Author Topic: Hammer replacment (Read 324 times)

Tad Houston · « **on:** August 23, 2004, 06:57:54 AM »

Can anyone describe how to replace the hammer on a contender? I got a new one from the factory with an exploded veiw of the frame. Ed said he could do it in under a minute if i was in OKC. Somthing about holding the spring in place with a small punch. Thanks- Tad

Hopalong7 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 23, 2004, 07:55:05 AM »

Tad, You need to make what we call a slave pin. I made mine out of a section of nail that is just slightly smaller in diameter than the hammer pin. Cut it the same length as the hammer itself and smooth up the ends a bit. A Dremell tool comes in real handy here. As you dissasemble the action, take a close look at the way the hammer spring is situated before removeing hammer and spring. Put new spring in place on the hammer inserting slave pin to hold it in place. Insert assembly in place and replace hammer pin pushing out the slave pin. Sounds easy doesn't it.I will NOT admit how long it took me to learn this. Good luck. Walt :grin:

Tad Houston · « **Reply #2 on:** August 23, 2004, 08:37:49 AM »

Wow Walt, thanks for the great description! I replaced my hammer in less than 15 minutes, and that includes making the slave pin. Thompson center not only sent me the hammer for free, they sent two hammers, two springs, a new pin and a owners manual with the blowup veiw of all the parts! Hats off to customer serve at Thompson Center! Thanks again- Tad

bgjohn · « **Reply #3 on:** August 23, 2004, 09:08:41 AM »

Quote from: Hopalong7

Tad, You need to make what we call a slave pin. I made mine out of a section of nail that is just slightly smaller in diameter than the hammer pin. Cut it the same length as the hammer itself and smooth up the ends a bit. A Dremell tool comes in real handy here. As you dissasemble the action, take a close look at the way the hammer spring is situated before removeing hammer and spring. Put new spring in place on the hammer inserting slave pin to hold it in place. Insert assembly in place and replace hammer pin pushing out the slave pin. Sounds easy doesn't it.I will NOT admit how long it took me to learn this. Good luck. Walt :grin:

Good description. It's probably impossible to do it otherwise.
JM

Hopalong7 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 23, 2004, 10:19:54 AM »

No, I can attest to the fact that its not impossible, but it sure is a LOT easier. I'm also quite sure that with my hands today...yep...IMPOSSIBLE.
GOOD SHOOTIN', Walt
Tad, You most welcome sir. :grin:

Pookee · « **Reply #5 on:** August 24, 2004, 06:55:19 PM »

I was curiouswhat happened to your original hammer.

Tad Houston · « **Reply #6 on:** August 24, 2004, 07:46:35 PM »

Pookee, check my post below under misfires, The striker on the select switch was pushed in too far on the center fire position causing the firing pin not to travel all the way in. I really think this is going to fix my problem- i primed a few cases and they all went off just fine. Cant wait to get out again! Tad