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This situation leaves thousands of single action army owners up the paverbal creek without a paddle.ġ) While it may be possible to use a current production hammer in a late 2nd generation pistol, the early 2nd generation Colts and all 1st generation Colts will not function properly with a modern hammer, due to the fact that the notches are in a different location. Colt does not see the need to manufacture hammers for any 1st or 2nd generation pistols and only offers replacement hammers for current 3rd generation Peacemakers. Replacing a broken hammer is not an overly difficult job if one is available. The hammer and trigger on your Colt not only determine the trigger pull weight and creep, it controls the cylinder timing, bolt timing, the hand timing, as well as the ease of loading and unloading. Shooting is not advised without first undergoing repairs by a qualified gunsmith. This condition can render your pistol useless as well as dangerous. If any of the notches are worn, broken, or modified your Colt may be out of time as well as unsafe to shoot.
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That is why so much attention is paid to the exact size and location of all 3 notches as well as the hammer cam. Not only do we have to manipulate it every time we shoot, load, or unload our piece, it along with the trigger controls the timing and function more than any other part. If there is one part in a Colt that could be considered the “heart” of your pistols action it is the hammer.