3913 Question

[unionguy]

Hey all, just picked up a used 3913 and it has a spurred hammer. Was that ever made factory like that, or was it definitely put on by a past owner? Glad it has, but mainly curious.

Also, DA trigger pull is lighter than I would have thought, based on all the reviews I'd read...I don't have a trigger weight gauge; but I hear it being described everywhere as very heavy and it's not. Did these vary out of the factory, or does it mean I got lucky and some trigger work was done too?

thanks!

 

[MichiganScott]

The question as to whether or not you could use a spurred hammer on a 3913 has come up before on these forums. My guess is the previous owner did it to the OP's gun.

I've never had an issue with the trigger pull on either of my 3913's, but I'm an old fashioned DA revolver guy.

 

[BLUEDOT37]

The 3rd Gen DA trigger pulls are usually around 10#. If your's is noticeable lighter it may be a worn spring but more likely the factory mainspring was replaced with a reduced power mainspring. The lighter spring can be felt in the DA trigger pull.

The mainspring not only powers the hammer forward but also resists the slides rearward movement during recoil & hammer reset. Varying the mainspring's strength can change the slide's speed to a corresponding degree.

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[Amp]

The hammer does have serrations on top.

 

[N4KVE]

I swapped out the hammer on my 3913, 4516, & 469. Hate those spurless hammers. GARY

 

[therealsmithfan]

The 3rd Gen DA trigger pulls are usually around 10#. If your's is noticeable lighter it may be a worn spring but more likely the factory mainspring was replaced with a reduced power mainspring. The lighter spring can be felt in the DA trigger pull.

The mainspring not only powers the hammer forward but also resists the slides rearward movement during recoil & hammer reset. Varying the mainspring's strength can change the slide's speed to a corresponding degree.

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+1 on above
If this is a carry gun, you will want to probably go back to factory mainspring for dependability. Reduced power springs (recoil, trigger, main) are used to tune the action for shooters preference for range guns only! At least in my opinion. Reduced power, means lighter DA trigger pull, but also means reduced smack on the firing pin...which could lead to light strikes (gun goes click instead of bang). Not good if you are using to defend yourself or your family. Stock springs should be available at brownells, midway, etc. Not a bad idea to replace the springs in a "bought used" gun anyway. At least recoil and main. Spurred hammer is cool looking, S&W used bobbed because 3913 was deep conceal gun. You don't want a hammer catching on holster, shirt, jacket, etc., when drawn. Again, a great thing for a fun range gun, not as good for EDC...in my opinion.