Bobbed hammer J frame questions?

[Eagle1*]

Would like to see how you guys have bobbed your hammers on your standard J frames. I was thinking of picking up one with the standard hammer and bobbing it but would like to know what the process is or if I need to have a smith do it so it is right? If I do it on a grinder wheel, will it make the trigger softer in the metal or should it be done by a smith?

Was also wondering if bobbing a hammer would screw up the warranty? Let me see pics of your bobbed hammered j frames if you got them. Thanks in advanced...

 

[colt_saa]

Yes you have to watch to make sure you do not get it hot.

I bought these already bobbed.

If I did one today, I would just knock of the hammer spur with a mill.

Realizing that most folks do not have access to a mill, I would rough shape the part using a Dremel with a cutting wheel, making sure the the part was always wet with DoDrill or another cutting oil in order to keep it cool. Even water would work if necessary

A hand file would final shape the part. Then some cold blue to protect the bare metal from rusting

 

[Bosquebass]

I think if I were to bob one I would find another hammer to do the work on and save the original to put back in the gun if I ever wanted.
Or you could just find a nice m38, 49 or even a 649 and just leave the tools in the drawer.

 

[JH1951]

This would be a fantastic reason to buy a Mod. 49 or 649.....

 

[muddocktor]

^^^^^^ What Bosqubass said. Keep the original in case you want to go back to having a non-boobed hammer on the gun and buy another hammer. Looking at Midway right now, a hammer assembly is less than $50.

 

[Wee Hooker]

I bobbed the new style MIM hammer on my 360PD. I like it better than a 642 as there is still enough hammer left to thumb if I want to cock/decock on the range.



Basically, I just taped the gun up completely with masking tape and left only 2/3 the hammer spur exposed. Then I (took a deep breath and) cut it off in one clean slice with a dremel tool and abrasive cut off wheel. From there I just dressed the new edge with fine Emory cloth and jewelers file. I think it came out clean. (Sorry for the bad pics.)

 

[one eye joe]

AS HAS BEEN ALREADY POSTED, THE WORK CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED USING BUBBA'S FAVORITE TOOL, THE DREMEL.......

REGARDING THE QUESTION OF YOUR WARRANTY, I WOULD MAKE NO ASSUMPTIONS ! ! !

A CALL TO CUSTOMER SERVICE WILL HOPEFULLY GIVE YOU AN ANSWER, THAT YOU CAN RELY ON......

 

[Sebring Pop]

I'm not a lover of bobbed hammers. I never had a problem with a pocket draw or ankle draw. I really like the option for a SA shot.

 

[Bosquebass]

I remember seeing pictures in the gun mags of revolvers with bobbed hammers many years ago. The better looking ones had the top of the hammer checkered for easy single action use. Gunsmiths that can do that level of work are hard to find now I suppose. This looks like a Colt hammer in the picture, but you get the idea.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

Here are a few of mine.

The factory bobbed Model 36-2s, Double Action Only and

My vanity Baby Chiefs, which I had a smith do. He also re-case hardened the hammer and trigger after he bobbed the hammer.

 

[Pizza Bob]

Moss-Magnuson Warranty Act of 1975 -

Unless bobbing the hammer is the proximate cause of the warranty failure, they cannot deny you coverage.

They can reinstall the correct hammer and charge you for it before performing the warranty work however, as a matter of liability.

Adios,

Pizza Bob<-------IANAL

 

[Eagle1*]

I bobbed the new style MIM hammer on my 360PD. I like it better than a 642 as there is still enough hammer left to thumb if I want to cock/decock on the range.



Basically, I just taped the gun up completely with masking tape and left only 2/3 the hammer spur exposed. then I cut it off in one clean slice with a dremel tool and abrasive cut off wheel. From there I just dressed the new edge with fine Emory cloth and jewelers file. I think it came out clean. (Sorry for the bad pics.)

If you get a chance sometime, can I see a close up of the hammer after you did this job? I am thinking of doing this. Thanks You for the info and pics too, just what I wanted to know.

 

[Eagle1*]

I forgot to add that I am looking at a 360 revolver and that is why I want to do this job. If Midway has the hammers for the newer models, then i would opt for a new hammer and do the work on one of them and keep one for original equipment if I need to send it in. I just like the looks of the bobbed hammer on a gun like these.

 

[Eagle1*]

^^^^^^ What Bosqubass said. Keep the original in case you want to go back to having a non-boobed hammer on the gun and buy another hammer. Looking at Midway right now, a hammer assembly is less than $50.

Is this the one you were talking about sir? I want to be 100% sure before placing an order since there is no picture. Looking at the models it fits in this description shows that this trigger is for the centennial models and the standard hammer models. Thanks..

Smith & Wesson Center Hammer Assembly S&W J-Frame +P - MPN: 293610000

 

[muddocktor]

Here's a couple of links for you to look at. First is Midway USA for the hammer asembly for the 360-PD - <<<Midway link>>>

Next is the link to the hammer assembly for the same gun at Numrich Gun Parts Corp. - <<<Numrich link>>>

 

[MetalMan]

I bought this one at a local gun show about a year ago.

Work was performed by a retired LEO who was an armorer for the Cincinnati PD. He also did an action job. This was his backup for a number of years and has proven to be a flawless performer for me at the range and is my current EDC.

 

[Eagle1*]

Here's a couple of links for you to look at. First is Midway USA for the hammer asembly for the 360-PD - <<<Midway link>>>

Next is the link to the hammer assembly for the same gun at Numrich Gun Parts Corp. - <<<Numrich link>>>

THANK You sir, just what I was looking for. And in stock too...

 

[saemetric]

My 3” 36-8 with factory bobbed (DA only) hammer. Also have the regular SA/DA hammer.

 

[ABPOS]

Here are a few of mine.

The factory bobbed Model 36-2s, Double Action Only and

My vanity Baby Chiefs, which I had a smith do. He also re-case hardened the hammer and trigger after he bobbed the hammer.

Very nice!

Those are refinished eh? Is that matte blueing?

 

[153]

These two .38's have "bobbed" hammers. I did the work with a dremel and file. I have the original hammers in case I want to restore them to "stock"...