Noisy Single Action

Wingbone · March 1, 2006, 10:48 AM

Gentleman,
I have a Super Blackhawk in .44 mag. that I'd like to use as a close range deer gun. The problem is, when I cock it, it's loud. If a deer was under my tree stand it would head for the hills when I pull back the hammer. I'm not crazy about the idea of sitting with it cocked. My only other choice would be a 6" gp100 in .357. I'd rather the .44 but if I cant get a shot whats the point? Any ideas? Thanks,
Ken

Wild Bill Bucks · March 1, 2006, 11:18 AM

I have to pull the trigger as I cock the hammer, and releases the trigger after it is cocked to get mine to cock without noise. Takes a little practice, but it should cock without that annoying click.

Wingbone · March 1, 2006, 01:31 PM

Thanks Bill,
Good thing I have 9 months till the season!

Desertfox · March 1, 2006, 02:25 PM

I do the same thing with my Marlin 30-30 lever action. I don't know how loud it would be with out holding the trigger back but, it works. Not exactly the same scenario but it works.

mete · March 1, 2006, 04:52 PM

You can hold the revolver in your left hand with your left thumb under the cocked hammer.

whiskey · March 1, 2006, 06:55 PM

I usually cock mine as I see the deer approaching. If your stand is in a location that doesn't allow you to see approaching deer, then you can try the "hold the trigger" trick. I have sat with my gun cocked for hours. I do like stated above and put my off hand around the gun with my thumb between the frame and hammer.

You could buy an aftermarket hammer with a half cock notch. Maybe a bit expensive, but may be a fun project.

March 1, 2006, 10:48 AM	#1
Wingbone Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2005 Posts: 136	Noisy Single Action Gentleman, I have a Super Blackhawk in .44 mag. that I'd like to use as a close range deer gun. The problem is, when I cock it, it's loud. If a deer was under my tree stand it would head for the hills when I pull back the hammer. I'm not crazy about the idea of sitting with it cocked. My only other choice would be a 6" gp100 in .357. I'd rather the .44 but if I cant get a shot whats the point? Any ideas? Thanks, Ken

March 1, 2006, 02:25 PM	#4
Desertfox Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2006 Location: Arkansas-Oklahoma Line Posts: 336	I do the same thing with my Marlin 30-30 lever action. I don't know how loud it would be with out holding the trigger back but, it works. Not exactly the same scenario but it works. __________________ Teach a kid to respect wildlife, then teach a kid to hunt and fish.

March 1, 2006, 06:55 PM	#6
whiskey Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2000 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 431	I usually cock mine as I see the deer approaching. If your stand is in a location that doesn't allow you to see approaching deer, then you can try the "hold the trigger" trick. I have sat with my gun cocked for hours. I do like stated above and put my off hand around the gun with my thumb between the frame and hammer. You could buy an aftermarket hammer with a half cock notch. Maybe a bit expensive, but may be a fun project. __________________ "So he cocked both his pistols, spit in the dirt and walked out in to the street."

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March 1, 2006, 11:18 AM	#2
Wild Bill Bucks Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2005 Location: Southeastern Oklahoma, Next door to Sasquatch Posts: 1,266	I have to pull the trigger as I cock the hammer, and releases the trigger after it is cocked to get mine to cock without noise. Takes a little practice, but it should cock without that annoying click.

March 1, 2006, 01:31 PM	#3
Wingbone Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2005 Posts: 136	Thanks Bill, Good thing I have 9 months till the season!

March 1, 2006, 04:52 PM	#5
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	You can hold the revolver in your left hand with your left thumb under the cocked hammer.