Do Centennial models generally have a better trigger pull than the hammered models?

chp · #1 03-14-2012, 05:46 PM

I’ve read some members speculate that the Centennial models generally have a better double-action trigger pull than their counterpart hammered models (e.g. a 642 vs a 637).

It seems a common opinion that the new 43c has a better double-action trigger pull than the 317.

So do the Centennial models generally have a better double-action trigger pull then hammered models? Thoughts/opinions?

Thanks.

JoeHatley · #2 03-14-2012, 06:07 PM

In my experience, no they don't. If there is any difference it is very small.

Ashlander · #3 03-14-2012, 06:35 PM

I have never heard that. I have both a Model 60 and a 640 made within months of each other -- so they should make for a good comparison. All I can say is the actions sound different but feel the same when I close my eyes. With my eyes open, the 640 looks smoother, I think, because there is no hammer moving in my field of vision as I pull the trigger.

snubbiefan · #4 03-14-2012, 08:21 PM

Well....I can compare several SA/DA J-Frame revolvers with a model 640 and I DO detect a difference. Not so much lighter pull as more travel on the trigger. I remember when I first acquired the 640, I posted concerning the trigger-pull and never got any answer. The first time I shot it....I thought I never would get the trigger completely pulled. I have learned to stage it very well. In rapid-fire....don't notice it so much, but with aimed shots my 640 does definitely have a longer stroke. Nothing ridiculous...just noticeable. I had it apart to check it out and clean it when I first brought it home and nothing seems amiss.

lebomm · #5 03-14-2012, 08:48 PM

My 640 seems smoother to me than my hammer guns that have had no internal work done. Only my transitional HD is smoother. Maybe it's just me.

murphydog · #6 03-14-2012, 08:53 PM

Don't think I can tell any difference. If a concealed hammer gun has been cycled more than a regular one I bet the trigger would feel smoother, or vice versa. Also, I don't know if this is peculiar to K frames, but I handled an unmodified 65 LS that had a great DA pull, much nicer than a standard K frame - perhaps the J frame Ladysmith owners can comment.

Broker50 · #7 03-14-2012, 09:08 PM

IMHO, yes, on average Centennial's do have a slightly better DA trigger pull. I believe it's because they don't have a hammer-block (unnecessary on an internal hammer gun), & the additional friction associated with it. And Murphydog, I'm fairly sure Ladysmith's are sprung a little lighter.