NV hammer change ?

Marshal Deadwood · March 18, 2009, 05:41:15 AM

What is the best, and most economical, route to go for a more 'Colt' looking hammer change to the NV ? They are nice looking revolvers, but the long hammer spur just does not do it for me.

Thanks

MD

RRio · March 18, 2009, 10:37:39 AM

Take a look at the CDFA (Cowboy Fast Draw Assoc) New Vaquero. It has the shorter spur. But I gotta tell ya, I like the longer spur on my three RNVs, they are great for CAS and since I have been practicing for CFD, I think I would prefer them.

CFDA New Vaquero

Jrw8214 · March 21, 2009, 06:44:45 PM

I too am interested in this. I'd like to get a 7 1/2 Vaquero, but that long hammer spur just puts me off(that and the fact that they dont come in .44-40).

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · March 21, 2009, 07:07:16 PM

I'm with Rawhide on this , I shot in fast draw comp. for years, and I think the hammers on the New Model Vaquero's are great, of course that's just my opinion, but no matter how I go for my gun, the hammer is right there, I'm not sure if my thumb fines the hammer easier,or the hammer fines my thumb easier, but it works like a well timed clock.

tEN wOLVES

RRio · March 22, 2009, 01:13:33 PM

Take a look at the chart I made up. Not that much difference.

Marshal Deadwood · March 22, 2009, 03:43:52 PM

Thanks Rawhide. I for some reason,,see the hammer being less of an issue on the short Ruger than on the 7 1/2 inch. A 4 5/8 stainless for some reason is calling out to me !

I've had Blackhawks, Super Blackhawks, Single Sixs, and a couple Mark 2's...and I already can testify to the durablity of a Ruger. Wish I could live long enough to buy a new one today and wear it totally out. Not even sure it can be done. Not totally wear one out,,umm,,THAT would be a testiment to some serious shooting !

MD

RRio · March 22, 2009, 03:53:47 PM

Quote from: Marshal Deadwood on March 22, 2009, 03:43:52 PM
Thanks Rawhide. I for some reason,,see the hammer being less of an issue on the short Ruger than on the 7 1/2 inch. A 4 5/8 stainless for some reason is calling out to me !
MD

My first matched pair of RNVs are SS .45 with 4 5/8" barrels. Later I bought a SS .45 with a 7 1/2" barrel for my "saddle" gun. It's great!

Kidd Krystin · March 22, 2009, 09:00:03 PM

I shoot gunfighter, have small hands, and the RNV hammers work beautifully for me.

rep1954 · April 09, 2009, 06:40:44 PM

You can exchange the hammer on your NMV with any NMB, Vaquero,or SBH. Sometimes you have to remove a little stock from the hammer because it might hit on your transfer bar but not much, usally at the most .040". When I put a SBH hammer in my 50 th Anniversay 357 it dropped right in no work. I have purchased 3 SBH hammers from Gun Parts.