The fact is that none of us really know what is wrong, if anything, without feeling the trigger stroke.

This is what I know: loosening the mainspring strain screw is never a solution, and usually leads to all sorts of other problems.

Apart from that, a gunsmith experienced in the S&W action should look it over.

Here is a suggestion: send it to Mr. Smith down in Texas and see how it comes back from him.

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