Mod. 60 Bob or not

[raycat]

Guys, I know this has discussed many times by you guys, but I can not find the threads. So I will ask again. I am thinking of bobbing the hammer on my 60. I am using it as pocket carry, in a Galco pocket rig. I have not had any snags yet, bu it is on my mind. If I have a smith do this do I have to make my gun DAO, or can you leave enough steel to grab. I did see where someone said the could pull their trigger back slightly and then grab the hammer, so they could fire SA. Have many of you done this, and which way did you go. Should I leave it alone, as at this point I would like to keep DA/SA. Also I could find no pictures of bobbed jobs. Thanks for your help

 

[raycat]

Guys, I know this has discussed many times by you guys, but I can not find the threads. So I will ask again. I am thinking of bobbing the hammer on my 60. I am using it as pocket carry, in a Galco pocket rig. I have not had any snags yet, bu it is on my mind. If I have a smith do this do I have to make my gun DAO, or can you leave enough steel to grab. I did see where someone said the could pull their trigger back slightly and then grab the hammer, so they could fire SA. Have many of you done this, and which way did you go. Should I leave it alone, as at this point I would like to keep DA/SA. Also I could find no pictures of bobbed jobs. Thanks for your help

 

[Repellere]

Get yourself a second hammer and bob that one and leave the gun internals alone. This way you can always switch back if you don't like it bobbed . . . as far as everyone being so infatuated with the ability to shoot SA, when was the last time somone took a 2 inch fix sight revolver hunting? For me DA doesn't stand for double action, it stands for defensive action . . .

 

[Richard2003]

If it were me I would sell it and buy a Model 442 and pocket the difference.
It just doesn't seem right to alter a beautiful Model 60.

 

[BE Mike]

I use all of my defense revolvers double-action only. It took a lot of rounds downrange before I felt comfortable and confident. As to your question, I have a model 60 that has a bobbed hammer spur. I didn't leave any part of the spur as I think that would defeat the purpose of bobbing it. For pocket carry, I think that bobbing is the way to go. I have fired my model 60 single-action by cocking the hammer back while using the trigger, but I think that this technique is not practical for self-defense situations. Even if you practice the technique, there are too many fine motor skills required for a high stress situation. Your time would be better spent practicing double-action shooting. I gave up carrying the model 60 in the pocket or in a leg or ankle holster as I thought it was too heavy. For belt carry, I'll take something with more rounds and higher power, as I find them just as easy to carry in a good holster. I have for years carried a S&W model 642 in a pocket holster day in and day out. The model 60 has been relegated to a safe as a home defense weapon.

 

[feralmerril]

I carried this bobbed hammer model 60 for almost 30 years. I bought a regular hammer and had my smith bob it flat and checker it on top so it could carefully be cocked.
It was stolen along with my truck 6 years ago or I woulde still be carrying it. I replaced it with a old model 40.

 

[Robert B]

I pocket carry my j frame in a Galco pocket rig. I like the exposed hammer because I do cylinder checks to ensure none of the rounds bind up the cylinder. I would say to practice drawing from the holster with your thumb over the hammer. That's what I do.

 

[raycat]

Thanks for your help guys, I think I will order the spare hammer, so I will not be sorry later on.

 

[toroflow1]

IMHO the only thing that belongs in a pocket carry is a model 38 bodyguard airweight. I used to carry a 49, but it got dang heavy after a while.

 

[raycat]

I do understand, that there are revolvers out there with less weight, I just like shooting heaver guns, they are not as nice in the pocket, but I sure have confidence when it is in my hand. When I have my 60, I do not think of it as a small pocket gun. Just me.

 

[limpy]

I've carried a "bobbed" model 60 for eight years. Yes, you can cock it by carefully pulling the trigger back,but it's risky move. I have laser grips on it and practice double action only.
I too purchased a spare hammer and altered it. I'm not sorry, it really makes a good pocket piece, since you don't have to worry about snagging if you need to get at it.

 

[681ismyfavorite]

i often carry my model 60 NY-1. i dont find the weight in my pocket a distractor since i wear a belt with my pants.

the weight also helps with reasonable range trips.

 

[H Richard]

I would recommend you plan to shoot it only double action and practice that way if you bob the hammer. With a reasonably smooth trigger pull and keeping in the 10 yard general distance you should have no trouble keeping your shots within a reasonable size group. Bobbing will remove the "doubt from your mind about snagging in your pocket.

 

[myanof]

I carried this one for about 20 years. It now belongs to my wife. It has never failed to shoot.

 

[walkin' trails]

I had the hammer on a Model 37 bobbed years ago. It never gave me any problems afterwards. I think the only time you might have problems with a reduced (bobbed) hammer not hitting the primers hard enough is when you've also lightened the trigger pull too much.

 

[WC145]

I had a partial bob done on my 360, there's enough to cock and decock but it's less prone to snagging. Also, I just put my thumb on it when I draw from my pocket so it can't snag anyway.

 

[safearm]

WC,
Great picture! I've purchased a second hammer to bob for my 637 9mm conversion. I had decided to keep some spur, for the same reasons you mentioned, but wasn't sure how much would be enough. Yours looks to be the right match between concealment and grip. Thanks for sharing.

 

[WC145]

Originally posted by safearm:
WC,
Great picture! I've purchased a second hammer to bob for my 637 9mm conversion. I had decided to keep some spur, for the same reasons you mentioned, but wasn't sure how much would be enough. Yours looks to be the right match between concealment and grip. Thanks for sharing.

Mark at Pinnacle did mine for about $30, he called it a "semi-bob". I don't know his current turn around time for something like that but if you call him he'll tell you. If there's any question about what you want, refer to my gun and he'll know what your talking about. Tell him Scott in Maine sent you!

 

[safearm]

Mark at Pinnacle did mine for about $30, he called it a "semi-bob". I don't know his current turn around time for something like that but if you call him he'll tell you. If there's any question about what you want, refer to my gun and he'll know what your talking about. Tell him Scott in Maine sent you!

Thanks, Scott. I'll post the results of the conversion as soon as I get it all put together.

 

[Vintage BMW]

just had my 351pd bobbed for conceal carry with trigger springs lightened - it is great and do not regret it at all; just buy an extra trigger should you ever want the stock set up