Here is what we found. by Michael de Bethencourt | Apr 5, 2009 | Hammer shrouds, Uncategorized. These hammer shrouds come in both black and chrome finishes and are available for Colt Detective Specials, Smith and Wesson J-frames, Ruger SP 101s, and some Taurus and Rossi revolvers. These shrouds are a precise copy of the original Colt Hammer Shroud and are interchangeable with the original. The mailing address is: SnubTraining.com, Attn: Hammer Shrouds, 8 Kingsbury Lane, North Billerica, MA 01862 Out of Stock. Strangely, our Oehler chronograph told us that average velocity from this ammunition was the same in both guns, but the accuracy of the Smith & Wesson was much better, about 2.4 inches on average. The best available compromise was the zero-profile, fully shrouded hammer option. Looking to get a snubby for pocket / ankle / backup in .38 or .357, interested in your opinions. Bought my first J frame in ’84-85. I offer free returns. This served to take up some of the recoil, but a firm grip and a locked wrist were more effective. Contact Us. The K6s’ hammer is internal and sheltered by the upper rear portion of the revolver’s frame. I’ve evolved over the years; currently, my favorite pocket S&W revolver is a Model 38 or 638 “Bodyguard,” both of which have alloy frames. 5d 9h 1m 48s. SnubTraining.com will be offering them as a courtesy to both Waller and Son and any interested snub shooter. This is the lightest 38 spl Colt produced , making it a super carry piece for pocket (with shroud) or purse. The lined hammer tang, which due to the shroud appeared to be more of a sliding button, also contained the key-operated hammer lock. with factory Hammer Shroud. Some of these Agents were shipped with Colt factory installed hammer shrouds. Cobra: This was a lightweight, alloy-framed version of the Detective Special chambered in .22 LR, .32 Colt/S&W, .38 Special (first issue) and later .38 Special only (second issue). The Smith & Wesson 638’s rear sight consisted of a simple top strap notch without an adjustable blade. At the range we found that point of impact could be moved more than 2 inches left or right at a distance of 15 yards. Some folks argue against attaching a hammer shroud because they believe that the “bump” will be driven into the web of the shooting hand upon firing. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. Colt Agent 38 special with hammer shroud. This website contains many older reviews. made of 6061 T6 aluminum matte black … Both the Taurus 851 SSUL (stainless steel Ultra Lite Protector) and the Smith & Wesson 638-3 revolvers carried five-shot cylinders chambered for .38 Special in the smallest frames available from their respective manufacturers. A hammer shroud was available as an option, beginning in 1950. Looking to get a snubby for pocket / ankle / backup in .38 or .357, interested in your opinions. The spur hammer on the S&W Model 360 has a very old-school appearance, but there is a reason many compact revolvers are hammerless or have shrouded hammers, and Tarr is demoing that reason here—that hammer can catch on clothing during the draw. Perhaps this was causing unburned powder or particles of the bullet to be blown aside rather than entering the forcing cone. The Taurus revolver was more difficult to stage and preferred to be shot quickly in double-action mode. This makes the revolver more easily drawn from concealment, as it prevents the hammer spur from catching covering garments. This hammer shroud shows signs of usage. To order a hammer shroud please mail either a 3″ x 5″ or 5″ x 8″ padded envelope and affix $1.51 in stamps for the return postage. The Pocket-Safe Hammer Shroud is a pop-on plastic device that covers the hammer, keeping it from snagging on clothing, and pops-off when the trigger is pulled. Twelve of the A-zone shots formed a 5-inch group nearly dead center. A new snagproof rear sight that provides windage adjustment and a superior sight picture enhances this gun’s versatility. These frames were constructed with aluminum alloy, and each was given a finish to resemble stainless steel. This was their attempt to make a "hammerless" revolver. We found that consistent hits upon the target were a direct result of controlling recoil. The original nickel coating has been mostly worn off. Barrel length was 2 inches. $30.00. As the title says, for a CCW snubby, do you prefer the conventional external hammer or "hammerless," meaning a hammer shroud? Gadsden Flag February 28, 2019 At 13:18. The gun is highly collectible, with 35,000 manufactured from 1926 to 1943. $30.00. The checkered cylinder latch was contoured to assist loading and removal of spent cartridges. At the range we discovered that there were two ways to approach the long double-action trigger press on each of these guns. An anonymous New Jersey gun collector paid $220,000 for it. The ribbed shroud is about as light as it can be, and the locking mechanism with the frame gives additional rigidity, accuracy and reliability. Covering the hammer spur with the tip of your thumb while drawing a revolver from a pocket has been highly recommended since the latter 19th century. Overall height was also about 0.2 inch less. This is the lightest 38 spl Colt produced , making it a super carry piece for pocket (with shroud) or purse. Smith & Wesson calls the finish on this gun “bead blast,” but to our eyes it made the aluminum gun look like stainless steel. Firing the 125-grain Black Hills and the 110-grain Federal ammunition produced a dead heat in the size of our five-shot groups. The I’m With ROSCOE Hammer Shroud is made for Colt D-Frame revolvers including the Detective Special, Agent and Cobra. The ejector rod itself was noticeably shorter as well. I carry the 637 more than the 638, the reason is, that shroud is more trouble than it's worth for the minor convenience of "snag free" draw. It’s a lever attached to the hammer that cocks the gun then retreats out the way. It fits the early model Forehand & Wadsworth Top-Break revolvers. The Cobra was the first Colt Snubnose with an alloy frame. Location: Litchfield Park,AZ,USA. Colt Agent .38Spl excellent+ cond. Shrouding, or extending the frame to cover all but the tip of the hammer, was one of the earliest innovations for concealed carry. 2 bids. With the purpose of self-defense in mind, each gun was rated for use with higher-pressure ammunition, referred to in this case as .38 Special +P. I have a new Taurus model 85, 5 shot, external hammer, blued revolver in .38 I have been to Waller's site, and am very interested in picking up one of his hammer shrouds. Colt .38 Special snubnose revolvers (clockwise from top left): alloy-framed Cobra, Detective Special with factory installed hammer shroud and alloy-framed Agent. Contact Us. Does anyone know if this is true,,, Better yet does anyone know who markets them? Colt never made a concealed-hammer Detective Special, but did offer a flip-up hammer shroud accessory. This version had the new heavy, shrouded ejector rod barrel introduced in 1972 on the Detective Special and Cobra, but still used short grips. The distinguishing characteristic in this test turned out to be the shrouded hammer design. It is in good, usable condition. Stacking can be a negative trait, or it can actually speed up your shots, depending on workmanship or how the design is executed. It's optimized for concealed carry, with a light alloy frame and hammer shroud to ensure a snag-free draw from concealment. Nothing new here, but some guns help you more than others.