Revolvers: Hammer VS Hammerless

[bjenkins]

The Kimber K6s is awesome in my opinion, such a sweet trigger with the 38+P not so much with 357 magnum Lol. Bought and sold one and 6mos later had to replace it, very nice.

 

[VERT]

I really like the looks of those 3" Kimbers!

 

[Kirk Freeman]

“I believe the roll check he is taking about is watching the revolver timing “ I may be incorrect.

No, it is about ensuring that the revolver will function when you need it.

Lots of people carrying guns that have no idea what they are doing with them. No big surprise in the gun culture, only 1 in 75-100 knows what he or she is doing or have training deeper than the gun counter.

I have a solution, you knew I would say that. Make gun schooling, tuition and expenses, an above the line tax deduction and raise the educational median in the gun culture.

 

[Amishman44]

For pocket carry, I prefer a DAO 'enclosed' model, such as the 442, but for holster carry, I prefer a hammer model, such as the 360J!
If one is concerned about the DAO models having a 'stiff' DAO trigger, check out the S&W Performance Shop's Master Revolver Action Package:
https://www.smith-wesson.com/customer-service/performance-center-precision-gunsmithing

 

[Tactically Fat]

If I had a 642, it would be the gun I'd carry on days/times/places that I didn't want to carry a gun.

 

[Amishman44]

Lots of people carrying guns that have no idea what they are doing with them. No big surprise in the gun culture, only 1 in 75-100 knows what he or she is doing or have training deeper than the gun counter. I have a solution, you knew I would say that. Make gun schooling, tuition and expenses, an above the line tax deduction and raise the educational median in the gun culture.

I concur...make gun safety as important as a good driver's education class in preparing to handle a firearm properly and safely!
And to realize that some of the people behind the gun counter don't know what they are doing and saying, if you've ever actually
listened to some of them, doesn't help with the situation!

 

[Kozaturf]

I forgot about the K6S. I have tried the trigger on one of those at a gun shop. Although I prefer to have a single action option, the trigger is SO good on the Kimber that I would likely choose it over any J frame. Especially considering the 6 shot capacity vs 5 in the S&W. Cost is a factor, of course...but I'd consider the Kimber a "Buy once, cry once" thing. I don't need a snub revolver, but if I find a nice used K6S at a good price, I will snap it up. Just because.

I only have one snub now, a 1970's S&W Model 36 nickel. I never carry it, but I'll never sell it either.

I have a K6S that I love, the real issue is that it's such a long cry for such a little gun.

 

[rlw9337]

I have had a spurred hammer catch in clothing during the draw in CC competitions. I prefer a spurless hammer or "hammerless". I shoot spurless as well as I do the same gun in single action. Anyone carry a shrouded hammer and ever get something in the slot below the hammer spur? I have a "Carmonized" hammer and worry a little about the open area collecting crude.

 

[doddg]

Great read!
I've tried out nearly all of the 5 round & many 6 round revolvers in over 3.5 years.
I've bought revolvers in the $200 range, $300 range, $400 range, & I tried out a few in the $600 range that really spoiled me.

I ended up totally happy with the Kimber 6s & have had it for 16 months, longer than any other revolver.
I carry it much of the time in a N8 Tactical Tuckable IWB holster which makes it disappear.

I learned early on that the snubbie revolvers weren't going to be fun range guns, they were only tools, so a hammer ended up not being a factor.

It is "identical" in size to the light Ruger LCRx .38 sp, and the Kimber has that additional 6th round in it, so that's a big plus.
The Kimber being DAO & hammerless with the size of a .38 with nice big white round sights on it made it a keeper.

After having so many revolvers with about 3 or 4 others of the Kimber class, I'm totally happy with it.
I love that sweet trigger, so smooth, and even thought the grips are small I never needed to get bigger ones b/c it doesn't beat up the hand like the SW 642 Airweight or other J frames.

zachcz & I went to 3 gun shops today in Noblesville, Carmel & Greenfield & I saw a Kimber for sale for $999 in Greenfield.
I got mine Sept. 2019 before the covid craziness for $625 & am grateful.

I'm a very average shot, but I think I could improve on this.
2 cylinders in the head & 2 in the torso using different ammo.

 

[Mole]

I prefer having a hammer, I think my Vaquero would be way harder to shoot without it

 

[Wild Deuce]

When it comes to revolvers, I'll take a smooth trigger over a light trigger. Cylinder & Slide can get you there.

 

[GIJEW]

If I was going to get a snub .38, I'd get a 638 so that it would be snag-free and I could shoot it inside a coat pocket while still being able to cock the hammer for 25yd head shots etc

 

[DadSmith]

If you're going to carry it in a pocket or purse or anywhere a hammer can snag and impede deployment of the weapon you should choose hammerless. If its riding on your side a hammer is fine. All revolvers should have a trigger job done on them to smooth them out. My Ruger Lcrx has a nice smooth trigger out of the box. Some may not need a trigger job. But my Taurus Model 44 it was a nightmare double action. It got a trigger job and it's smooth and easy to hold on target and you can get good fast shots with it. Not 9mm fast but fast for a big magnum revolver.

 

[DadSmith]

Good gosh the K6s 3" is pretty, i may cheat on my Md 13.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1020952123

Thats a nice looking revolver and it's at the perfect barrel length for a 357 magnum. IMO anyway.

 

[Thor]

Use a hammer, like Col Colt intended.

 

[doddg]

Thats a nice looking revolver and it's at the perfect barrel length for a 357 magnum. IMO anyway.

Good gosh the K6s 3" is pretty, i may cheat on my Md 13.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1020952123

I would be capable of moving up to the 3" barrel myself, but I'll never get a price like the $625 I paid for my Kimber 6s hammerless with the 2" barrel, so I'm "stuck" with my "perfect" revolver CC.

 

[bjenkins]

My Kimber K6s needs nothing done to the trigger, super smooth!

 

[warren5421]

My daughter-in-law was here Saturday with my son and grandkids. She wanted to try several guns, autos and revolvers. The 640 win over Colts, Berettas, Ruger, and Springfields. The S&W 640-1 is a J-Frame double action only gun. She liked how smooth the pull was and that it did not have a hammer spur to hit her hand.

 

[Liberty Sanders]

I have a Model 40 that I've been packing for about 45 years, either in a pocket or boot top. A hammer is superfluous in a five shooter carried as a BUG.

 

[hANNAbONE]

why confine yourself - get both Hammer & Hammerless