Finally obtained my CCW. Bobbed hammer or leave it stock? Model 65-3, 3 inch.

[c good]

One of my CCW handguns will be my Model 65-3, 3 inch. Should I switch out the hammer for a Bobbed hammer? Or leave it stock? I'm not planning on cutting down the original hammer. Just finding another one bobbed already, or bobbing it myself, and fitting it. My plan is I.W.B. strong side or possibley I.W.B. appendix carry. Also, any holster recommendations would be appreciated for this. Thanks for any input.

 

[ericherte]

One of my favorites. 13-3 hard chromed.

 

[VM]

One of my favorites and its Factory

 

[WR Moore]

I've got 2 bobbed J frames. I keep meaning to replace the hammers. I realize this goes against the grain, but the IAD for many revolver malfunctions (yes, they do happen) is to give the hammer spur a hardy yank. No spur, no IAD-except dropping it and going for the backup. The one mod I do like is removing the SA notch on the hammer. It needs to be carefully and correctly done if you can't find a factory DAO hammer.

 

[quinine]

I hate to say it - but it depends. Try it with the existing hammer and practice your draws from the position you choose and with the clothes you typically wear. Make a decision after that.

I usually carry a 2" barrel 637, with the stock hammer, and have become accustomed to placing my thumb appropriately when I draw. I have no plan to replace my 637, but if I ever did then I'd probably get a 642. My other common CCW is a 3" 686 and I cover the hammer with my thumb the same way. Works fine.

I carry AIWB. The L Frame rides in a JM Custom Kydex holster. I like it.

Best of luck.

 

[Smeckler]

I carry a few different revolvers. A 442 (no hammer), a 637 (hammer) and a Taurus 856 with a factory bobbed hammer. I've never had a problem drawing any of them. If you're worried about the hammer snagging on something, learn to draw with your thumb on top of the hammer and then let it slide down naturally as you make your grip on it.

It's your firearm, do what you want/need to; but I would leave it stock.

 

[Fvernic]

I left the hammer intact on my 66-2 3" RB. I've only ever carried it cross draw in a cutdown Triple K 671.

 

[Sgt. Buzzard]

From my point of view a 442, 642 or 340PD is the way to go. J frames are meant to be fired DA in a deadly force encounter. Having a snag free design is advantageous. The thumb covering the hammer does work, mostly. But will it work when adrenaline is leaking out your ears. Maybe. Do you really want a maybe in that type of situation. Maybe you're rolling around on the ground fighting just to get a grip on your weapon. Do you really think under those conditions you'll make a clean draw?

 

[Bigdog357]

I prefer my 65-5 with the bobbed hammer

 

[Bald1]

Bobbed is my uncle.

 

[imashooter2]

There's always the M38…

 

[crows]

One of my favorites. 13-3 hard chromed.View attachment 788564

Great looking gun, and it is nice to see I'm not the only one who paints the front sight neon green.

As to installing a bobbed hammer, my experience was this. I loved and carried my Mod 65's for years and always wanted to bob the hammer on one but never did. Even though I always practiced firing DA, I heard the "someday you'll need to cock the hammer for an accurate shot" mentality in my head and never went with a bobbed hammer. When I found a 3" Mod 64 with a bobbed hammer I bought it. It became my off-duty concealed carry and I was quite happy with it.

If you are interested in the idea of a bobbed hammer on your Mod 65, I would recommend you follow your plans and get a bobbed hammer and switch them out. I will bet you'll be quite happy with it.

 

[Pizza Bob]

I prefer bobbed and I carry my 65-5 OWB in a pancake style holster. Would think a bobbed hammer would be even more important for your mode of carry.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

 

[Butzbach]

One of my CCW handguns will be my Model 65-3, 3 inch. Should I switch out the hammer for a Bobbed hammer? Or leave it stock? I'm not planning on cutting down the original hammer. Just finding another one bobbed already, or bobbing it myself, and fitting it. My plan is I.W.B. strong side or possibley I.W.B. appendix carry. Also, any holster recommendations would be appreciated for this. Thanks for any input.

My 65-3 is my edc and I had it bobbed 30 years ago. I carry it iwb strong side with a clip Clip Draw.

 

[Rodan]

Another vote for bobbed for a fixed sight CCW...

 

[Furrball]

I have been carrying concealed for decades. My policy for life support has been, find a Stock Handgun with a reliable reputation. Put hundreds of rounds through it to establish reliability and proficiency and practice with it on a fairly regular basis.
If you feel comfortable betting your life on your gunsmithing OK.
Ive carried with both types of hammers. Personal choice on any given day.

 

[BAM-BAM]

My 3" 65 is bobbed since 1986, carried mostly in a Milt Sparks Summer Special.
My 3" 66 is stock/un-bobbed

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

One of my CCW handguns will be my Model 65-3, 3 inch. Should I switch out the hammer for a Bobbed hammer? Or leave it stock?

My plan is I.W.B. strong side or possibley I.W.B. appendix carry. Also, any holster recommendations would be appreciated for this. Thanks for any input.

My cop experience says leave it stock.

You plan on IWB but eventually you will find with revolvers the OWB is a better choice. Also I go with a thumb snap for retention.

 

[KenTheHunter]

One of my CCW handguns will be my Model 65-3, 3 inch. Should I switch out the hammer for a Bobbed hammer? Or leave it stock? I'm not planning on cutting down the original hammer. Just finding another one bobbed already, or bobbing it myself, and fitting it. My plan is I.W.B. strong side or possibley I.W.B. appendix carry. Also, any holster recommendations would be appreciated for this. Thanks for any input.

Personally, I would not switch out the hammer for a bobbed one. I have had the exact same gun that I've had for 34 years, and never had an issue with the original hammer. Try El Paso Saddlery for holsters. Their holsters hug the gun and offer slight resistance being pulled out.

 

[Forsmithers]

I've got 2 bobbed J frames. I keep meaning to replace the hammers. I realize this goes against the grain, but the IAD for many revolver malfunctions (yes, they do happen) is to give the hammer spur a hardy yank. No spur, no IAD-except dropping it and going for the backup. The one mod I do like is removing the SA notch on the hammer. It needs to be carefully and correctly done if you can't find a factory DAO hammer.

WR Moore,
Can you explain the hardy hank on the hammer spur? I thought the immediate action drill on a revolver was to press the trigger again if it doesn't fire. Either way, the hammer going back is rotating the cylinder. And pressing the trigger will hopefully fire the next cartridge in the rotation while only thumbing the hammer will cock the hammer and require an extra extra step in pressing the trigger to drop the cocked hammer.