Ruger SP101 question > Revolvers

Posted: 3/3/2007 11:12:08 AM EDT

Does changing the hammer on this revolver require fitting? I'd like to change out the factory spur hammer for a spurless one. Can that be done at home or is it a trip to the gunsmith?

I asked this in the Ruger forum over a week ago and got no responses. Just curious.

Thanks,
M

Posted: 3/3/2007 11:59:36 AM EDT

[#1]

I'm about 90% sure you can do the job at home, but I'm not certain Ruger will sell the spurless hammer without returning the whole revolver for installation.

Posted: 3/5/2007 4:17:52 AM EDT

[#2]

It's not an exact fit, meaning it may rattle or be to tight niether are good. You can order the trigger and hammer set to match but why not take it to a gun smith? I dont know where you would order the set sorry. Just think of how the prosecuting attorney would act if they knew you modified a factory pistol and then used it in self defense. you'd never hear the end of it.

Posted: 3/5/2007 5:06:54 AM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
Just think of how the prosecuting attorney would act if they knew you modified a factory pistol and then used it in self defense.

you'd never hear the end of it.

Posted: 3/5/2007 5:28:33 AM EDT

[#4]

Mr.-Shatters,

My understanding is that Ruger will NOT sell you the hammer you want. They have a strict policy about that due to liability....or at least they used to. They will however, replace your existing hammer, if you send it to them. In my opinion, if you do so it will be done correctly the first time, by the factory, and less applicable to lawyer scrutiny, since you can get DAO from the factory.

tex

Posted: 3/5/2007 6:09:00 AM EDT

[#5]

Many of us bob our own hammers and think nothing of it. A Dremel(tm) tool, cut-off wheel, grinding wheel, buffer wheel and some red polishing compound will make you a happy kitchen-table gunsmith in no time at all.

Then the hammer/trigger/spring combination will still be matched from the factory without that pesky hammer to snag on your shirt.

Take a little off at a time or just trace the outline of the frame on the hammer with a Sharpie(tm) and take it all off.href=Pretty Picture

Posted: 3/5/2007 6:26:29 AM EDT

[#6]

Ruger won't sell it to you and it does require fitting, which can be a PIA. 'tis better to dremel it yourself if that is what you want.

Posted: 3/5/2007 8:08:42 PM EDT

[#7]

Thanks to all who answered. I didn't realise it was such an issuse, and you're right. Anyhow, it works fine the way it is, so why mess with a good thing, right? Thanks again.

-M

Posted: 3/6/2007 2:41:42 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
Many of us bob our own hammers and think nothing of it. A Dremel(tm) tool, cut-off wheel, grinding wheel, buffer wheel and some red polishing compound will make you a happy kitchen-table gunsmith in no time at all.

Then the hammer/trigger/spring combination will still be matched from the factory without that pesky hammer to snag on your shirt.

Take a little off at a time or just trace the outline of the frame on the hammer with a Sharpie(tm) and take it all off.

Pretty Picture

How about a "pretty picture" of the whole gun?

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