where to find a GP100 Hammer?

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rrruger

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I am looking at a used GP11 with a bobbed hammer. I am interested but would like to have DA and SA capability.
How and where does one get the replacement hammer for a GP100.
Is the same part used in the SP101?
Thanks all
 
I am assuming you know that Ruger won't sell you one. Numrich arms has them once in a while. They are out there but you got to dig some. GP and SP hammers are completely different. Power Custom has them occasionally. Or you could send it back to Ruger and have them install a full hammer.
 
Thanks for the input. The truth is that I am in the market for a used GP100. I saw one at a reasonable price with a bobbed hammer. I am unaware of the work that Ruger offers but I'm told that they are good people.

I am not a hand gun collector and will most likely only have one in my lifetime so it has to last. Everything that I have seen and read leads me to believe that any GP100 that I get will outlast me, even shooting 357's every day.
For that reason I am looking for an older gun that I can learn to shoot and to maintain.
I think that I have found a home on this forum. I learn something every time I log in
 
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I am not a hand gun collector and will most likely only have one in my lifetime so it has to last.
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You may think that now, and it very well may be the case, but once you get bitten by the bug its hard to kick it. Guns get lonely and like company, and they seem to multiply like field mice. I don't really consider myself a collector either, all my guns serve a specific purpose whether for carry, range fun, or home protection, but I seem to convince myself week to week why I need/want a specific gun.

As far as the GP100 hammer I have seen them on www.gunbroker.com before, although your best bet may be to just send it in to the factory since getting some random hammer may need some minor adjustments and hand fitting.
 
Out of curiosity, Ruger will not sell parts of this kind? Why not?

Liability.
Billy Bob picks up a hammer and installs it improperly. There's an "accident" and Ruger gets sued.
Makes no difference Ruger didn't install it, it's Ruger's gun so obviously they're at fault, according to the lawyers.
For that reason, Ruger, like many gun companies restrict critical parts to factory installation only.

If you send a gun in to Ruger, they will install a new hammer, BUT..... they KEEP the old hammer. Again, liability.
 
And you would not believe some of the lawsuits from consumers (or their surviving family members) that Ruger has been forced to deal with for quite a few years now.
 
But- keep in mind the part you get from Gun Parts Corp may be a take-off from another gun (in other words, used) that may or may not fit right in your gun.
Denis
 
Hmm...

I know for a fact that Ruger hammers are available for all SA revolvers, so I am at a loss as to why they are not available for DA revolvers...

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Most SA hammers will drop in and be functional (maybe with a not so great pull). Most DA hammers will need fitting or timing can be be off enough the gun will not cycle. The DA sear is a fitted part on most DA revolvers and can usually be swapped to the new hammer and get you in the ball park. You're always better off to assume some fitting will be necessary. I think the reason you see SA hammers all over the market is that there are more people wanting to modify SA guns for Cowboy Action Shooting. "Most" owners of Ruger DA revolvers are quite content just to throw a spring kit in the gun and call it good. Not many people compete with Ruger DA revolvers.
 
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They have to be fitted. You buy a take off it likely will not fit. Ruger wants $150 and you pay shipping, or did about a year ago. I had a bobbed hammer also and was looking at changing it.
They will also change springs and such if they are not factory.
 
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