BN91205 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Hello Everyone, I've got a question regarding hammer selection for my upcoming single-stack 45 build. My plan is to have it for personal protection with some occasional playtime in the SS division. Is a lightweight hammer i.e. Wilson Combat Ultralight Hammer, something recommended? Pros/Cons versus say a heavier hammer like an Ed Brown Hardcore? Thanks for the info, Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaGunner Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 The pros with a lightweight hammer would be faster lock time and better accuracy. The only con I can think of with a lightweight hammer would be failure to ignite the primer,but I have always used lightweight hammers and never had a problem even with light mainsprings. You really just don't hear that problem anymore. Some factory pistols come with lightweight hammers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 The pros with a lightweight hammer would be faster lock time and better accuracy. The only con I can think of with a lightweight hammer would be failure to ignite the primer,but I have always used lightweight hammers and never had a problem even with light mainsprings. You really just don't hear that problem anymore. Some factory pistols come with lightweight hammers. Yep, and when you factor in that the lighter hammer is moving faster, it may be transferring the same amount of energy to the primer. Granted, it's more of an impulse function than an energy function, but I've had many tens of thousands of primers (many small rifle) light just fine with a lightweight hammer (mostly Koenig, and even a Ti hammer back in the day) so it's probably not worth worrying about. R, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 A lightweight hammer is the way to go. With a 19# mainspring and CCI primers, it had never failed to go bang when I want it to. Good luck and post pictures of your build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BN91205 Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 Thanks guys! Went ahead and just ordered it. Will be sure to post pics. Take care, Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braxton1 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I agree with G-man: The mathematical formula for "energy" is weighted heavily towards Velocity, because velocity is "squared". The amount of mass moving is part of the formula, but not as important as velocity. If you take 5% of the weight away but increase velocity by 5%, you'll have a much larger increase in ft.-lbs. of energy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Absotively. All other things being equal, a lighter hammer is better for primer ignition. A fast slap beats a slow crushing blow every time. That's why so many of us use lightened hammers in our competition revolvers--like the one in my avatar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjanglin Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Yep light is better Ive been using 17 Lb mainsprings for some years now, I also recommend polishing the tag ends of all springs enough and smooth enough the ends wont grap your finger nail and use 1500 grit emory paper to clean the outside of the springs!! Jim/Pa Sailors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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