Hello Folks,
I have a Model 625-3 made during the Tomkins era. The hammer stud is greatly tapered, ground to a long cone point, probably to reduce assembly time. I doubt if the stud touches the bearing hole in the side plate at all. As such, I strongly suspect that the stud flexes during double action fire, inducing drag and inconsistency. I've owned the gun since new, and have often wondered if replacing the hammer stud would contribute to improving the action. However, I've never read a procedure for doing so, nor have I seen studs come up for sale from the usual sources. So I'm looking for ideas and experience.
One possibility I've considered is to pull the stud, drill the hole all the way through the frame, tap the hole, and make a threaded stud with an integral boss. The problem with this idea is that I don't have the skills or tools for the job, and I don't know anybody who has done it.
The obvious solution is to just buy a Model 25-2. I've tried that, and collectors out bid me. On the other hand, by the time I spend the money for what I'm suggesting here, maybe I could out bid the collectors.
What are your thoughts?
Thanks, Tom