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Old 07-05-2018, 09:58 AM
Walter Rego Walter Rego is offline
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Default Trigger Pull Weight: How Light Is Too Light ?

I recently bought a Lyman digital trigger pull gauge. Checking my guns, I found some pull weights that seem awfully low. Here are the lowest measurements I recorded, they are an average of five pulls.

- Centerfire revolver: 1 lb, 4 oz. (Ruger New Model Blackhawk Bisley with Wolff reduced
power mainspring)
- Rimfire revolver: 1 lb, 5 oz (another Ruger, an Old Model Single Six with factory springs).

- Centerfire autoloader: 2 lbs, 4 oz. (Smith & Wesson Model 52-2)
- Rimfire autoloader: 1 lb, 6 oz. (Smith & Wesson Model 41)

No ignition problems occur. None are carry or self defense guns and are not used in formal competition where minimum weights may be required. The Ruger Bisley was bought new and the trigger and hammer engagement surfaces have not been touched, the Ruger Single Six was bought used and is unknown if any gunsmithing had been performed.

Do I have anything to worry about regarding safety, other than keeping my finger out of the trigger guards until ready to shoot and not carrying the revolvers cocked (duh) or the Model 41 holstered with a round in the chamber ?

Thanks

Last edited by Walter Rego; 07-05-2018 at 09:59 AM.
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