revolver question

[tauruspt145]

I have a s&w model 36 38 it has a hammer. Is there any way to make it hammerless like buy a "hammerless hammer" for it or buy another hammer and cut it down? then have a gunsmith change it out or is this not possible/ too much work? I would really like to know your comments/ answers.

[longtooth]

You can buy the hammer or get a smith to bob the one you have.

If you have a steady hand & a dremmel tool you can do it yourself. Several on here have & you would have all the coaching & encouraging you could ask for.

[tauruspt145]

Awesome i didnt know if it was worth the trouble or if it was even a good idea. Id like to get another hammer so i can keep the original that came with it, so if i want to sell it down the road. THANKS for the quick reply longtooth

[wheelgun1958]

PM me your address and I'll ship you a spare one I have lying around. Consider it a Christmas gift.

[tauruspt145]

Thanks alot wheelgun1958! PM sent

[Embalmo]

I would never get/make anything hammerless. I avoid pulling a double action trigger every opportunity I get.

Embalmo

[tauruspt145]

Well since i might have to use it, i think it would be good to be able to get it out of my pocket. Plus im kind of used to it since i carry a millenium pro. Thanks for your opion though.

[Mike1951]

Before modifying your revolver, you might try what many of us old geezers have learned to do. Simply lay your thumb on top of the hammer when drawing and there is no way it will snag.

I am not a gunsmith and would never consider bobbing a hammer or having it done. Having qualified my opinion as worthless, there is a point I'd like to bring up. When you bob a stock hammer, you are removing mass. It occurs to me that you might remove enough mass that you could get light primer strikes. In this case, a solution to compensate might be the use of stronger springs.

Without knowing the answer to this, I suppose someone might offer a replacement hammer without the spur but having similar mass.

[tauruspt145]

See i like it when people explain themselves. In no way do i view your opion as worthless all the gun knowledge i have is from "old geezers". Im glad you took the time to reply and you opened my eyes to a diffrent way of thinking. I never even thought about the mass problem it does make since though. thanks again. Mike1951

[JCole]

I was thinking along a similar vein, that if you remove mass from the hammer, you would increase hammer speed and lock time, and you might actually end up with more energy in the primer strike. I'm sure someone knows for sure, but I can promise you, it's not me!

[WildBill]

Before modifying your revolver, you might try what many of us old geezers have learned to do. Simply lay your thumb on top of the hammer when drawing and there is no way it will snag.

Who are you calling a geezer?

Tauruspt145- If you want a hammerless revolver buy one or trade in your Model 36. BTW, I think hammerless revolvers are ugly.

[tauruspt145]

Thanks for your reply's WildBill and Jcole im going to research into it, maybe see if i can get ahold of someone at S&W. In the mean time ill practice drawing with my thumb over the hammer. Im always up for a trade or new gun so ill keep my eyes open WildBill.

[WildBill]

Thanks for your reply's WildBill and Jcole im going to research into it, maybe see if i can get ahold of someone at S&W. In the mean time ill practice drawing with my thumb over the hammer. Im always up for a trade or new gun so ill keep my eyes open WildBill.

During your practice, be very careful that you do not try to cock the hammer when you draw. This could lead to an accidental discharge.

[tauruspt145]

Will do thanks for looking out.

[bwdilli]

I would unload the pistol and keep the ammo in another room just to be safe. Then practice your draw to your hearts content. You could even practice drawing and cocking it if you wanted to then.