Wrangler Hammer

[MHtractorguy]

Hello and Happy Sunday!
I am slowly customizing my Wrangler and I really do not like the hammer that it came with. I have seen a few pictures of Single Sixes and Wranglers with a hammer that looks smoother and wider on top. I believe member G2 has similar hammers on a Birds head Single Six. Can someone tell me where they can be found and/or what are they originally meant to fit?
They look like they have another piece on top, or a lip on each side.

 

[contender]

Welcome to the Forum!

You may have seen a few with the Bisley hammers installed. Those are the only ones that come to mind that would fit a Single-Six. Ruger made them, and they are hard to find.

 

[MHtractorguy]

Thank you for your welcome and your information.
Now at least I have some idea what I'm looking for.

 

[contender]

Good luck,, they aren't easily found,, and are kinda expensive when found.

 

[MHtractorguy]

I see. Been looking. That is the one I was referring to. Thank you again.

 

[Hondo44]

The larger frame Bisley hammers are plentiful. They can be sectioned about a third of the way down the hammer shank and tig welded back together. The wide Super Blackhawk hammers can be as well. Especially if you need a wide hammer for an old model single six.

 

[MHtractorguy]

Thank you for that bit of information. I will look into that. However, I do think that is more work than I want to put into the little plinker.

 

[Rocdoc]

I hate the Wrangler trigger and hammer too, I swap in regular issue single six parts when I have one apart, plentiful and not expensive. Yes, Bisley hammer for a single six hard to get. I got all mine from Ruger parts, but they wont sell me another one last I asked.

 

[arfmel]

The Wrangler hammer surely is an eyesore. It seems like Ruger could spend the extra 25¢ on steel to fill in the hollowed out areas and make it look a little better.

 

[MHtractorguy]

It is the sharp diamond pattern and the angle that I don't like. With the stiff factory springs, I thought it was uncomfortable to cock the hammer. After swapping the springs and doing some light polishing, I still have a problem with the checkering. I had no idea what that hammer was, but I like the looks of it. Now, I have scratched the Bisley hammer off my list. I will start looking at SS hammers. I have ordered all pins, screws, elector rod and other visible pieces in stainless steel for my black Wrangler.

 

[rkrcpa]

The Wrangler hammer surely is an eyesore. It seems like Ruger could spend the extra 25¢ on steel to fill in the hollowed out areas and make it look a little better.

I've often wondered why the hollowed out area exists.

 

[contender]

Since the "hollowed out" hammer is a MIM part,, MAYBE,, just maybe it has to do with how it's molded, or comes out of the mold?
Or, to assist in identifying a MIM hammer over a "normal hammer?
Lastly, to reduce weight, and still give reliable ignition?

Just throwing out potential reasons for the hollow portion.

 

[Chief]

So I must have missed this , do the internal parts of a Wrangler interchange with the other Ruger models?

 

[MHtractorguy]

There is obviously some difference in the loading gate and how it links to the rest of the parts. Can a Single Six spin the cylinder freely with the gate open? I suffer from CRS today.

 

[Hondo44]

No. But you can easily install a Wrangler free spin cyl pawl. Or get a free-spin cyl pawl from Powers Custom with simple fitting instructions.
And to either of those you can also add Ruger’s RIPS cylinder indexing pawl in the hammer channel from the New Vaquero and New Flattop Blackhawk. Drill and tap one small hole in the hammer channel, and Ruger will send you the pawl, spring and set screw for free. The cylinder chambers will align perfectly with the loading gate trough. Can be added to the Wrangler as well.

 

[rkrcpa]

Since the "hollowed out" hammer is a MIM part,, MAYBE,, just maybe it has to do with how it's molded, or comes out of the mold?
Or, to assist in identifying a MIM hammer over a "normal hammer?
Lastly, to reduce weight, and still give reliable ignition?

Just throwing out potential reasons for the hollow portion.

I can think of no operational advantage that gets me past the fugly. But maybe that's just me.

 

[contender]

Well, the Wranglers were made as shooters,, not necessarily as a beauty contestant. And if you want fugly,, look at the Henry Revolver.

 

[MHtractorguy]

If I decide to install a Stainless SS hammer, is there going to be a problem with the Wrangler internals?
Like, can I install the hammer and not have problems with the pawl or loading gate?

 

[Rocdoc]

Single 6 guts same as Wrangler, hammer and trigger swap just fine with existing parts.

 

[GasGuzzler]

I swapped a Bisley into a Blackhawk but a Bisley hammer for a Single Six is mush harder to find in my experience. Kinda like a Montado hammer although I have had two of those pass through my hands.

 

[G2]

If I decide to install a Stainless SS hammer, is there going to be a problem with the Wrangler internals?
Like, can I install the hammer and not have problems with the pawl or loading gate?

Usually a good idea to keep the pawl that came with the gun, especially if it has been working fine.
The connection between the pawl and hammer is same-same.
Pawls are length specific between Single 6,7,9,10. / .22 & .32cal.

Loading Gate Spring is not specific between models, but small minimal adjustments can help in gate operation.

 

[MHtractorguy]

Thank you. Parts on order.

 

[Fox Mike]

here is my flat top Single Six with a Bisley trigger and hammer installed. Turned down the hammer to match the contour of the Single Six rather than cut the grip frame.

 

[MHtractorguy]

Beautiful revolver!

 

[Hondo44]

If I decide to install a Stainless SS hammer, is there going to be a problem with the Wrangler internals?
Like, can I install the hammer and not have problems with the pawl or loading gate?

You must use the Wrangler pawl or you won’t have the free spin cyl feature any longer. The stainless/single sixes do not have that feature.