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Trigger Return Spring Tool
What is the tool called for taking out or putting back the trigger return spring?
Where is this tool available?
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Brownell's S&W rebound slide spring tool #080-666-00AA
I tried a screwdriver the first time and didn't put my eye out, but the tool makes it easer.
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That tool is just what I want. Tried to find at Midway, and not in catalog or on website. Did you buy this some time ago? Would appreciate the Mfg. Name and any other info you can furnish about it so I can locate one. It is evidently no longer in Midway's inventory. I sent you a PM.
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10-04-2009, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by H Richard
That tool is just what I want. Tried to find at Midway, and not in catalog or on website. Did you buy this some time ago? Would appreciate the Mfg. Name and any other info you can furnish about it so I can locate one. It is evidently no longer in Midway's inventory. I sent you a PM.
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Here is the link to Midway:
MidwayUSA - Advanced Search
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10-04-2009, 07:52 PM
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This is the tool that I had Midway USA send me with my last order, I've used it a few times & the angle at the end keeps you away from the grip area while useing the tool..
A little bit more handy than the home made one I made up.
Wheeler Engineering Screwdriver Bit S&W Rebound Slide Spring - MidwayUSA
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I have the one from Midway that's in their screwdriver set, and it works fine removing the slide, but reinstalling the slide/spring it constantly slides off. I can see the advantages of this one for reinstalling.
Funny thing was when I called Midway yesterday, they couldn't find it either. Tells you how great their new catalog software is. If you haven't been there lately, try it. It needs some HELP.
Besides, always need another tool!
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10-05-2009, 11:11 AM
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This is all I use.
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I bought one of these a couple of weeks ago and used it the first time yesterday on a disassembly cleaning. Previously I had just used a small flat-blade screwdriver, but even working inside a shoebox that was a white-knuckle experience; I kept expecting to slip and launch the spring in a way that would blast it right out of my work area.
The Brownells tool is cleverly designed, but I had a skinned-knuckle experience with it when I slipped reinstalling the rebound slide. I didn't lose the spring, but clearly I need to learn a couple of different motions for something other than a straight-shaft tool.
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Don't use a flat head use a Phillips head just a fraction bigger than the spring diameter,Never slips.
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Just got the confirmation from Midway on my order for the new tool. I still think the dog leg style tool is going to be best for removal, but this new tool for reassembly. I'll try and remember to post a result when I first use it. I think I have a Brazilian 1917 that needs a total clean & tune.
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Don't use a flat head use a Phillips head just a fraction bigger than the spring diameter,Never slips.
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[Slaps hand to forehead.] D'oh!
That makes a certain amount of sense, now that I think about it.
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