Bobbed hammer on Taurus 85UL

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Onslaught

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I have a Taurus 85 stainless Ultralite. When I got it, there was no "bobbed hammer" option. So I sent it to a local gunsmith through a local gunshop (not MY gunshop or gunsmith... mistake :( ). The hammer came back bobbed nicely. After a couple of weeks, I noticed that where the spur used to be was discoloring, turning darker. THEN, the rust appeared!!! Just a tiny bit, nothing much, but as you have figured out by now, THE GUNSMITH JUST SHAVED THE SPUR AND SENT IT BACK!! He did not refinish the spot. Well, of course, a trip back to the gunshop presented no "sorry, let us fix that", only a "well, I could dab some blueing on it, but you'd have a black spot on your dull chromed hammer.

I guess the "fix" is on me, but I don't wanna spend too much to fix it... ANY SUGGESTIONS??? I LOVE this gun, and do not want even the slightest spot of rust on it. I clean and oil the hammer every week now, but that level of maintenance is unacceptable for a "stainless" gun.

All suggestions appreciated!
 
This would probably fit better in the Smitty forum but I may have a suggestion. First I need to know how the hammer is really finished though. Is it in deed a chromed steel hammer on the stainless gun?
If this get's whisked off to the Smitty forum I'll meet you there. ;)

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Gunslinger

I was promised a Shortycicle and I want a Shortycicle!
 
Yer probley right... I forgot about the smithy...

The hammer's not stainless. You can tell by the discoloration of the shaved area that it's plated. It's a dull chrome look, like the matte stainless finish.

I called Taurus, and they'll replace the hammer with a bobbed stainless one for $54.

Thanks for steppin up to the plate 'Slinger!
 
If you would prefer to keep your current hammer I would suggest you refinish it yourself.
Starting with approximately 1000 grit sandpaper polish (depending on the current finish you may need to start with something more course) the hammer to your desired level of sheen. You can progress to 1500 and then up to 2000 as gloss is desired.
Once you have achieved the desired look apply Tecrolan, or more commonly known as Sweetshooter to firearms enthusiast. You may order it directly from the inventor, firearms/high performance automotive enthusiast and chemist Bill England at (800)932-4445 for approximately $24.95, including shipping for an eight oz. can. (Eight ounces if enough to do several complete guns.)
I have used Sweetshooter on entire steel guns for a high gloss nickel finish with no other protection and have yet to show any signs of rust. The chemical is a dry film lubricant that actual bonds with the metal and prevents rust. The one word of caution I would offer is that once applied to a blue gun it will never except blueing again.
By using this method you can achieve the gloss you desire, never worry about rust again and it will slick up the action since it is a permanent lubricant.
No, I don't get a kick back. I'm just sold on the stuff. ;)

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Gunslinger

I was promised a Shortycicle and I want a Shortycicle!
 
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