not be affected. My thumbs just aren't quite long enough to make pulling the hammer back with my shooting hand comfortable or anywhere near speedy. MH What you need is more RECOIL, that'll raise the muzzle up making it an easy reach for your thumb on the way back down; that should do you until at least August Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackaroo, # 29989 Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 14 hours ago, J-BAR #18287 said: Be sure to shoot a few stages with borrowed guns that have lower hammer spurs. I put SB hammers in my old Vaqueros and they helped when shooting duelist style, but I had trouble with the spurs hitting the web between thumb and trigger finger when shooting two handed. So on that pair I’m back to original hammers, and use them only for two handed categories. When I want to shoot as a Duelist I use my Old Armies with spurs lowered by Lassiter. If you put SB hammers on your vaqueros still with a standard stroke and shooting two handed, you need really to short stroke them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Hangtree Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 I was recently told that many hammers are "cast", and not conducive to heat bending. Is there a good method of determining if my hammers are "cast" (assuming MIM) or if they are solid stock that can be heat bent? Thanks y'all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Devil Dale Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Marshal Hangtree said: I was recently told that many hammers are "cast", and not conducive to heat bending. Is there a good method of determining if my hammers are "cast" (assuming MIM) or if they are solid stock that can be heat bent? Thanks y'all Does anyone know what makers use cast hammers? I think I've seen them on C&Bs and flintlocks, but I don't think I've seen one on a modern or historical replica revolver. CNC machining is so prevalent now, I'd be surprised if all firearm manufacturers aren't using it, followed by heat treating (except SS, which can't be heat hardened). Does anyone know for sure? How about on orig. historical firearms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lead Monger Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 CNC machining can be applied to cast, forged or billet parts. Lots of Uberti and Pietta parts look like they have casting marks and texture to me. They are steel not iron so bending and welding is easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Devil Dale Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 17 minutes ago, Lead Monger said: Lots of Uberti and Pietta parts look like they have casting marks and texture to me. They are steel not iron so bending and welding is easy. Thinking about it, a lot of their parts do appear to have sand casting texture. In fact, Ruger Vaquero receivers also have that appearance on the unfinished surfaces. I was thinking cast iron. My error. But the cast steel parts should be able to be modified easily enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 The Gaucho is out of production, not sure if I would mess with the stock parts since replacement hammers would be difficult to find at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Hangtree Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 37 minutes ago, John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 said: The Gaucho is out of production, not sure if I would mess with the stock parts since replacement hammers would be difficult to find at best. Yep. I've considered that as well, Barleycorn. I'd probably be better off getting thumb extensions sewn on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Hangtree Posted September 10, 2019 Author Share Posted September 10, 2019 Well, I've looked and looked and looked for a spare set of replacement hammers, should the reprofiling of the hammer spurs causes a breakage. Absolutely no luck so far. Anyone have any suggestions? Do any other hammers fit these Gaucho's? They have transfer bars if that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 On 5/29/2019 at 12:16 PM, Marshal Hangtree said: I'd like to have the hammer spurs on my Taurus Gaucho's lowered. The hammers are stainless. I remember reading several months ago about a good source for this modification, but my "search" talents on this forum have a lot to be desired. Can someone send me in the right direction? Thanks, MH Contact Boomstick Jay. He has welded SBH hammer spurs onto other hammers in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Hangtree Posted September 10, 2019 Author Share Posted September 10, 2019 I just got off the phone with Lassiter, and he'll be doing the hammer work for me. I'd still like to find a pair of replacement hammers in case I decide to go back to stock configuration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Yepper!! Your replacement hammers are available. Unfortunately, they are current in someone else guns. You might seriously consider looking at new guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Hangtree Posted September 10, 2019 Author Share Posted September 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Colorado Coffinmaker said: Yepper!! Your replacement hammers are available. Unfortunately, they are current in someone else guns. You might seriously consider looking at new guns. I would, but: 1) I can't afford to buy another set of pistolas right now, 2) Other than the tall hammer spurs, the Gaucho's shoot great. Very smooth action, trigger, etc. 3) I'd probably have to spend a lot on any new guns getting slicked up, and new hammers for them as well. But I'm always looking for someone else who might want to sell another set of Gaucho's to use for parts guns should the need arise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Mohawk SASS 77785 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Just got my converted ROA hammers back from Boomstick..very happy & will use them at a monthly this w'end. I like the SBH & also have them on my other cowboy six guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackrabbit Joe #414 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Johnny Meadows put SBH hammers on my Uberti Stallons and they are just simply grrreat. JRJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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