J frame spring replacement

[390beretta]

One of my two main carry guns is a j frame 2 in. I've ordered some reduced resistance springs from Wolf in order to lighten the double action. Can anyone tell me how difficult it is to install them or offer any tips to make the job easier? Thanks

[OKFC05]

All you need to change J frame mainsprings is a screwdriver to remove the grips and a paperclip to retain the spring on the strut. Cock the hammer, put in the paperclip, let the hammer down, remove the assembly.

Putting a reduced mainspring in a carry gun with no other work (polish and debur) may not be the best idea if you start to get misfires.

[acl864]

Originally Posted by OKFC05

Putting a reduced mainspring in a carry gun with no other work (polish and debur) may not be the best idea if you start to get misfires.

+1. Most folks recommend leaving factory springs in SD revolvers.

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

It may not be the best idea even if you don't get misfires. Some people (like me) function better with a full-strength trigger return. It's OK to try the lighter spring, but it definitely calls for practical testing, including a little bit of very rapid DA fire.

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

BTW, the rebound slide spring may be more important to the above, and may be included in your spring set. It helps to have a tool to remove the rebound slide, although a modified screwdriver can work just as well, particularly on a J. Always wear safety glasses when removing or installing the rebound slide, and maybe do the whole thing in a plastic bag, although a rebound slide spring isn't all that hard to find. The Kuhnhausen book might help, also. If you do replace the spring, you might as well polish the rebound slide as long as it's out. I strongly recommend lubing it (and SA and DA sears) with RIG +P Stainless Steel Lube, or perhaps some other modern magic superlube.

[390beretta]

Thanks everyone for your input/suggestions.

[chief38]

I am the first one to do an action job on a target revolver. I like having a slick and reliable gun to shoot paper and steel with. If it misfires or breaks, I loose a match, not my life.

That said, I leave the Factory springs in my Model 60 carry gun. All I do is practice, practice, practice until I've smoothed out most of the burrs, then I totally strip the gun down, clean it, LIGHTLY stone any burr still there, LIGHTLY lubricate it with Remoil, reassemble and test fire. Then I know I have a fully reliable gun that I am confident in and have been 100% familiarized with. Don't mess with a carry gun!

chief38