I am not aware of any longer hammer noses for modified revolvers. Before parts swapping became gunsmithing, when you took your revolver to someone for an action job they simply reworked the existing parts. The whole concept of an action job is basically accelerated wear on the parts to make them smooth. Dryfiring accomplishes the same thing. And when you got your revolver back, their was no admonishment to use a certain brand of primer or ammunition. If it did not work with everything, it wasn’t finished.
Parts changing became popular when gunsmiths realized they could make additional money by selling parts to the owners who thought they could save money by doing their own work. So, lightened springs were created and sold. Hammers, triggers, barrels, etc can all be purchased and swapped out. Sometimes it works. Sometimes, not.
Kevin
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