I just picked up a nice 29-2 to replace one I sold way back in early 90's. this seems to have a VERY light SA trigger pull. It looks to be fired very little but I am wondering if maybe it was given an action job. DA seems kind of normal but damn this thing will fire with just a slight pull in SA. I just cant remember how my old one felt. I know its tough to answer but does the 29 have a very light trigger pull ?
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29-2 SA trigger pull
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DR505
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Mine has a "normal" seeming trigger pull. My 686-3 has the lightest SA pull of all my Smith's, and it is factory stock, but a significant difference between it and the others.
71firebird400
Member
Check for push-off; if someone stoned the trigger it may not have enough engagement. Nothing wrong with a light trigger, but it's worth checking.
Twiki357
Member
I just got a 29-3 a few months ago and it was the same thing... A very light trigger pull on single action. Does your's have the "Target" option? If so, it will have a wide hammer spur and a slightly wider trigger. I think that option also comes with some factory tuning so that may be why the light trigger.
MichiganScott
Member
Do you have access to a trigger pull gauge? Mine seems extremely light when, in fact, it is over 4lbs. I keep my hunting rifles at 3lbs., so it must be the wide trigger makes the pull feel lighter.
It should have a trigger pull of at least 3.5 lbs.
I do have the target hammer and trigger. I am going to bring it in or get a trigger pull gage. I dont think this is 3.5 pounds. it breaks with an almost imperceptable movement of the trigger .Will The factory work on these should I need some internals ?
I think 71Firebird400 is right. If it feels ltoo light, it is. Less than 3.5 lbs is light, Less than 2.5 is way too light. Somebody stoned the single action bevel on the trigger, and stoned away the case hardening. It will only get worse with use. Eventually, without warning, it will fail, and the hammer will drop when you're not ready. That's too big a bullet to put through the ceiling! Get it fixed.
I did check for push off but it is solid as a rock. It wont push off. To verify i am going to bring it in or get myself a pull gage. Would you suggest factory repair if this is out of spec since i assume it needs fitting ? Are case hardened triggers even available for replacement ?
Ron Roehrick
Member
Take the Stocks off the gun and check the strain screw in on the frame somebody might have backed it off, if so just turn it clockwise and see if that helps I like about 3 lbs on mine. Hope this helps. Ron.
bmcgilvray
SWCA Member
Smith & Wesson single-action triggers on revolvers of that era aren't bad at all. What you may be noting as light could be normal for a revolver that's been shot, even if only a little.
Don't "borrow trouble" and be concerned over something that could be a non-issue.
Don't "borrow trouble" and be concerned over something that could be a non-issue.
Trust me, last thing I want is to let this thing out of my hands. Its just a bit unsettling and my others guns are just not this light. I cant even say I have to pull the trigger. Its just light pressure and it drops. I will get a gage if iI can to check it and set my mind at ease. Haven't shot a 29 in years .
I mostly shoot a dao 442, when I go to shoot my wife's 66-3 in single action, I make sure to have it pointed downrange. It seem to me that it fires when I just rest my finger on the trigger. It has no push off and my wife has no problem with it, so I figure it just must be me.
bluetopper
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If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
I'll bet the hammer and trigger are factory stock.
Most 29-2's came with very very good (light) single action triggers.
You shouldn't pull the hammer back unless you're ready to fire anyway.
I'll bet the hammer and trigger are factory stock.
Most 29-2's came with very very good (light) single action triggers.
You shouldn't pull the hammer back unless you're ready to fire anyway.
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Ron Roehrick
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If it bothers you and you think its under 2lbs take it to an authorized Smith and Wesson shop and have a pistol smith check it out. Don't take a chance of an accident happening, Also you will have peace of mind.
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This is a great description of the feel. It is smooth as ice when it breaks. I am probably too used to my Colts and just have to get used to and understand my Smith. I will still get a gage just for the hell of it. And no worries aout where I point my un. Been shooting a long time. It points down range. I was dryfiring it to get a feel for it. My ceilings,floors and other humans are safe ! I will dig this post up and let you all know what kind of pull I register on the gage.
MichiganScott
Member
Their are some great electronic gauges on the market but RCBS makes a great, inexpensive manual trigger pull gauge.
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Hi:
1. install a NEW mainspring, mainspring screw, and trigger return spring.
1. install a NEW mainspring, mainspring screw, and trigger return spring.
