Hammer Poll

[Dave Markowitz]

For CCW I prefer my "hammerless" Smith 640, which actually has a concealed hammer. It gives the gun a much smoother profile.

For other purposes I prefer a conventional hammer.

 

[Captain Bligh]

I own two revolovers. Both have hammers. I nearly always shoot them DA. The only time I shoot SA is when I'm trying to see if I can shoot the revolvers any better than I seem to DA. I have no rational reason to prefer hammer versions . To me, they just look like a revolver is "supposed" to look.

RJ

 

[444]

I almost always shoot DA revolvers in the DA mode.
That being said, I want to have SA available if I want to use it. No matter if I never use it, I want it available if I do.
I shoot my revolvers for sport as well as carry them; including my belly guns. I occasionally fire them in the single action mode if available. I really don't want to give that option up. I have a 442 and it is a fine revolver. I like the action on it and if I need more precision, the action allows for repeatable staging. However, not that this has anything to do with the topic at hand but........ my 442 shoots way high and to the left, so it is a safe queen. I not only want DA and SA, but I want POI = to POA.
My old and much used Model 60 gives me both.

 

[E=MC^2]

my 442 shoots way high and to the left, so it is a safe queen.

Today they have doctors that can cure this. It's even a very simple operation.

 

[71Commander]

For me, the hammer is just something to get in the way. Had the hammer bobbed on this Charter Arms- off duty

 

[10-Ring]

I shoot revolvers DAO so hammerless is fine.

 

[sm]

I like the hammer, though I shoot DAO. Of course I prefer the blue and wood too. I'm just that way. I can do hammerless, just aethestics I guess.

 

[roscoe]

Shrouded hammer- they are ugly, but very functional.