Modern Dimensions for an Old Hammer-Gun

Mike of the Mountain · 09-10-2025, 02:11 PM

So I have been shooting my top-lever hammer gun lately and the fit was inconsistent. Too much drop, had to fiddly-fart with the mount, tried stick on combs and they didn’t do the trick. I sent the gun to Graco and they put an adjustable comb on the gun. Problem solved! Now the gun shoots where I’m looking and I don’t have to mess with my mount. It’s also a heck of a lot cheaper and quicker than a restock. Only thing I did was make two walnut spacers to fit between the comb and stock instead of the bright white vinyl washers.

We had 5 Parkers on the course today. Three 12’s, a 20 and a 16. Life is good, especially when you break birds!!

B. Dudley · 09-10-2025, 02:13 PM

Hey, what else can you do to make up that much drop.

Mike of the Mountain · 09-10-2025, 02:20 PM

I needed 11/16”. Love the gun, but it needed work to make it as shootable as I wanted it.

Stan Hoover · 09-11-2025, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Koneski

I needed 11/16”. Love the gun, but it needed work to make it as shootable as I wanted it.

What is that saying I hear being said round here all the time?

(LEARN TO SHOOT THE GUN)

Shame on you, I lost another role MODEL

Mike of the Mountain · 09-11-2025, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stan Hoover

What is that saying I hear being said round here all the time?

(LEARN TO SHOOT THE GUN)

Shame on you, I lost another role MODEL

You didn’t hear that from me! If dimensions are wrong you will not be able to consistently shoot the gun well. When it comes to chokes, then learn to shoot the gun before you change said chokes. Am I back in your good graces now brother Stan? 🤣😂

Cold Spring · 09-10-2025, 02:54 PM

I shot along with Mike and two other friends today. He was pounding the clays with his “new” TL hammer Parker. As compared with a month or so ago before he had the adjustable comb work done. Just sayin’

Bill Murphy · 09-10-2025, 03:50 PM

Heck of a stock for an old zero grade! Nice.

Mike of the Mountain · 09-10-2025, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

Heck of a stock for an old zero grade! Nice.

I cleaned it up then used Pro-Custom oil with alkanet root to blend in the color and used TimberLux to finish it off.

Andy · 09-10-2025, 04:03 PM

That is what I call an attractive piece right there Mike! Sure beats shortening your neck. Congrats!

Andy · 09-10-2025, 04:50 PM

Here I made it even more better for you