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Originally Posted by snowman
I bought a new 686+-6 back around 2004 or so ... I promptly installed a Wolff reduced-power kit and a Cylinder & Slide extended firing pin for insurance. I have not had a single light primer strike/FTF with that gun.[NOTE: the C&S firing pin doesn't help with positive ignition because it's longer, but because it has a cone-shaped tip. This provides for a deeper dent with a lighter hammer blow. The stock pin has a hemispherical tip, which requires a heavier hammer blow.] And yes, it is a home defense gun.
If I had it to do over, I would probably have chosen another company's spring kit. The Wolff hammer spring has a rib in it in which the strain screw doesn't fit very well. It will also relax over time and need to be replaced.
Hope this is somewhat helpful.
Andy
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Andy, this is excellent advice - especially the part about the extended firing pin. I will most certainly have to try this out in addition to the spring kit.
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Originally Posted by Nightowl
To me, since I shoot mostly double action, this is worse than the stronger factory trigger pull. I found out a long time ago when shooting PPC, that a smooth trigger pull is better than a light pull that has a hitch in it.
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I too try and shoot DA since this is how I imagine I would find myself firing in a real life SD situation.
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Originally Posted by dan-g
I dont know about jerrys video but AIG's video is pretty good. Also, on both my PC guns they came from the factory with upgraded Wolf springs.
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Was this the power-rib mainspring?
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Originally Posted by dan-g
FYI: If you arent mechanically inclined and haven't ever sharpened a knife by hand or filed anything, doing gunsmithing work on your revolvers might not be for you.
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I actually have been having a blast learning to disassemble and reassembly the internals. I have already cleaned and oiled everything internal on both my 686-6 and 29-2 and I am yearning for more to tinker with.
You all have offered exceptional advice and personal experience. I think I will get the Wilson kit to avoid the power-rib issues you have outlined, and go with the extended firing pin to minimize any issues I may have with FTF. I also have Jerry Miculek's video on order from MidwayUSA. Thanks gents!