Hammer won't completely drop

[onausable]

As a new Contender owner with barrel fever I've been in the acquisition mode. Some barrels have split lugs while others are solid. I recently purchased a used 44 mag barrel with split lug from a reputable dealer. When you pull the trigger the hammer will not completely drop to engage the firing pin. I checked the four barrels I have and this is the only one exhibiting this problem. Is there anything I can do to correct this problem or should I contact TC or the dealer? 

[jhalcott]

  If you are handy with tools you can fix it your self. If you have another frame you can try it on that and see if it helps. I have Carpal tunnel problems so I sent my bareel and frame back to TC for them to swap out the lugs. that was several years ago , so it would be best to call them for instructions.

[skarke]

This is part of the safety design of the contender, and is very commonly associated with incomplete lockup.

Investigate this first.

[onausable]

You were correct. A call to Ed's TC's, a dremel tool and the problem has been corrected. Many thanks.