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I started Cowboy Fast Draw and single actions last year. I purchased a uberti cattleman. After 4 months of practice, the gun would suddenly not stay in full cock. It would drop back to half cock. I did have to move the hammer a bit to get the cylinder to rotate to remove the laser cartridge. So...

I have a Bayard shotgun handed down to me by my great uncle. I'd like to find its date of manufacturer. Can anyone direct me to a website or information regarding dating. I have the serial number and photos if someone can help me.

Hello, I am just posting this to illustrate a timing issue and another problem... I already was given an expert advice but thought you guys might be interested in commenting on this. Gil.

I'm wondering if it's possible to find aftermarket hammers for S&W and Ruger DA revolvers that imitate the size and shape of the Colt single action army hammer. I find this style to be more ergonomic and fumble-proof. Anyone know of such a thing?

Hello everyone, what does it take to install a wide spur hammer on a series 80 (1991 blued Colt)? AS I understand you can't just install a series 70 hammer even with minor fitting. How could I get a wide spur hammer installed on a Colt? I could remove the series 80 components and install the...

I very recently acquired a SIG P226 in 9mm. One adjective that came to mind when I first shot is was classy. This got me thinking: as far as sophistication and style, are hammer fired handguns in a class above striker fired handguns? Hammer fired pistols are often metal framed (as opposed to...