Hammer Slapping- An Even Dumber Question

[Joe Chartreuse]

I know it sounds silly to wheel gun pros, but it's a real question. The only revolvers I own could not be used to answer it. In old westerns ( as well as "Expendables" movies") you see gunfighters quick shooting revolvers with hammer slaps. Is this actually possible, and if only with some guns, which?

 

[hittman]

See the thread I posted in Lounge titled Bob Munden.
I think that’s what most people think of.
Believe gun has to be modified.

There’s a video in that thread talking about the mods.

PS …. If you don’t know you gotta ask so no, not a dumb question.

 

[Joe Chartreuse]

See the thread I posted in Lounge titled Bob Munden.
I think that’s what most people think of.
Believe gun has to be modified.

There’s a video in that thread talking about the mods.

PS …. If you don’t know you gotta ask so no, not a dumb question.

I'll search- thank you!

 

[Joe Chartreuse]

Hitman! Thank you! Yes, they have to be modified, but that amazing video gives step by step training on how to do it. VERY cool. I may buy a larger revolver- used- and give it a try. Mine are physically too small. Appreciate the help!

 

[peachhead]

"Fanning"
I believe is the same thing. Usually not advised. I have seen hammers cut off to almost a nub to accommodate it. Also hammers bent up.
I've never done it though so that's about all I know lol

 

[Bullthrower338]

Bob was the master of it!

 

[rugerguy]

well they are still out there, this one came to me this past weekend at the show, thought it was kinda neat............

 

[s4s4u]

 

[XUSNORDIE]

I miss Munden's segments on TV shows either quick drawing, long distance shots or his never ending bag of trick shots.

I loved his sense of humor.

Of course there is youtube.

 

[Johnnu2]

I heard 'somewhere' that a few of the old time gunfighters actually modified their single actions by REMOVING the trigger and only firing by slapping. I don't think it's legal in NY anymore.

J.

 

[cee_Kamp]

If you don't tell them you took the trigger out of your single action revolver, don't worry, I won't tell them you did it either.

 

[Johnnu2]

If you don't tell them you took the trigger out of your single action revolver, don't worry, I won't tell them you did it either.

cee_Kamp: You KNOW they already know....

J.

 

[neilin]

I know it sounds silly to wheel gun pros, but it's a real question. The only revolvers I own could not be used to answer it. In old westerns ( as well as "Expendables" movies") you see gunfighters quick shooting revolvers with hammer slaps. Is this actually possible, and if only with some guns, which?

Are you talking about fanning? If so, you have to hold the trigger back with the gun hand, and fan the hammer with the other.
Or, tape the trigger back, then thumb the hammer back with the gun hand and release. In both ways there is no aiming.

 

[woodperson]

Have heard of the trigger being wired back. And of holding it back.

 

[Marcruger2]

An informative newspaper article from 1889.

 

[Marcruger2]

If you copy the article off and zoom in on your computer it is a much better read.

 

[neilin]

An informative newspaper article from 1889.
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Great article!

 

[needsmostuff]

I heard 'somewhere' that a few of the old time gunfighters actually modified their single actions by REMOVING the trigger and only firing by slapping. I don't think it's legal in NY anymore.

J.

I believe that was referred to as a "Slip Gun".
Not so much for fanning, more about pull the hammer back then let it slip off the thumb.
They could shoot fast and still pretty much aim.

 

[Joe Chartreuse]

An informative newspaper article from 1889.
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VERY cool article. Thank you for posting it.

 

[Mobuck]

I had a Mattel(?) 'Fanner' cap gun when I was 8-9 years old. Made the chickens run for cover.

 

[45 Dragoon]

I was a very lucky kid and had a pair of those!! Mom and Dad didn't let on about the green sticky caps for the head of the case . . . (They were smart!!!).

Mike