Bob Old or Buy New?

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crow

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I have a three inch model 85 in stainless steel. It is the pre-internal lock model. I talked to the gunsmith today about bobbing the hammer and he said it would cost $40.

He also had a matte stainless cia in .357. I really like this revolver. His tagged price is 329.99.

Is there any reason to buy the new gun or should I just get the hammer bobbed on my 85 and be satisfied with that?

Would there be any reason to not get the hammer bobbed?
 
If you cab affored it the CIA is a better gun for my purposes.
As the name says it can be carried anywhere.
There's a alot to be said for being able to have your hand on your gun ready to fire through your pocket without actually having to produce it for all the world to see
 
Well, I can afford it, but then I can't get another gun for a while. Was trying to get something a little different, cause I have two .38's. The 85 and a S&W 10-5. But, then again, the CIA in .357 is different!
 
To bob or not to bob

I had my 3” sp101 bobbed and I'am very happy with the results. The smith charged me $20 and I had it back in 4 hours. This is my CCW and I wanted it as snag free as possible. The only reason not to get the hammer bobbed would be if you wanted to use it SA. Technically I can still use mine SA if I wanted to but choose not to. :cool:
 
I'm in the same boat I have a 2" 85CH and a 3" exposed hammer version.
I was going to have the 3" bobbed until the CIA came out when I went to buy one I saw a 2" 44spl and bought that instead now I want that one bobbed
 
Oftimes, bobbing the hammer on a gun that does not have the necessary spring adjustments will result in the gun doing funky things like light primer strikes and the like!!! :eek:

People think they can just lop off metal as the see fit, but it changes crucial things like internal dynamics and timing!!! ;)

I'd get the new gun, with the proper concealed hammer and springs, rather than taking the chance on making a perfectly good revolver a useless paperweight!!! :rolleyes:
 
That's what I thought at first denfoote but apparently it is not an issue. I've known or known of quite a few people who had it done or did it themselves.
 
Crow

I carry my Taurus 85 Ultra-Lite .38Spl.+p every day in a pocket holster. I've never had a problem with the hammer catching, or getting in the way.

If you have I'd get it bobed. It does seem as though your eye is fixed on making a change!!! :D
 
That's what I thought at first denfoote but apparently it is not an issue. I've known or known of quite a few people who had it done or did it themselves.
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I have heard of it happening.
Perhaps the makers have added extra (unused) mass to the hammers in anticipation of people going it.
 
Just buy a Taurus 85 CH. Removing mass from the hammer might cause light strikes. If your gunsmith takes too much off you will need another hammer and start all over again. Also this action voids your warranty.
 
Ok guys, I decided against the bob-job and have pretty much decided against the CIA. I really like that gun, but I went out today and shot my GP100 some and I don't think I could get used to .357's out of a much smaller gun. I don't think I could control it enough for it to be effective. I already have the 85 as well as a model 10-5 Smith. So, with two snubs already, I don't really see a justification for another if all I am going to do is carry it with .38's in it. Don't want to mess up a good gun, so that is why I decided against the bob. It is a 3" stainless 85 WITHOUT the internal lock. So, I will definately keep it as original.

I will buy something cause I sold a P-95 and have some money put aside for a replacement. I kick myself almost lots of times for selling a 442 that I used to have. :(

But, there are lots of guns out there. Thought I was all set on an auto, but I have always been a revolver man and it's hard to break old habits.


Thanks to all who replied!
 
Split the difference...have your gunsmith order an 85CH hammer & spring & install it on your gun. It'll cost a little more than just bobbing the hammer but significantly less than buying a new gun...

...although there is NEVER anything wrong with buying a new gun. :D
 
seeker two, I talked to my smith about that, but he said the Taurus wasn't to keen on doing things like that. He did say they had a custom shop, so that might be an option, but then it would have that stupid internal lock that I hate so much.

If you know of someone doing this, ordering the hammer,spring etc. please let me know. Thanks!
 
Have your gunsmith check Brownells or Numrich's catalogs. Or even the gunshows parts sellers. I bet something can be found.... :D
 
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