Model 64 Snubbie - bobbed hammer or not?

[lowercase]

I'm looking at grabbing a Model 64 snub from J&G and they have both the standard and bobbed hammer guns in stock.

My plans are to polish it up, put on some Altamont grips (either rosewood or ivory) with a Tyler T-grip, and use it as a carry piece. I have a Model 10 snub that I carry, and can use the same custom holster.

Just looking for feedback, thoughts, pics, etc. Thanks.

 

[Monster Zero]

Can you post a link? I want one too with a bobbed trigger.

 

[allaroundhunter]

I don't see any with a standard hammer in stock, but that would be my choice.

 

[bannockburn]

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When you say you have custom leather already, does this mean the holster is set up for a Model 10/64 with a standard hammer or with a bobbed hammer?

 

[Old Fuff]

If this is going to be carried or otherwise used in a weapon context you would be wise to pick a DAO version with a bobbed hammer. It is unlikely you'll use the single-action option in a defensive shooting, and later the issue of unintentional firing after the hammer was cocked and under stress you touched the "hair trigger" can't come up. This is the reason many if not most large police departments and federal agencies had current revolvers converted, and specified DAO when the purchased new ones.

Also if drawn from deep concealment the bobbed hammer won't snag on a covering garment.

The cost (if necessary) for a new holster does in no way compare to the expense of defending yourself in court should it come to that.

 

[lowercase]

you say you have custom leather already, does this mean the holster is set up for a Model 10/64 with a standard hammer or with a bobbed hammer?

I have an OWB that will hold either one.

Pics of my M10 and holster:

Here's kinda what I have in mind for the 64. (The pic is a nickel M10 that I found in internet):

 

[lowercase]

Can you post a link? I want one too with a bobbed trigger.

Here's the link:

http://www.jgsales.com/smith-wesso...mer.-very-good-plus-condition-s-w-p-6680.html

 

[Striker]

All of my sd/carry revolvers are concealed hammer or bobbed with a DAO conversion, for the reasons articulated by Old Fuff above.

YMMV

 

[dprice3844444]

smith did a bunch of those 3 inch hb bobtailed 64's for the tampa sheriff's office,wish i still had mine,they were sweet

 

[bannockburn]

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I would have to go the same route that Old Fuff posted and have it made DAO with the bobbed hammer. For CCW that would be a great set-up. Let us know what you decide to do once you get the Model 64 snubbie.

 

[Prosser]

I bobbed the hammer on my 360PD. I thought I would be able to cock the hammer and shoot SA at the range. I also has some sort of illusion that I would be able to cock it safely.

I now have a gun with a 10 pound trigger that is difficult to hit with, except at short range. A those ranges it hits about as hard as anything available in it's weight class.

I think I might have just bought a 340PD, or in your case a revolver with a complete shroud that is DA only. The advantage of being able to fire from a pocket without drawing the gun is huge if confronted by multiple bad guys and
multiple angles.

 

[BYJO4]

I prefer the standard hammer.

 

[Arp32]

I bought one of J&G's 64-5's last time I was up there. 4" with a bobbed hammer, super smooth. I really like it.

Its not a hunting gun or a super long ranger pinker, so for me I'd rather have the consistent trigger pull than have an exposed hammer that could snag.

I only carried it occasionally until I got a 642. The 64-5 is not as heavy or bulky as a 1911, but it's no pocket gun.

 

[Certaindeaf]

Do you know how to shoot a revolver double action? It of course has the full-cock sear notch ground off?
Many people do not use SA in a "DA" revolver ever. It's up to you.

 

[Mr.Revolverguy]

Biased for bobbed


Biased for this one, the wife got it for me and the serial number is actually my birthdate. Purchased the bobbed hammer from brown ells just in case I didn't like I could always go back to the original.

 

[lowercase]

Thanks you all for the feedback.

I placed an order for a bobbed hammer Model 64.

Since the gun will be a carry piece and not a range gun, I figured that I wanted the bobbed hammer. (Also, the pic of Mr Revolverguy's M64 pushed me over to the bobbed hammer side.)

 

[bannockburn]

Mr.Revolverguy

That is one sweet looking Model 64 snubbie! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Arp32]

Another happy ending on THR

 

[pharmer]

Even though your decision has been made.....
Joe

 

[Deaf Smith]

Bobbed... like mine!

And Buffalo Bore 158gr LSWHPs to boot at 1000 fps from that 2 inch snub.

Deaf

 

[Prosser]

I get 1040 fps with that load. It's my carry, or the Fioochi 148 grain HP at 1131 fps.

 

[Jim NE]

For a snubbie, I went ahead and voted bobbed. There are lots of surplus 64's out there with 4" barrels that are bobbed, however, and I really wouldn't want one of those.

I have two 4" 64's - they're both good shooters, so I prefer un-bobbed.

 

[Zundfolge]

If you're going to pocket carry then bobbed hammer or hammerless.

If you're going to holster carry then keep the hammer.

 

[Old Fuff]

If you're going to holster carry then keep the hammer.

Besides the issue of "hair triggers" previously discussed, if the holster is concealed under a garment the hammer spur may get snagged. You can cover the spur with your thumb during the draw, but then you can't get an early full grip on the handle. What you are doing is add to your risk factor while keeping an option that's unlikely you'll use in a defensive context.

If you can keep your shots well inside of the K-zone of a B-27 silhouette target at 25 yards you shouldn't need the single action trigger option. Years ago a fair number of folks could do this out to 50 and even beyond.

 

[BlackSky]

Revolver for concealed carry = bobbed hammer/DAO

Here's mine...