I was shooting a 1978 Colt SAA at the range yesterday when I had a misfire. I noticed a small piece of metal was preventing the hammer from falling completely forward. After taking the firearm apart, I found that this is the half cock notch. As of now the hammer will stay at half cock and the gun will still fire. Any ideas as to what may have caused this? I always bring the hammer all the way back before letting it down as I have read elsewhere. Is it possible that if you release the trigger prematurely while firing, the falling hammer will land on the half cock notch? Also, if I am letting down the hammer, I can feel a little resistance as the trigger sear reaches each notch. Is that normal?
Another thing is sometimes after firing 10-15 rounds, the cylinder will lock up when I'm trying to reload. Could this be powder residue wedging against the cylinder?
Thanks.
Another thing is sometimes after firing 10-15 rounds, the cylinder will lock up when I'm trying to reload. Could this be powder residue wedging against the cylinder?
Thanks.