Model 38 hammer in a Model 36

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Has anyone ever tried this as an alternative to bobbing or using a bobbed hammer in a Model 36. If so, does anyone have any pictures of this?

 

[Hondo44]

It dropped in and worked well.

 

[klind45]

It dropped in and worked well.

Well you don't see that every day. It kinda grows on you, but won't it still catch on clothing?

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[Benton Quest]

I don't know...when I see that it makes me angry and confused.

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[Hondo44]

Well you don't see that every day. It kinda grows on you, but won't it still catch on clothing?

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Yes it can still be snagged, but nothing like the standard hammer. And much easier to use the "thumb draw" where you grasp the gun with thumb over hammer to act as a shroud when pulling from pocket or holster.

For completely foolproof snag free draw use "thumb draw", Centennial, Bodyguard, or 242/296.

296 .44 Spl 5 shot L frame Airwieght:

 

[Double-O-Dave]

Not a Model 36, but I did it with a Model 60-7 I used to own. My understanding is that this was a popular modification by police officers once upon a time. I kept the Model 38 hammer on the Model 60 until I traded it to a fellow Forum member - I made the trade with the Model 38 hammer still installed, and enclosed the factory hammer as part of the deal. Personally, I liked the modification, and if I ever get lucky enough to find another Model 60-7, I'll probably do it again.

Regards,

Dave

 

[Jim Watson]

Years ago, I saw that setup. The seller claimed it was the NYPD police woman's configuration.

 

[Club Gun Fan]

Here is my Model 60 with a 638 hammer. No hang ups yet.

 

[Etalksalot]

Yes it can still be snagged, but nothing like the standard hammer. And much easier to use the "thumb draw" where you grasp the gun with thumb over hammer to act as a shroud when pulling from pocket or holster.

For completely foolproof snag free draw use "thumb draw", Centennial, Bodyguard, or 242/296.

296 .44 Spl 5 shot L frame Airwieght:

I find that the thumb draw has always been a good option. When I come in from outside and I pull it out of my pocket or waistband I do that to stay in the habit of it. I've done it so much that when I carry my 642 ND, I still place my thumb in the same spot it would be if the hammer was exposed lol. At least it's engrained into my brain.

 

[Jaymo]

It does grow on you, kind of like the old hump back hammers.
As for myself, I was thinking about installing a Centennial hammer into my 36.
Whether or not it's possible or practical, I don't know.
The angle of the hammer nose makes it look like it may not be.

 

[JohnRippert]

Here is my Model 60 with a 638 hammer. No hang ups yet.

I just knew there would be at least one member here who already had that setup.

 

[jebstuart]

296 .44 Spl 5 shot L frame Airwieght:

Hello Hondo44, I hope you revisit this thread.

I would like to pick your brain, and I think this thread is old enough now that I won't feel like I'm hijacking it. I have one of the 296's. I think it's a great idea in function and in 44 special too - my favorite round!

The question:
I'm sure you've had the sideplate off of yours and here are some pictures of mine. Do you think that the travel (sweep) of the hammer inside the "hump" would allow the hammer to be extended through a professionally milled slot, in the hump, for the addition of a knurled thumb piece? This would allow cocking for single action, i.e., models 38/49. I don't know why they weren't built that way in the first place. IMHO, they should have been. If I knew someone, a true professional, I think this would be a great idea. Have you ever seen this modification done? Do you think it could be?

Pictures of the hammer at rest and in the cocked position:

Thanks for your thoughts on this.