In the old days that hammer style was called "bobbed" because the hammer spur is bobbed off. The 642 and LCR are shrouded hammers. Really the only hammerless guns are striker fired LOL
@williameastman9498 Correct. Its called a bobbed hammer. For pocket carry the shrouded are better because they retain the ability to cock the hammer to single action and the shroud protects the hammer from clothing snags even when in the pocket. Then there are enclosed DAO double action only hammers like the Smith 442. True. The only hammerless guns are striker fired pistols and bolt action rifles. There are lots of guns with internal hammers or enclosed hammers.
Capacity does not matter in a gunfight that only lasts five seconds. You won't get through the entire cylinder or mag let alone have time to reload. But carry a reload anyway just in case of that less than one percent chance of multiple threats and slightly longer gunfight. And practice reloads to be proficient so you don't fumble around. Under stress it will be even harder to get a reload done proficiently. There are speedloaders and speed strips. Practice, practice, practice both shooting and reloads. I have an 856 +P Defender three inch matte black stainless I really like a lot. I use speed strips because they lay flat in the pocket and conceal better than speedloaders. Thanks for the wheel love.
I have the black steel version of this revolver. I bought a set of Altamont boot grips for it, and after carrying it for a few days with the Altamonts, I went back to the factory rubber grips. They just seem to fit my hand better, and it will still disappear into my hip pocket. I have owned a ton of Smith and Wessons over the years from the Model 36 to the Model 29, and I love them, but Taurus gives you more for your $$, IMO anyway.
In the old days that hammer style was called "bobbed" because the hammer spur is bobbed off. The 642 and LCR are shrouded hammers. Really the only hammerless guns are striker fired LOL
@williameastman9498 Correct. Its called a bobbed hammer. For pocket carry the shrouded are better because they retain the ability to cock the hammer to single action and the shroud protects the hammer from clothing snags even when in the pocket. Then there are enclosed DAO double action only hammers like the Smith 442. True. The only hammerless guns are striker fired pistols and bolt action rifles. There are lots of guns with internal hammers or enclosed hammers.
Capacity does not matter in a gunfight that only lasts five seconds. You won't get through the entire cylinder or mag let alone have time to reload. But carry a reload anyway just in case of that less than one percent chance of multiple threats and slightly longer gunfight. And practice reloads to be proficient so you don't fumble around. Under stress it will be even harder to get a reload done proficiently. There are speedloaders and speed strips. Practice, practice, practice both shooting and reloads. I have an 856 +P Defender three inch matte black stainless I really like a lot. I use speed strips because they lay flat in the pocket and conceal better than speedloaders. Thanks for the wheel love.
I have the black steel version of this revolver. I bought a set of Altamont boot grips for it, and after carrying it for a few days with the Altamonts, I went back to the factory rubber grips. They just seem to fit my hand better, and it will still disappear into my hip pocket. I have owned a ton of Smith and Wessons over the years from the Model 36 to the Model 29, and I love them, but Taurus gives you more for your $$, IMO anyway.
So excuse my ignorance; can the hammer be cocked?
That model is double action only, so no you cannot cock the hammer.
I would. Call. That. Semmi. Hammerless. !! ?
Back in the day we would call it a "bobed hammer" !!?
Bobbitt Hammer