Alteration to 327 hammer

[hog slayer]

The vast majority of the time my CCW is the 8 shot N-frame 327PC from Smith and Wesson. One of the first things I did upon receipt of the gun was to remove the hammer spur with a dremel tool because Apex hammers were sold out at that time and I am anything but patient. It isn't butch but it ain't spit shined either. I seldom use the SA function still present on the otherwise stock hammer. My question pertains to the Apex hammer. https://store.apextactical.com/WebDirect/Products/Details/191687 Is there any real value in the purchase of this in light of my own modification? For those that may question removal of the hammer spur at all, it was very sharp, uncomfortable, and unlikely to be used in a SD setting.

 

[Squirt239]

Does yours work? Do you like it?

To me, it sounds like you are unhappy with the finish, but happy with the function.

So, the real question is whether or not you can live with less than perfect finish.

 

[hog slayer]

Oh no. I'm perfectly happy with all aspects of the thing as it is currently. But, there may be some underlying benefit that I do not yet see.

 

[pharmboy]

The only added benefit to the Apex hammer would be the lack of a single-action notch, making your revolver truly DAO.

 

[obijohn]

Just polish the turd so it's pretty and leave it alone.

 

[Squirt239]

Oh no. I'm perfectly happy with all aspects of the thing as it is currently. But, there may be some underlying benefit that I do not yet see.

I'd leave it alone, buddy. No reason to change it out and have a potential for problems.

Side note, what division are you in at Lejeune?

 

[hog slayer]

I know, I know. But, they're on sale! Alright, I'll leave it alone.

1st CivDiv.

 

[Bosshoss]

The Apex and other aftermarket hammers are lighter than stock giving more reliable ignition. I do custom hammers(modified stock hammers) for competition and carry revolvers. My competition hammers are lighter than the Apex hammers. The Apex and TK hammers are excellent quality but will not do anything better than a equivalent weight stock hammer.
They are designed for people that don't have the skills or tools to modify there own.
They are also not a drop in part with most needing at least some fitting.
This pertains to centerfire only, rimfire is a whole different animal and the Apex Massdriver hammer is the hot setup for a rimfire competition gun.