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01-23-2010, 11:47 AM
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Wolff Rebound Spring in J Frame
I bought a Wolff spring kit for my Model 60 no dash. I've noticed that the rebound springs are a little longer than the factory one and have more coils. I couldn't get any of the Wolff springs installed - seemed too long and required a lot of effort (maybe I need to work out more). Do the Wolff springs have to be trimmed to fit?
Thanks for any advice,
Pete
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01-23-2010, 01:18 PM
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I have tuned many an S&W revolver. I still don't enjoy replacing the rebound spring (and I have the tool). However, the rebound spring replacement is a necessary item in getting a really good action job. I just "man up" and get it done.
Be SURE and wear safety glasses and BE CAREFUL. Those springs can come back with sufficient force to take an eye out! I commonly use the dedicated tool to remove the spring. However, I have better luck (it's easier) when replacing the spring to use a small phillips screwdriver to compress the spring and get it in place. I don't necessarily recommend this, but it works for me...
Dale53
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01-23-2010, 01:23 PM
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If You can find a small sized 1 piece square-drive screwdriver (from a flea market, or dollar store), check for the proper spring fit over the tip. It's advisable to slightly round the square edges with a mill file, and sometimes contour the tip to fit the spring exactly.
That simple tool will replace Your elongated trigger rebound spring, as if it was designed for that duty. I paid $.50 for mine, and it works like a charm.
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01-25-2010, 03:36 PM
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Thanks for the help. Finally got it in - a combination of the torx head screw driver that fit inside the spring to get it started, then a homemade rebound spring tool like the one on Brownells to finally seat the rebound spring and slide, plus a running start from across the room. Glad it isn't this hard on my K and N frames.
Thanks again,
Pete
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