29-2 trigger help

[tedog]

Purchased a target hammer assembly from midway. After I installed it and pulled the trigger, only the cylinder rotated. the hammer did not move. I cannot cock it for single action firing either. Thought I installed it wrong so I removed it and replaced the original hammer, worked fine. Do new hammer assemblies need fitting?, or am I doing something wrong? Thanks, Tedog

 

[flintsghost]

Target hammer and trigger assemblies haven't been available new for 29-2's for quite a while. I couldn't find any older N frame hammers on their list but they could be there as they have quite a few other older parts. Most new parts inside revolvers require a modest amount of hand fitting, some more than others.
Hammers and triggers can go from slightly used ones that drop right in to others that require fitting. The double action sear and the mainspring may need to be adjusted somewhat also. These kinds of jobs are not so easy that anyone can do them. You might want to locate a factory certified armorer for revolvers in your area to do the work for you. I say armorer rather than gunsmith because any hammer head can hang out a gunsmith shingle but S&W armorers attend a course put on by or at the factory and get certified. While some are better and more experienced than others, the newest one is usually much to be preferred over someone who got his diploma through a correspondance course.

 

[Mike McLellan]

A safe assumption, when installing any internal organ on a Smith & Wesson revolver, is that they ALWAYS need fitting. Sometimes, you get lucky, and a part will drop right in, but don't count on it.

 

[rhorne]

Ahhh quick question. Did the hammer come with the double action sear and spring? Also the single action sear and trigger must be mated to work correctly

 

[tomcatt51]

...the single action sear and trigger must be mated to work correctly

...when installing any internal organ on a Smith & Wesson revolver, is that they ALWAYS need fitting.

Most new parts inside revolvers require a modest amount of hand fitting, some more than others.

Except for the sear, that "lever" on the hammer with the spring, exactly what "hand fitting" is needed/done? What is "fitted" and how? I've always wanted to know exactly what you guys are talking about.