Originally Posted by Erno86

Ruger said you could dry-fire the Old Army --- but don't --- because I had the thumb piece {1/2" long} of the hammer, break-off and come flying very fast towards my face, on two of my Old Armys while dry firing. I noticed the steel of the hammer looked soft and crappy looking. I had Ruger repair them...shortly after --- Ruger closed down production of the Old Army.