im needing a hammer for my pre 27 are they hard to fine? where's a good place to look?

also im looking to install a kings type ft site with a gold bead who sells these for a pin on pre 27 n frame?

S&W used to sell the gold bead front and you might check with them. I think they called it a "Call bead front" but I can't swear to it. There used to be quite a variety of fronts available back when all the ramps were pinned to N frame barrels. For the hammer you can try Gun Parts Corp but I have found them to be unreliable about what you order and receive and the last few orders of S&W parts all had to be returned because their parts pullers don't know the difference between what you order and what they pull. Other than that I have found the best source of hammers and triggers for all sizes to be Ebay and Gunbroker. You may have to watch for a while but sooner or later it will show up. The price may not be to your liking but that's the way it is sometimes.

As for the hammer what type are you wanting? Is it a target? Just about any post war N frame hammer will fit.

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NRA Pistol Inst

I've found a lot of older S&W replacement parts on both Midway and Brownells... Unlike Colt revolver parts, many of the same parts are interchangeable throughout the frame size (L,N,J,K, etc) and not so 'model' specific. A hammer will run about $50...however, if the hammer has issues, it's very possible the trigger will too. Also, these are not 'drop in' parts and usually need a bit of prep and fitting.

Also, it is so much easier to do a 'correct' job if you're starting with both parts as new-never cut.

If you're going this route and you're not that familiar with gunsmithing, you'd be better served to take it to a reputable 'smith, have him go thru it (he may find little goobers like ground down leaf spring screws) and do it once. Just my .2 cents.