Hammer lighter or heavier?

PDJ · 07-09-2008, 03:03 PM

Sorry to keep on asking all this stuff...
Re: Hammer weight on a PGP
On the Tinker's guild (Doc Nickel's site) I found people suggesting efficiency improved with a heavy hammer and a light spring and NOT the other way as supported here and stockclassPB (lighten hammer and put a stronger spring in)

What's up

I can see the physics theory** behind this making them similar but what's the general feeling / experience been with you guys?

Any help appreciated (especially if it comes before I shave 15 g off the hammer

)

Cheers,
PDJ

**(F=m*a and v2=u2+2ad)

russc · 07-09-2008, 03:11 PM

I didn't notice any boost in efficiency when I shaved my PGP hammer. What happened is that I needed a heavier spring and the gun didn't shoot as hard deeper in the cartridge.

Nelsons definitely benefit from a lighter hammer.

Shiba-Kun · 07-09-2008, 06:03 PM

^ Yeah, regarding the Nel-Spot hammers... I've always had better efficiency with lighter then stock versions.

Remember back in the days (early to mid 80's) when people would "swiss cheese" their hammers?

The first commercial lightened hammer that I can recall (that made an impact in the market) was the LAPCO version with channels made into the hammer to lighten it. Maybe somebody else has some other recollection that I might have missed?

Hatchet · 07-09-2008, 09:34 PM

It was called a "Fluted" hammer. TASO comes to mind.

idkfa · 07-09-2008, 09:41 PM

http://www.airsoldier.com:8080/cgi-b...Code=OLDSCHOOL

I bought one recently, have yet to test it though. It is extremely light.

Shiba-Kun · 07-10-2008, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hatchet

It was called a "Fluted" hammer. TASO comes to mind.

Thanks!

I used to take a file to mine before LAPCO came out with theres.

Heebs · 07-10-2008, 03:14 PM

Now could I stick that in my Redux?

russc · 07-10-2008, 03:30 PM

Yes, you just have to pop out the pin and switch the sears. You would probably give up some anti-kink properties as well.

pump · 07-13-2008, 08:33 PM

i found out on my Sniper2 when i used the super heavy free flow tungsten hammer that the extra weight and super light main spring allowed a very short dwell time helping me get 6 more shots off of a 12 gram

07-09-2008, 03:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
PDJ Rec Poster Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chile, Sth America	Hammer lighter or heavier? Sorry to keep on asking all this stuff... Re: Hammer weight on a PGP On the Tinker's guild (Doc Nickel's site) I found people suggesting efficiency improved with a heavy hammer and a light spring and NOT the other way as supported here and stockclassPB (lighten hammer and put a stronger spring in) What's up I can see the physics theory behind this making them similar but what's the general feeling / experience been with you guys? Any help appreciated (especially if it comes before I shave 15 g off the hammer ) Cheers, PDJ (F=m*a and v2=u2+2ad)

07-09-2008, 03:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
russc Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC	I didn't notice any boost in efficiency when I shaved my PGP hammer. What happened is that I needed a heavier spring and the gun didn't shoot as hard deeper in the cartridge. Nelsons definitely benefit from a lighter hammer. __________________ YouTube Channel / Raincouver! / Gallery / Feedback / Blackleaf Outfitters I will be a complete and total douchebag towards any player who is trying to pull a DMW.

07-09-2008, 09:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
idkfa Stock Class Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St. John's, NL, Canada	http://www.airsoldier.com:8080/cgi-b...Code=OLDSCHOOL I bought one recently, have yet to test it though. It is extremely light. __________________ MCB Feedback The PhOG Feedback eBay Feedback

07-10-2008, 03:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
Heebs Go Cardinals! Join Date: Feb 2007	Now could I stick that in my Redux? __________________ Heebs Feedback WWJD? Sell to Heebs. WTB: Pulse Loaders (2) functional but condition doesn't matter so much.

07-10-2008, 03:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
russc Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC	Yes, you just have to pop out the pin and switch the sears. You would probably give up some anti-kink properties as well. __________________ YouTube Channel / Raincouver! / Gallery / Feedback / Blackleaf Outfitters I will be a complete and total douchebag towards any player who is trying to pull a DMW.

07-09-2008, 06:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Shiba-Kun MCB Member Join Date: Sep 2006	^ Yeah, regarding the Nel-Spot hammers... I've always had better efficiency with lighter then stock versions. Remember back in the days (early to mid 80's) when people would "swiss cheese" their hammers? The first commercial lightened hammer that I can recall (that made an impact in the market) was the LAPCO version with channels made into the hammer to lighten it. Maybe somebody else has some other recollection that I might have missed?

07-09-2008, 09:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hatchet Active Member Join Date: Dec 2006	It was called a "Fluted" hammer. TASO comes to mind.

07-13-2008, 08:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
pump Seasoned Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: under Kapiolani on ramp	i found out on my Sniper2 when i used the super heavy free flow tungsten hammer that the extra weight and super light main spring allowed a very short dwell time helping me get 6 more shots off of a 12 gram __________________ Hawaiipb.com Autotriggers For Sale

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