J frame improvement
Model 317 with stock springs measured 15 lbs before. Measured 8.5 lbs after new springs were installed. I started with the lowest power trigger return spring and was completely satisfied with the results.
Would you recommend this?
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
As Advertised
Spring kit is just what the finger ordered! It brough the J-frame DAO from something well over what my scale could measure to a consistent 10.5lbs. It does not hesitate to ignite the Win or CCI primers I tested. It is easy to install too. While installing it, take the time to clean and lubricate the parts behind the side plate. Just follow the instructions and enjoy. The price is right too. I would recommend to a friend.
It's a trigger thing
I wouldn't expect a huge difference. I polished the trigger and knocked off some burrs and got rid of some metal shavings. Little oil and a little grease. Smoothed out a couple spots. Mostly just a little flits here and there. An india stone I got on here for burs works well. Can smooth a little bit with it. The springs alone work great and I used the lightest return. A little lighter and no light strikes. Seem like good quality. Time will tell. Feel good though and no reason to believe there not. Over all I would do the same thing to all my smiths. Basically be your own performance center. The better the trigger the better the accuracy for me and these springs combined with everything else I did made the trigger that much better with out taking away it's integrity.
Installed in S&W M638
Im in my mid 70s with arthritic hands and fingers. The double action pull on my M638 (aluminum frame) would begin to get painful after two cylinders firing. I measured the pull at about 12 lbs. before I Installed the replacement hammer spring and the 14# trigger return spring from this kit. It is very helpful to have completely disassembled S&W handguns before you do this one. One thing to know before starting the work is that the common trigger return spring removal tool for the S&W double action revolver does not fit around many of the newer, larger diameter return spring studs which is what I discovered on this gun. So youll have to do some fitting on the working end of that tool before proceeding. However, I used a 6 long bit of 0.25 diameter brass rod, shaped on one end like a slotted screwdriver to coax the spring out of position without scratching things up. After completing the work, the double action pull is now 11 lbs. but feels considerably less for some reason. Ive test fired the gun and after about 200 hundred rounds, all fired double action, the gun never miss fired or showed any evidence of light primer strikes. Should have done this a long time ago. You might try the 13# trigger return spring for an even lighter double action pull.
In S&W 632 327 Magnum
In an attempt to lighten the trigger pull on my S&W 632 my gunsmith cut coils from the factory springs. As a result I was getting light strikes making the revolver unreliable. I ordered this spring set and my gunsmith installed them using the 13 lb. trigger spring and now my 632 has a great trigger and is 100% reliable. These are Wolff spring and I highly recommend them.
Great results!!
It took only a few minutes to install these springs. They fit perfectly and made a huge difference! I did not need the special tool others recommend, they installed fairly easily with only a small screwdriver and paperclip!
Nice
I added the 14 lb rebound spring included in this kit to my S&W 637 to lighten up the trigger. It installed easily, and when combined with some light stoning, dropped/smoothed my trigger pull enough to make the gun much easier to shoot well with. The 14 lb rebound slide spring did not cause any problems with the proper resetting of the clockwork. Strangely, the lighter 13 lb spring is actually longer and much more difficult to install than the 14 and 15 lb springs. Since this is a defensive weapon, I did not use the included reduced-weight 8 lb hammer spring, so I cannot vouch for those results. For competition trigger jobs, the reduced-weight hammer spring should work just fine. FYI, these are actually Wolff springs branded for Brownells. Wolff is a reputable maker, and I expect them to last as long as any stock spring.
Great addition
after pulling my stock parts polishing surfaces that needed it and throwing this spring kit in, trigger greatly improved. All hammerless pistols like the S&W 642 have some tuff triggers but this helps it out polishing out the engagement angle helps alot to but have to be extremely carefull and if your not sure take it so a qualified pistol smith.
I use and reccomend these springs!
After polishing two S&W 36's, I handed them back to the customers. They liked the results, but after I installed the lighter hammer and rebound springs they were impressed, and promised me more work. This is not the first time I've used these kits, sure won't be the last. They work, and they're dependable.
works ok
Wanted to use the 13 lb rebound spring but it was way too long to even try to install by any means or tools. i dont understand what that is about at all..there needs to be some explaination about it. however i used the 14 pounder and the 8 lb. hammer spring and the 642 i put these in is far better now.
