Posted: 4/16/2011 11:39:20 AM EDT
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Hey all,
I've seen the "no-bite" hammers, but seem to remember a custom hi-power from a couple years back where the hammer was flush like the S&W 3913 series, or the Para LDA style. I realize there isn't much reason for it, since the gun can't be cocked from the hammer down position anyway, and there is no double-action to bring it into play, but I've been all over the custom sites (C&S, Robar, and several others that came up on google) and can't find ANY pics of it. Would there be enough weight to still give reliable ignition? Anyone remember the article or gun I am remembering, or am I confusing it with another gun? Thanks in advance. |
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Stephen Camp recommends taking a certain amount of the original off with a dremel or something. And then cold bluing it. I have the specs as to how much if you're interested. He's done the mod to several I guess and never had light strikes. I would think at some point it could happen if you take too much off. I don't know.
There are two kinds of bites you can get. One is from pinching between the tang and the hammer, and the other is just from the hammer itself. Taking some of the nub off won't help with the pinching, but it would if the hammer is just biting you. |
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Discontinued? Ummm...no, I am not sure if Browing still sells it as a factory option on the Hi Power, but Cylinder and Slide still sells the SFS kit in both blue ($180) and hard chrome ($200) versions.
You're probably thinking of the "flat" hammer that was part of Cylinder & Slide's discontinued SFS system. The hammer was cocked by taking off the safety. I got an SFS kit from Numerich arms for around $100 a couple years ago, so there are some possible cheaper sources out there, but C&C ships promptly and offers great customer service. They also offer the SFS kit for 1911s and they'll work on any Colt, Kimber or clone. |