lowering the hammer down?
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45 Dragoon
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It occurred to me as I was posting on another site that everyone in this thread is basing their opinions on the revolver they use. It may make quite a difference to most if the revolver in question has had any "work" done to their revolver. A typical Italian made S.A. may have as much as 8-9 lbs worth of "hammer draw" whereas some of us have hammer draws as light as 3 lbs.(or even lighter).
Which would give the user more confidence in the act of lowering the hammer over a live round? One that your thumb is holding back 7,8 or 9 lbs of resistance or a hammer with only 3 lbs. (a good trigger pull resistance!!) ?
I submit that it's much better to have control over the revolver than having a revolver that makes you question your ability to control it. Anyway, its a thought.
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Which would give the user more confidence in the act of lowering the hammer over a live round? One that your thumb is holding back 7,8 or 9 lbs of resistance or a hammer with only 3 lbs. (a good trigger pull resistance!!) ?
I submit that it's much better to have control over the revolver than having a revolver that makes you question your ability to control it. Anyway, its a thought.
Mike
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David Ozlo
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The only safe way to lower a hammer.
Right hand holds gun and trigger
Left thumb and first finger Pinch the hammer so it can't slip when being lowered.
After you Pinch the hammer pull and quickly release the trigger so the transfer bar (modern guns) will not get activated as you slowly lower the hammer.
You will never slip if you Pinch the hammer.
Right hand holds gun and trigger
Left thumb and first finger Pinch the hammer so it can't slip when being lowered.
After you Pinch the hammer pull and quickly release the trigger so the transfer bar (modern guns) will not get activated as you slowly lower the hammer.
You will never slip if you Pinch the hammer.
45 Dragoon
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On a Colt type Single Action, that will only get you to half cock. You're still locked up. Can't unload. A loaded Colt type S.A. is not safe to leave on half cock.
I guess I need to clarify that I'm talking particularly about Colt type , non- transfer bar actions. It's getting to the point that you have to clarify every freaking thing you say these days. Of course, the way folks have de-cocked Colt type , non- transfer bar actions for the last 165 +yrs., is still "universal" in its operation to safely de-cock Colt type, non- transfer bar and Colt type with transfer bar actions (including all S.A.s "that I know of" but am scared to mention one because it will probably be opening another can of worms !!)
Mike
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Oh yeah, David, never say never (it will bite you right inna butt !!!). And, it may be awkward for left handed folks to do what you describe.
For everyone else reading this, I am in no way implying that I am left handed (I am not) just because I brought that to light. Nor, am I implying in any way that left handed folks are any less proficient with a S.A. than us normal (Oooops!! Just kidding !!!) right handed folks!! Just to be clear.
I guess I need to clarify that I'm talking particularly about Colt type , non- transfer bar actions. It's getting to the point that you have to clarify every freaking thing you say these days. Of course, the way folks have de-cocked Colt type , non- transfer bar actions for the last 165 +yrs., is still "universal" in its operation to safely de-cock Colt type, non- transfer bar and Colt type with transfer bar actions (including all S.A.s "that I know of" but am scared to mention one because it will probably be opening another can of worms !!)
Mike
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Follow me on Instagram @ goonsgunworks
Oh yeah, David, never say never (it will bite you right inna butt !!!). And, it may be awkward for left handed folks to do what you describe.
For everyone else reading this, I am in no way implying that I am left handed (I am not) just because I brought that to light. Nor, am I implying in any way that left handed folks are any less proficient with a S.A. than us normal (Oooops!! Just kidding !!!) right handed folks!! Just to be clear.
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Driftwood Johnson
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What transfer bar?
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45 Dragoon
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Bob Wright
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In all of this palaver one thing tended to be overlooked is that after the decocking, and as soon as practical, the hammer is drawn to the half cock (loading notch) position which frees up the cylinder for rotation. The cylinder is then re-indexed or correctly reloaded with the empty chamber under the hammer.
While this has failed to be mentioned, it is the next important step.
To be sure, a transfer bar equipped revolver will require no further indexing.
Scenario: The gunny has fired one shot from his Colt/Three Screw Ruger/Uberti/Pietta/Remington revolver, and immediately cocks the grun for a follow up shot, but finds it is unneeded. Satisfied that one shot has done the job, the shooter then eases the hammer down. Then draws the hammer to the half cock/loading notch, and correctly re-indexes the cylinder. Then holsters the gun.
Bob Wright
While this has failed to be mentioned, it is the next important step.
To be sure, a transfer bar equipped revolver will require no further indexing.
Scenario: The gunny has fired one shot from his Colt/Three Screw Ruger/Uberti/Pietta/Remington revolver, and immediately cocks the grun for a follow up shot, but finds it is unneeded. Satisfied that one shot has done the job, the shooter then eases the hammer down. Then draws the hammer to the half cock/loading notch, and correctly re-indexes the cylinder. Then holsters the gun.
Bob Wright
David Ozlo
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I was answering the original poster.
And the hammer pinch is the safest method.
If you can walk and chew gun you will find it to be even easier.
And the hammer pinch is the safest method.
If you can walk and chew gun you will find it to be even easier.
Bob Wright
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David Ozlo
Either I'm not pinching the right place, or ........
"Pinching" leaves me gripping the smooth sides of the hammer, rather than thumb gripping the spur. I'll disagree with you there, for me at least. The best purchase I get on the hammer is with the thumb of my shooting hand.
Bob Wright
Either I'm not pinching the right place, or ........
"Pinching" leaves me gripping the smooth sides of the hammer, rather than thumb gripping the spur. I'll disagree with you there, for me at least. The best purchase I get on the hammer is with the thumb of my shooting hand.
Bob Wright