Hi. I got a pretty nice condition model 1905 38 special revolver in a trade. Unfortunately someone at some point monkeyed with it and the result is a very smooth & light DA trigger but a way too light SA trigger. Are there any good gunsmiths that could fix it?
Are there any gunsmiths that work on Hand Eject revolvers?
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Outpost75
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Where are you located?
I would look at the spring that is adjusted by the screw in the grip frame.
I'm not a gunsmith, but I play one on TV. I bought two 38 M&P 4th change revolvers. One was really hard to cock in
single action. Took it apart and found the main spring was a Bubba home made special. Bought a used one on Ebay,
replaced it and it worked beautifully.
I traded for a second 38 M&P 4th target locally, and upon taking it apart to clean and lube I noticed the rebound slide spring was
cut shorter. It fell out of the rebound slide when I took the side plate off. I ordered a used one off of Ebay. I also noticed the
hand wasn't installed correctly in the trigger. A fellow Forum member helped me figure it out and the gun works flawlessly.
So, post some pics if you can of the innards, and there are great Forum members here that can help you out. Also, there are
YouTube videos on how to disassemble a S&W revolver and put it back. Works for me.
single action. Took it apart and found the main spring was a Bubba home made special. Bought a used one on Ebay,
replaced it and it worked beautifully.
I traded for a second 38 M&P 4th target locally, and upon taking it apart to clean and lube I noticed the rebound slide spring was
cut shorter. It fell out of the rebound slide when I took the side plate off. I ordered a used one off of Ebay. I also noticed the
hand wasn't installed correctly in the trigger. A fellow Forum member helped me figure it out and the gun works flawlessly.
So, post some pics if you can of the innards, and there are great Forum members here that can help you out. Also, there are
YouTube videos on how to disassemble a S&W revolver and put it back. Works for me.
Hoping you are familiar with "correct" side plate removal. If not, please look up a few you tube video's on the correct way to disassemble a S&W revolver. The first thing is the "correct" screwdrivers to fit the screws. If you don't have one, don't start until you do, to prevent any damage to the gun.
I would check to see if it has "push off". Bubba goes a little too far sometimes. Push off is a dangerous condition.
Not sure where you live in Virginia, but if it turns out that you actually need a gunsmith I recommend Sandy Garrett in Springfield, Virginia, telephone (703) 644-6504, email [email protected]. I have used him many times always with excellent results.
Address:
Northern Virginia Gun Works
7518 Fullerton Rd
Suite K
Springfield VA 22153
Hours:
Saturday 8 AM–3 PM
Sunday Closed
Monday 8 AM–1:30 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–1:30 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–1:30 PM
Thursday 8 AM–1:30 PM
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Address:
Northern Virginia Gun Works
7518 Fullerton Rd
Suite K
Springfield VA 22153
Hours:
Saturday 8 AM–3 PM
Sunday Closed
Monday 8 AM–1:30 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–1:30 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–1:30 PM
Thursday 8 AM–1:30 PM
Friday 8 AM–1:30 PM
Virginia
Thank you!
Outpost75
Member
+1 on Sandy Garrett.
He does all my Colt work.
Basket case rebuilt to Pocket Blaster.
He does all my Colt work.
Basket case rebuilt to Pocket Blaster.
