Hello. I'm new here. I have a NM Blackhawk in .45 LC. I just mounted a scope on it and found that the hammer spur is too high for thumb clearance. I have read that the NM SBH hammer can be used in the BH to provide the needed clearance, but have been unable to find any side by side pictures to compare the two. I need the spur to be about 1/4" lower than it is. Will the SBH hammer really give me the clearance I need? A picture of the two hammers side by side would be helpful. Thanks!
SBH hammer in BH
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Hondo44
Hawkeye
Sorry I don't have side by side photos of the two hammers but I think these two pics show the substantial difference between the two relative to the rear sight. It's at least a 1/4" +.
tek4260
Buckeye
Also consider a Bisley hammer. It is even lower than the SBH since you are looking for clearance.
Tellico
Buckeye
FRom L-R Blackhawk,Montado,Super,Bisley
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Not my picture/ STOLEN :shock: , As you can see the Bisley is the shortest, will need to remove what is called the 'hump".
SBH hammers are and have been very scarce, as mentioned.
Standard hammer, Bisley Hammer & Bisley Hammer w/ "hump" partially removed. I only remove the needed material to make it work, leaving some of the hump, when done it's all flat across the gripframe ear flats, no more hole. :wink:
These are Single Six Hammers, but the only difference is the length of the neck, picture provided to give you a better idea of "hump" removal.
Not my picture/ STOLEN :shock: , As you can see the Bisley is the shortest, will need to remove what is called the 'hump".
SBH hammers are and have been very scarce, as mentioned.
Standard hammer, Bisley Hammer & Bisley Hammer w/ "hump" partially removed. I only remove the needed material to make it work, leaving some of the hump, when done it's all flat across the gripframe ear flats, no more hole. :wink:
These are Single Six Hammers, but the only difference is the length of the neck, picture provided to give you a better idea of "hump" removal.
SAJohn
Hunter
By my tape measure, the Super hammer's top is 5/8" lower than a Blackhawk's.
Watch our Classified section, New Model Super hammers show up fairly often and are a lot cheaper than Old Model Super hammers.
Watch our Classified section, New Model Super hammers show up fairly often and are a lot cheaper than Old Model Super hammers.
Thanks guys! Buckeye, I am failing to see what you are calling the "hump" on the Bisley hammer. Maybe if I had one in my grubby hands... I do like the lower look of the Bisley over the SBH. I'll have to check some guns out in person to make a decision, I guess.
I have a 45 Blackhawk with a Super hammer installed. I found the increased clearance much nicer as the Bushnell Phantom extends behind the hammer. Try it, you'll like it.
Thanks. I understand now. I guess it's a matter of finding one now... Doing the "humpectomy" isn't a problem for me. I heated and reshaped my standard spur, but it still isn't as low as the Bisley hammer. I like the wide spur on the Bisley hammer, too.
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