Steve
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Post by Steve on Mar 1, 2018 8:35:03 GMT -5
I am almost completely pleased with my new 45 Colt. It is a Lipsey's 45 Colt / 45 ACP 4 5/8's stainless steel mid size flat top. I replaced the rear sight with a Bowen back country shallow V and the front sight blade with a Hi-Viz green fiber. I had Zane at LSCG make a set of gorgeous ram's horn grips that are slimmed to feel like gunfighter style grips. I have a load worked out for a 285 grain Keith style Montana Bullet Works hard cast at just over 1,000 fps that hit dead on POA at 50 yards which works great for everyday ranch carry. Now I am considering the way I have to reach for the hammer. I have small hands and I need a lower hammer spur. I would appreciate any suggestions. My preference would be a drop in solution. Thanks.
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Post by potatojudge on Mar 1, 2018 8:47:14 GMT -5
The Super Blackhawk hammer is what you need. Direct drop in and lowers the spur. If you run across a Montado hammer it'd fit the bill as well. If you want a more custom touch the SBH hammer can be massaged to a very attractive tear drop shape, and checkering makes a world of difference in thumb purchase. www.rugerforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=46133 |
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lws
.30 Stingray
Spokane Valley, Washington
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Post by lws on Mar 1, 2018 8:52:05 GMT -5
I changed my flattop 44 spl. to SBH hammer it was a drop in. Also changed a 357 BH to a Bisley hammer, but that one took some grinding and file work to fit.
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Post by potatojudge on Mar 1, 2018 8:52:24 GMT -5
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Steve
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Post by Steve on Mar 1, 2018 9:18:43 GMT -5
Is there any difference between the Super Blackhawk and the Super Blackhawk Hunter hammers. Midway has the SBH Hunter in stock at a reasonable price. And as long as I am replacing parts I am looking at the Wilson Combat Spring kit. 19# hammer and 30 oz. trigger springs?
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Post by reconciler on Mar 1, 2018 12:05:56 GMT -5
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Post by Stump Buster on Mar 1, 2018 12:13:33 GMT -5
Here's what a SBH hammer will look like on your FT45...  I believe the SBH and SBHH hammers are the same. |
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Post by kings6 on Mar 1, 2018 13:03:38 GMT -5
I too have small hands and every Ruger I own wears a bisley spurred hammer. New models I modify my self, old models get Clements hammers.
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mar
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Post by mar on Mar 1, 2018 13:06:32 GMT -5
Here's what a SBH hammer will look like on your FT45... I believe the SBH and SBHH hammers are the same. |
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mar
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Post by mar on Mar 1, 2018 13:08:46 GMT -5
Here's what a SBH hammer will look like on your FT45... I believe the SBH and SBHH hammers are the same. Stumpbuster Where did you get the black grip panels?. Do you like them better than the smooth white grips that came on your revolver? |
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Post by Stump Buster on Mar 1, 2018 13:33:39 GMT -5
For the life of me, I can’t remember where they came from. I may have traded a buddy or ordered them from Ruger. If I remember, I’ll let you know. I do know that I had Jack Huntington fit the grip frame to the grips, as the frame was a little proud overall. I do prefer these to the smooth grips that the gun came with.
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Post by goodtime on Mar 2, 2018 1:49:22 GMT -5
+1 on the Super Blackhawk hammer. It dropped right in on a few of my Blackhawks, and it really does make it easier and faster to reach the hammer. Dirt cheap and readily available. It's wider, too.
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Post by medicdave on Mar 2, 2018 7:19:43 GMT -5
Adding a bisley hammer is well worth the time to preform the surgery.  |
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Steve
.30 Stingray
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Post by Steve on Mar 2, 2018 7:37:10 GMT -5
Adding a bisley hammer is well worth the time to preform the surgery. May I ask, what front sight blade is that? |
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Steve
.30 Stingray
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Post by Steve on Mar 2, 2018 7:40:53 GMT -5
Thanks to all, I ordered a SHH hammer and a Wilson Combat spring kit from Larry at Midway and it should be here later today. I am going to install them, but I am really liking the profile of the Bisley hammer. So way to go guys, you have successfully pushed me into spending again for a Bisley hammer set up. As usual though, if you have a single action question, this is the place to quench your thirst for knowledge. Thank you.
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