Announcing the new, patent pending, RevUp ActionTM hammer

[RevUp_Action]

This announcement has the approval of handejector.

We are now taking pre-orders!

We would also appreciate any donations you can afford to help us with.

We will need about 150 pre-orders to make these hammers a reality, so please spread the word around.

Go to revupaction.com/shop to order.

This new hammer is the first major design change in revolver actions since 1909, when Charles Stone patented his shifting point of engagement in revolver actions. Every improvement in revolver hammers until now has been in manufacturing processes and in lightening the hammer by skeletonizing or reducing weight in other ways. While these have been good improvements, none has allowed trigger pull weights to be reduced as much as the RevUp Action(TM) hammer allows.

An industry contact has shown the RevUp Action(TM) hammer to Smith & Wesson recently (as early as 1 November). We are awaiting their comments.

New-style Smith & Wesson K-, L-, and N-frame revolvers fitted with the RevUp Action(TM) hammer and with factory springs can see a linear reduction in trigger pull weight over the course of the trigger pull by up to 8 pounds. This means that if you start with a 12-pound trigger pull weight, then the trigger pull weight at let-off is 4 pounds.

With springs provided in the RevUp Action(TM) hammer kit, set for Federal primers, your trigger pull weight can start as low as 7 pounds, and will reach as low as 2.5 pounds at let-off. As with single action, the final trigger pull weight is determined by the rebound spring. As always, smoothness depends not only on this hammer, but also upon the interaction of all the parts involved.

The RevUp Action(TM) hammer will be available as a semi-drop-in kit. Most hammers should be drop-in replacements, but due to variations in revolver manufacture, some fitting may be required. We recommend that your gunsmith fit your hammer kit.

As you can see, this is a real game-changer for competitive revolver shooting.

Take a look at our website, RevUp Action(TM) – RevUp(TM) your game!, for more information, including videos. We will soon be taking pre-orders. We will need to have a certain amount of pre-orders to begin the first production run, so watch for the pre-order opening announcement and get your order in!

 

[Protocall_Design]

Tracy, thank you for posting this for us!

Everyone, this is a new product and a new company we formed to market and sell a new hammer for Smith revolvers. We are starting with DA only, firing pin in frame, with plans for SA/DA hammers in the future, and possibly hammer nose hammers as well.

Modern revolvers have become very refined over the years, on everything but the DA trigger pull. It's time we refined the last part of the gun. This trigger pull allows you to more accurately place your shots, much like shooting SA, because the last part of the pull is a SA pull weight. It gives you the best of both DA and SA.

I had to invent and build the trigger pull gage in the videos in order to show what this hammer does for the trigger pull. A regular trigger pull gage only gives the max pull weight.

Visit the website and sign up for notifications of when we will open pre-orders. To sign up, click Subscribe at the top, fill out the very short info, and click Submit at the bottom. We look forward to doing business with you!

 

[lihpster]

Whether you need or want one of these hammers, it's great to see someone putting time and effort into trying to update and improve revolver function. Most people are too busy trying to make the next great plastic fantastic. Good on ya, boys!

 

[6518John]

They are defective—they have HOLES in them!

Gentleman—amazing work and development of this product. I wish you the best of luck in your endeavor.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

Agreed! Buona fortuna!!!!

 

[Nightowl]

I have had the good fortune to have seen this new part about a month ago and have handled a gun with the new hammer installed. It really makes a difference for a double action shooter!! It is a quality made part and will be a must for any ICORE competitor!!
I have already indicated my desire for one, but I may ask for two!! I can't wait!!!

 

[jaymoore]

I have a 986 that would be greatly benefited. And a 66.
Awaiting the opportunity to try, assuming I don't run out of primers....

 

[malph]

Has there been any thought to a J-frame version of the hammer?

 

[Grayfox]

Another solution in search of a problem.

 

[Erocksmash]

I really dislike the DA on my 686-6 plus, count me in for a pre order, please let us know when available.

 

[Protocall_Design]

Has there been any thought to a J-frame version of the hammer?

The J frame is a different animal. If the current project is successful, I may look into that.

 

[Protocall_Design]

Another solution in search of a problem.

Obviously, they are not for everyone, but then nothing else is, either.

 

[Jim Watson]

I am confused. If I apply 7 lbs to the trigger and it moves to where the pull becomes 6 lbs and keeps declining, and I have still got 7 lbs applied isn't it going to just snap back to fire abruptly?

My Kahr auto is almost like that, I call it a "staple gun" trigger and find it hard to control.

 

[Protocall_Design]

That is a logical question.

This trigger is not like that. You can fire it fast, but it is easy to pull in a slow, controlled manner as well. You can do the trigger pull as fast or slow as the situation dictates, but it does not "fall off the cliff". It's a very smooth and gradual slope. The factory pull is more like the staple gun, as you can see in the first video on the website.

 

[malph]

The J frame is a different animal. If the current project is successful, I may look into that.

Fair enough. I understand.

There are a ton of DAO J frames out there and I think most everyone would agree the J frame DA triggers are not quite as good as the K,L frame trigger.

An improved trigger for the J frame could breathe new life into the platform.

I know I'm getting ahead of things here but I'd think Smith would be interested in something that would improve one of their bigger sellers.

Best of wishes to you in getting your product off the ground. It seems like a great idea.

 

[JDinAZ]

That is a logical question.

This trigger is not like that. You can fire it as described, but it is easy to pull in a slow, controlled manner as well. You can do the trigger pull as fast or slow as the situation dictates, but it does not "fall off the cliff". It's a very smooth and gradual slope.

I could see a progressive pull reduction as a benefit overall for ccw in any frame size. Heavier start then lighter as it goes would make your ccw piece effectively safer than just having a 3lb constant DA pull

 

[Protocall_Design]

That's how I think of it, JD. The beginning is the same as it would be for a comparable mainspring tension on a regular hammer. The ending is the same as it would be for a comparable rebound spring on single action.

With rebound springs available from 11 to 16 pounds (Wolff), and the factory one at about 18 pounds, that translates to about 2-1/2 lb. to around 5 lb. installed in the gun, with the mechanical advantage of the trigger as a lever arm.

 

[Jim Watson]

I don't have a frame firing pin model to try it on.
Hmm, I don't really like that Plastic Thing, wonder if I could make a trade.

 

[StrawHat]

Interesting! I have a couple of DAO, N frames already. And my edc is a Model 22-4. I think I might have to try that.

Kevin

 

[Protocall_Design]

It makes for an easy way to have a nice action. It's a drop in kit, so you don't alter the gun any. You can always change back to original in a few minutes, anytime you want.

You can also dial the mainspring up or down to fire ANY primers you have or can get. It's not ONLY for Federal primers.

It gives the gun owner the flexibility to tune the gun the way they want it, not just being stuck with what someone else did.