replacement hammer for 2017 Colt Cobra

[rational_behavior]

I've been searching online for a new hammer for my 2017 Colt Cobra. Where can I find this? Also, any online tutorials for installing it. (Presumably, the new crop of revolvers from Colt are all similar).

[L-2]

I'd contact Colt:

https://colt.com/contact

I wouldn't know if any used hammers will work or not:

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/173940

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/1571740

[dfletcher]

I'd contact Colt:

https://colt.com/contact

I wouldn't know if any used hammers will work or not:

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/173940

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/1571740

The listing from Numrich is a bit confusing. Says "new model" but also list Viper, Police Positive, Agent, etc. Which Colt doesn't make now. And the current Cobra uses a transfer bar, while the complete hammer assembly shows a hammer mounted firing pin.

Likely the gun will have to go back to Colt. Am guessing Colt won't send out a replacement.

[ar15barrels]

The listing from Numrich is a bit confusing. Says "new model" but also list Viper, Police Positive, Agent, etc. Which Colt doesn't make now.
And the current Cobra uses a transfer bar, while the complete hammer assembly shows a hammer mounted firing pin.

When you are talking Colt Cobra at Numrich, "Old model" is 1950 to 1971 and also known as 1st model.
"New model" is 1972 to 1981 and is also called 2nd model.
The 2016 re-issue is known as 3rd model.

[rational_behavior]

2016

should I be searching for "2016 Cobra" or "2017 Cobra" ?

Likely the gun will have to go back to Colt. Am guessing Colt won't send out a replacement.

Noted, I was afraid of that. To be perfectly honest, based on my experience with the piece thus far, I'm leaning towards "not even worth it". I've already sent it back once, but its not under warranty anymore. Like a hot chick with a bad personality.

[ar15barrels]

should I be searching for "2016 Cobra" or "2017 Cobra" ?

Any of the 2016 and newer cobras are the same.
The specific year does not matter.
What you are looking for is a 3rd gen or 3rd model part.
With the gun being so new, there are not likely to be any parts available in the aftermarket because there will not be any guns parted out yet.
Colt is going to be your only option for parts on such a new gun.

[DaveInOroValley]

Maybe inquire here? There are many knowledgeable people on this forum:

https://www.coltforum.com/

[ar15barrels]

I've been searching online for a new hammer for my 2017 Colt Cobra. Where can I find this? Also, any online tutorials for installing it. (Presumably, the new crop of revolvers from Colt are all similar).

How did you come to the conclusion that you actually need a new hammer?
Did you have the gun apart and lose the hammer in a random black hole on your workbench?
Did you drop the gun and break the hammer spur off?
Were you grinding/filing/stoning and over-cut something on the hammer?

What is the actual problem that you are trying to correct by replacing the hammer?

[rational_behavior]

Did you drop the gun and break the hammer spur off?

This is what happened, from a whopping height of 16 inches. To Colt's credit, there was no ND, so their transfer bar technology works.

['ol shooter]

Perfect time to make lemonade from lemons and bob the hammer.

[hambam105]

DYI Youtbube Colt jobs always require a hammer, a big hammer, from Harbor Freight.

[BigPimping]

I think it would be beneficial to send it back to the manufacturer. That way you know it gets done properly.

[ar15barrels]

This is what happened, from a whopping height of 16 inches. To Colt's credit, there was no ND, so their transfer bar technology works.

That's a very valid reason to replace the hammer then.
Send the gun back to Colt.
You are unlikely to find another option at this point.
If you wait 10-20 years, maybe the parts sellers will eventually find you one from a complete gun they are stripping down.

[PogoJack]

Is a metal part breaking off like that from a short drop evidence of MIM parts?

[ar15barrels]

Is a metal part breaking off like that from a short drop evidence of MIM parts?

Either MIM or simple heat-treatment was not right leaving the part too hard or it's a casting with a void.
Need to see the cross-section of the break to have a better idea how the part was made.