J Frame Triggers

[TDYRanger]

So I just got a new j frame, and I'm looking to smooth out the trigger. Any tips or recommendations?

[ray1970]

Are you trying to "smooth" it out or lighten it?

[Great-Kazoo]

Look at the different spring kits brownells offers. Smoothing it out, some fine polishing compound on the H/T/S contact points. Then lots of dry firing.

[TDYRanger]

a little bit from column A and a little from column B. Mostly column A though

[BPTactical]

If you don't know what you are doing........don't do it!
Trigger work on a revolver is not a simple task. Everybody thinks that a revolver is simple in its operation cuz you pull the trigger and it goes bang.
The relationship of components within that frame are critical and one small change here can affect the operation 3 steps down the aisle.
Throw the timing off and you create at the least a nightmare and at the worst, a dangerous firearm.

From a user standpoint you don't want to do anything other than change the rebound spring. It will have a larger effect on the trigger than anything else.
If you want to get it really smooth and crisp come see me.
But before you do anything- what is the correct way to remove the sideplate?

PS- there is a valid reason for asking that question.

[Irving]

If you don't know what you are doing........don't do it!
Trigger work on a revolver is not a simple task. Everybody thinks that a revolver is simple in its operation cuz you pull the trigger and it goes bang.
The relationship of components within that frame are critical and one small change here can affect the operation 3 steps down the aisle.
Throw the timing off and you create at the least a nightmare and at the worst, a dangerous firearm.

From a user standpoint you don't want to do anything other than change the rebound spring. It will have a larger effect on the trigger than anything else.
If you want to get it really smooth and crisp come see me.
But before you do anything- what is the correct way to remove the sideplate?

Isn't it true that revolvers have more moving parts than Glocks?

[ray1970]

But before you do anything- what is the correct way to remove the sideplate?

PS- there is a valid reason for asking that question.

A big freakin hammer. Duh.

[ray1970]

Isn't it true that revolvers have more moving parts than Glocks?

I never understood how revolvers got their reputation for reliability with such small, intricate parts and critical timing. There's a lot going on with every pull of the trigger.

[BPTactical]

Isn't it true that revolvers have more moving parts than Glocks?

Do you have a reminder to breath on your phone Stu?

[BPTactical]

I never understood how revolvers got their reputation for reliability with such small, intricate parts and critical timing. There's a lot going on with every pull of the trigger.

I recall hearing and reading that on a Colt revolver such as a Python, when you pull the trigger in D/A, there are 300 mechanical operations occurring.

[davsel]

I never understood how revolvers got their reputation for reliability with such small, intricate parts and critical timing. There's a lot going on with every pull of the trigger.
If it does not go bang, 99.9999% of the time you only need to pull the trigger again.
Doesn't care if you limp-wrist it.
Doesn't care how weak the ammo is you put in it.
Doesn't care what bullet profile you put in.
Before Glocks, the lack of a safety was considered a plus.

[sportbikeco]

If you don't know what you are doing........don't do it!

But before you do anything- what is the correct way to remove the sideplate?

PS- there is a valid reason for asking that question.


That's easy just pry that sucker off with the appropriate flat head screw driver.

(don't really do this TS, look it up)

A wolff spring swap should help it out but you need to test it to make sure you don't get light strikes or weak trigger rebound.

[TDYRanger]

I figured out from only one youtube video that a home trigger job on a revolver is the worlds most FUBAR idea. Thus the thread. Anybody on the site good with revolver triggers?

[ray1970]

Anybody on the site good with revolver triggers?


Bert is.



Seriously though, if you are looking for a do-it-yourself fix I'd suggest just swapping out the rebound spring. It will make a noticeable difference in the feel of the trigger and won't throw off the timing or have a negative impact on ignition reliability. It will slow down the trigger reset. And if you go too low on the poundage you could possibly fail to reset the trigger.

[Irving]

Do you have a reminder to breath on your phone Stu?

Harboring ill feelings are we? I was trying to supplement your point about revolvers being complex. Hope you get the business anyway I guess.

[BPTactical]

Harboring ill feelings are we? I was trying to supplement your point about revolvers being complex. Hope you get the business anyway I guess.

I can never tell if your serious or not[Coffee]

[Irving]

I can never tell if your serious or not[Coffee]

I guess I can't tell with you either. Here is a beer smiley in case anything needs smoothing over. [Beer]

[earplug]

I have had better results with cutting down factory mainsprings and rebound springs, then messing with aftermarket kits. Kits are pretty generic, that are made to work with worse case situations on rough factory parts. Do some research on S&W revolver tuning and you can do a nice job with some simple India stones and some spring balancing. If you stick to Federal primers you can go lighter. Order two or more of each spring and try and keep the revo inside a clear plastic bag while your working on it. That will keep the springs from flying around the room.
The new MIM stuff is pretty nice to work with compared to the old stuff.