Not A Thread For S&W Purist - Page 3

Dave T · May 2, 2017, 11:16 AM

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Quote:[DO tell us if you have any ignition issues with the bobbed hammer...it's been known to happen..]

I say poppy-cock to that. My opinion is the ignition issues come from folks playing with the spring tension screw after bobbing a hammer. Every revolver I have with the exception of the wife's Model 60 and my Python ALL have bobbed hammers and not one of them have ignition problems. When I bobbed the hammer on my 10-7 snubbie the difference in weight was 3.5 GRAINS. Not very significant with regards to weight. Again in my opinion if 3.5 grains is going to cause ignition problems then I would look elsewhere for something else going on.

Ditto and +1 to Don P's comment above. If this forum had a "Like" function I would have clicked on it.

I too have bobbed a number of hammers on older Smiths (non-MIM stuff, only forged hammers). I have never experienced ignition problems from simply cutting off the hammer spur. However, I would expect this from modern S&Ws as I have had ignition problems with them, even with hammer spurs intact.

Dave

Mr.RevolverGuy · May 2, 2017, 06:37 PM

So far I have fired factory and reloads. Reloads were with CCI primers and so far 100% reliability.

CajunBass · May 3, 2017, 04:38 AM

I bought a used Model 36 not too long ago that came with a bobbed hammer, and I had enough ignition issues with it (reloads with CCI primers) that I took it back and got a refund from the dealer. The strain screw was tight, but I have no idea what if anything else may have been done to the gun before I got it.

**Mike Irwin** · May 3, 2017, 06:26 AM

As an absolute, 100% dyed in the wool S&W purist I say...

Meh.

You see, you altered a soulless steel gun.

And EVERY S&W purist knows that the ONLY pure S&W guns worth a damn are blue steel.

I get sweaty at the thought of altering a blued S&W.

Soulless steel? I have a dull wood rasp and a rusty hacksaw around here somewhere. That's good enough to do the alterations.

jetinteriorguy · May 4, 2017, 06:33 AM

I'm with you Mike, I too think the most beautiful guns are blued. But, for just beating the crap out of and shooting all the time, I prefer my model 67. The one I have has the best trigger of all my guns and for me it's just the most accurate gun I shoot. It always goes to the range with me. Plus I kind of like the patina it gets when it gets kind of dirty looking, gives it an all business kind of look.

**Mike Irwin** · May 4, 2017, 07:24 AM

Oh, don't get me wrong. I recognize the incredible utility of a shiny silver gun, be it souless steel, nickel plated, or chromed.

I have no affinity for silver guns, although a dull gray/pewter look certainly makes them more appealing, and far less objectionable, to me.

Which is probably why I really like my S&W 4506-1 and also the EAA Witness 10mm I had for awhile (before I sold it to another Mod here).

Given how hot and humid it is here in the DC metro much of the year I've often thought that getting an S&W Model 60 or something similar would be a good idea.

But, I just can't bring myself to carry such a gun.

Real Gun · May 4, 2017, 11:47 AM

Nickel-plated would serve in a sweaty environment and be just as old-time as a blued gun. I like bling but have nice blued Blackhawks too.

May 2, 2017, 06:37 PM	#52
Mr.RevolverGuy Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 988	So far I have fired factory and reloads. Reloads were with CCI primers and so far 100% reliability. __________________ Mr.Revolverguy http://www.dayattherange.com Firearms Reviewed and Reported On: An unbiased opinion with real world use.

May 3, 2017, 04:38 AM	#53
CajunBass Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia Posts: 4,767	I bought a used Model 36 not too long ago that came with a bobbed hammer, and I had enough ignition issues with it (reloads with CCI primers) that I took it back and got a refund from the dealer. The strain screw was tight, but I have no idea what if anything else may have been done to the gun before I got it. __________________ For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (NKJV)

May 3, 2017, 06:26 AM	#54
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,380	As an absolute, 100% dyed in the wool S&W purist I say... Meh. You see, you altered a soulless steel gun. And EVERY S&W purist knows that the ONLY pure S&W guns worth a damn are blue steel. I get sweaty at the thought of altering a blued S&W. Soulless steel? I have a dull wood rasp and a rusty hacksaw around here somewhere. That's good enough to do the alterations. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

May 4, 2017, 07:24 AM	#56
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,380	Oh, don't get me wrong. I recognize the incredible utility of a shiny silver gun, be it souless steel, nickel plated, or chromed. I have no affinity for silver guns, although a dull gray/pewter look certainly makes them more appealing, and far less objectionable, to me. Which is probably why I really like my S&W 4506-1 and also the EAA Witness 10mm I had for awhile (before I sold it to another Mod here). Given how hot and humid it is here in the DC metro much of the year I've often thought that getting an S&W Model 60 or something similar would be a good idea. But, I just can't bring myself to carry such a gun. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

May 4, 2017, 11:47 AM	#57
Real Gun Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,743	Nickel-plated would serve in a sweaty environment and be just as old-time as a blued gun. I like bling but have nice blued Blackhawks too. __________________ Not an expert, just a reporter.

May 4, 2017, 06:33 AM	#55
jetinteriorguy Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2013 Posts: 3,173	I'm with you Mike, I too think the most beautiful guns are blued. But, for just beating the crap out of and shooting all the time, I prefer my model 67. The one I have has the best trigger of all my guns and for me it's just the most accurate gun I shoot. It always goes to the range with me. Plus I kind of like the patina it gets when it gets kind of dirty looking, gives it an all business kind of look.