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Gunsmith for revolver Trigger job
Posted on 1/13/25 at 9:37 pm
Posted on 1/13/25 at 9:37 pm
I have a S&W 686 Plus .357, bought it new last year. Trigger is very smooth but heavier than I’d like. Anyone recommend a gunsmith in the Houston area? Anyone have experience with lightening revolver triggers? I don’t want to do it myself. I know a double action revolver will never be featherweight but I’d like a few pounds lighter.
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Posted on 1/14/25 at 12:03 am to biglego
Not in Houston, but I had Accurate Plating and Weaponry in Newville, AL (basically Dothan, AL) repair the timing/hand of a 1978 Colt Python. Typical problem that he was well aware of for vintage Pythons. Excellent "old school" gunsmith. You wouldn't think much of his shop since it's out in the middle of no where, but he does excellent custom work.
He'll put Python barrels in Smith frames. He calls them Smolts.
https://www.apwcogan.com/
If he can do this, he can work a trigger.
If you decide to call him, look him up online to see what people have said about him.
He'll put Python barrels in Smith frames. He calls them Smolts.
https://www.apwcogan.com/
If he can do this, he can work a trigger.
If you decide to call him, look him up online to see what people have said about him.
This post was edited on 1/14/25 at 12:05 am
Posted on 1/14/25 at 5:26 am to biglego
Posted on 1/14/25 at 9:10 am to biglego
Clark’s Custom Guns in Princeton La. If you are going to have revolver trigger work done have it done in the fastest revolver shooter in the worlds literal yard.
Posted on 1/14/25 at 10:32 am to IHitthaLONGBALL
Or just order their reduced spring kit. It's 2 springs that are fairly easy to install.
This post was edited on 1/14/25 at 10:38 am
Posted on 1/14/25 at 10:34 am to IHitthaLONGBALL
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This post was edited on 1/14/25 at 10:35 am
Posted on 1/14/25 at 11:09 am to Buck_Rogers
Clark's if you want a real trigger job with 100% reliability and glass smooth.
Reduced power spring kit if you just want a lighter pull. But... lighter pull doesn't mean smoother and you also run the risk of it not firing hard primers. If it's a range toy, that's fine. But if its a defensive weapon or for hunting, I would get a real trigger job.
Reduced power spring kit if you just want a lighter pull. But... lighter pull doesn't mean smoother and you also run the risk of it not firing hard primers. If it's a range toy, that's fine. But if its a defensive weapon or for hunting, I would get a real trigger job.
Posted on 1/14/25 at 12:15 pm to jbgleason
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But... lighter pull doesn't mean smoother and you also run the risk of it not firing hard primers. If it's a range toy, that's fine. But if its a defensive weapon or for hunting, I would get a real trigger job.
My TK customs spring kit came with a new slightly extended firing pin to solve light strikes. It’s been 100% reliable.
Posted on 1/14/25 at 2:29 pm to lsufan1971
I think I’ll go this route.
Thanks for all the help.
Thanks for all the help.
Posted on 1/14/25 at 7:03 pm to biglego
If you change your mind and decide on Clark's and you like Ruger 10/22's, ship it there instead of delivering it yourself. If you go to Clarke's you'll certainly notice the many 10/22's. Last time I was there a few years go, they had 12-15 10/22's. They were all very nice, but they were all >$1200.
Posted on 1/14/25 at 7:21 pm to TigerOnThe Hill
Yeah after looking at Clark’s website I’m interested in sending the gun there. Thankfully for my wallet I am too far away to drive.
Depending on price, I might send my Ruger LCR too, but not sure if Clark’s does trigger jobs for those.
Depending on price, I might send my Ruger LCR too, but not sure if Clark’s does trigger jobs for those.
This post was edited on 1/14/25 at 7:24 pm
Posted on 1/15/25 at 12:52 am to jbgleason
OP stated he was happy with the smoothness and just wanted a lighter trigger pull. And yes, a lighter spring will have lighter primer strikes. Most pistol primers are pretty soft nowadays because of the popularity of striker fired pistols, which are inherently weak on primer strikes.
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