take the hammer off an S&W airweight?

[steviesterno]

Hey everyone,

I just bought (actually stole because of the price) a S&W 37-2 airweight. It's amazingly comfortable to carry already, and I think it might start to see heavy rotation, rather than be delegated to the car gun duty.

anyway, I love it for pocket carry, but the hammer has been getting snagged on the way out. I was wondering if i could easily make it to a bobbed hammer or not so much. I'd love to keep it DA/SA without going DAO if that's not a problem.

let me know what I can do!

Thanks,
Steve

[625]

If you got such a good deal, why not sell/trade it and get one with a properly bobbed hammer, or even a shrouded hammer. If you are going to be carrying it in your pocket, you might be better off with a shrouded hammer to keep that pocket lint at bay.

[thanker92]

If you got such a good deal, why not sell/trade it and get one with a properly bobbed hammer, or even a shrouded hammer. If you are going to be carrying it in your pocket, you might be better off with a shrouded hammer to keep that pocket lint at bay.

What he said. I've carried all types of J frames and the shrouded hammer is, by far, the best.

[jcabin]

someone in the classifieds is looking to trade a LNIB ruger LCR, the new polymer 5 shot, hammer encased, 38spl +p revolver for a S&W revolver.

[1974t150v]

Reducing the weight of the hammer reduces the energy striking the primer. You could have missfires on hard primers with out increasing spring tension and thus increasing triger pull weight.

[jcabin]

http://forum.pafoa.org/firearms-6/10...442-642-a.html

this guy wants to trade his LCR + 300 rounds of ammo for a sw 38 j-frame.

looks like a solid fucking deal. hit him up.

[steviesterno]

ok, but why did we all decide I need an LCR? I like the smith and wesson, just don't like the hammer. I don't really think I want DAO like the LCR, but was looking to see if there was an option to reduce drag on the draw. If you're all saying just get a new one, why not get a smith with bobbed hammer?

[jcabin]

ok, but why did we all decide I need an LCR? I like the smith and wesson, just don't like the hammer. I don't really think I want DAO like the LCR, but was looking to see if there was an option to reduce drag on the draw. If you're all saying just get a new one, why not get a smith with bobbed hammer?

No need to get offended, I was just offering an alternative. Get whatever you like.

[HiredGoon]

S&W 642 airweight Centennial:

[steviesterno]

hey, Im not offended... just thinking if replacing/grinding a part would be cheaper and easier, I'd rather do that.

steve