I have a 3rd issue (made 1974 era) Colt Agent that I want to start carrying in my pocket. I want to have a gunsmith take off the hammer spur to make the revolver DAO. Will I have to have the hammer spring replaced when I have this done?
Bobbing the hammer
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he is thinking the slightly less mass of the bobbed hammer may require a stronger mainspring.i would not think so but you might get 2 primed cases and measure before and after.personally I would just buy a hamerless gun and not cut anything. just remember you are cutting off 100$ PLUS what the gunsmith charges or about 1/2 the price of a shooter grade hamerless. jmho /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
this agent that I have is definately a shooter. the finish is worn and the gun has been well used. I think that I can get the hammer bobbed for much less than 100.00 and there is no plans on ever selling this one.
thanks for the replies
thanks for the replies
See if you can find a Colt hammer shroud. One hole has to be drilled in top of frame(and tapped) and I think upper sideplate screw holds the other screw hole in the shroud. Tip of hammer comes through the shroud,if you ever need to use the SA mode.
As I mentioned on an earlier post,I carried a S&W Bodyguard,and I carried it in a pocket,usually an inside one in a leather flight jacket,so I know where you are coming from in NOT wanting the hammer spur to hang up on the draw(let alone ripping the pocket inside). At least with a shroud,you can use the S.A. for accurate shooting from afar,as I had to do once,with a rabid,or feral dog who was attacking a group of toddlers.
Good Luck,
Bud /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
As I mentioned on an earlier post,I carried a S&W Bodyguard,and I carried it in a pocket,usually an inside one in a leather flight jacket,so I know where you are coming from in NOT wanting the hammer spur to hang up on the draw(let alone ripping the pocket inside). At least with a shroud,you can use the S.A. for accurate shooting from afar,as I had to do once,with a rabid,or feral dog who was attacking a group of toddlers.
Good Luck,
Bud /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
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I thought about the mass thing, but decided that the spring force was probably the main factor in this design. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Edited to say: Good suggestion by lonewolf. There used to be one now and then on EBay for reasonable, but everything is less frequent and more expensive now. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Edited to say: Good suggestion by lonewolf. There used to be one now and then on EBay for reasonable, but everything is less frequent and more expensive now. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
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www.wallerandson.com for Colt hammer shroud.
HTH B.W.
HTH B.W.
Don't worry about ignition with a bobbed hammer. As long as no one has screwed with the mainspring, the loss of hammer weight will be well compensated for by a faster moving hammer, and reduced lock time. I have bobbed hammers for years(and lost collector value) on a number of revolvers. Fortunately I only did it to one Colt DS, and prior to doing so removed the original hammer, bought a replacement from Numrich Arms, and bobbed the spare. then I came to my senses and have not sold a single decent Colt since, too son old, and too late smart.
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