[Midvalleyshooter]

I recently aquired a HP with a hammer that had been modified. I ran the SN through FNHIPOWER.COM and it appears my HP was made in 1987. The hammer appears to have been a large round style as seen on some Ingles pistols. The lower part of the hammer was trimmed to form a short spur type hammer. I ordered a C&S hammer through Brownells expecting to swap it out easily. But here is the problem. The old hammer appears to have a larger pin hole where the strut attaches. Also the hole is in a different spot on the hammer. I don't want to retain the old hammer as I don't like its looks and the sear notch is huge which creates a long creepy trigger pull. Any suggestions on how to solve this would be appreciated.

Keith

 

[Stephen A. Camp]

Hello. Could it be that an Ingles hammer and strut have been used rather than the FN?

If so, I think replacing the strut and getting an FN strut pin might solve the problem.

I've changed out hammers/struts, etc in various HPs since the '70s and have never run into this.

Best.