C&S 1911 Hammer – Tactical Ledge – Safety Enhanced

C&S 1911 Hammer – Tactical Ledge – Carbon Steel, Safety-Enhanced Design

A Smarter Tactical 1911 Hammer for Modern 1911 Builds

Cylinder & Slide introduces the 1911 Hammer – Tactical Ledge, a newly developed upgrade designed to significantly improve safety while maintaining reliable trigger performance. From the start, this hammer focuses on controlled engagement, consistent geometry, and dependable operation. As a result, it delivers confidence for duty, defensive, and hard-use 1911 pistols.

Heat-Treated Carbon Steel Construction

Strength, Durability, and Verified Hardness

C&S machines each Tactical Ledge Hammer from premium carbon steel and then heat treats it to Rc 50–55. Consequently, the hammer resists wear, deformation, and long-term fatigue. Additionally, every part is individually checked for proper hardness. Therefore, shooters and builders receive consistent quality and predictable performance in every installation.

Enhanced Safety Over Traditional Half-Cock Hammers

Why Conventional Trap Notches Can Fail

Traditional 1911 hammers rely on a half-cock notch that uses a small sear trap ledge. Unfortunately, that trap notch can break under certain conditions. For example, failure may occur if the hammer follows during firing or if it slips while being thumb-cocked before reaching full cock. When this happens, pulling the trigger can allow the hammer to fall with enough force to fire the pistol. As a result, the traditional design presents a potential safety risk.

Larger Ledge Surface for Reliable Sear Capture

In contrast, the C&S Tactical Ledge Hammer replaces the fragile trap notch with a much larger, stronger ledge surface. Because of this design, the sear has far more area to engage. Therefore, if the hammer follows during firing or is accidentally released early during thumb cocking, the sear captures the hammer securely. Ultimately, this provides a greatly increased safety margin in real-world use.

Controlled Hammer Travel for Maximum Protection

Minimal Energy Prevents Unintended Discharge

Because the ledge sits much closer to the hammer face, the hammer travels only a very short distance when resting on the ledge. As a result, even if the trigger is pulled, the hammer contacts the firing pin with extremely low energy. Consequently, the pistol cannot fire, even though the hammer touches the firing pin. This controlled movement is a key advantage of the Tactical Ledge design.

Ideal for Tactical, Duty, and Defensive Pistols

Built for Serious Shooters and Gunsmiths

Thanks to its refined geometry and robust carbon steel construction, the C&S Tactical Ledge Hammer is an excellent choice for:

• Tactical and duty 1911 pistols

• Defensive carry builds

• Professional gunsmith trigger work

• Shooters seeking increased mechanical safety

Moreover, it delivers these benefits without sacrificing trigger feel or reliability.

Why Choose the C&S Tactical Ledge Hammer?

Because it combines hardened carbon steel, intelligent safety geometry, and proven C&S craftsmanship, this hammer offers:

• Increased safety during hammer follow

• Reduced risk compared to traditional half-cock designs

• Long service life under hard use

• Greater confidence for defensive and tactical shooting

Ultimately, if you want a safer, stronger hammer design for your 1911, the C&S 1911 Tactical Ledge Hammer provides dependable performance and peace of mind.