4506 no dash help

[amazingflapjack]

Hi everyone-I recently bought a 4506, and took it to the range for the first time today. Two concerns resulted: the single action trigger seems to have an acre of "take up" in it. More than any hand gun I have ever handled, the best part of a half inch in travel at the end of the trigger. The trigger goes almost all of the way to the frame before there is any resistance at all, so that when you finally get it to shoot, it is an awkward feeling, resulting in poor consistancy. Is there something I can do, or is this a S&W only situation? There is a very mild "click" or catch just before you finally get to the place where it will actually shoot. Also, of a lesser concern, the rear adjustable sight, which may be a Millet (SP) is all the way down, and still shoots quite high. I would appreciate all helpful comments. Thanks, Flapjack.

 

[g_conway]

In DA, my 1006 has less than 1/4" take up to resistance. About 7/16" from there to fire. SA trigger position is within 1/4" of full back. Hope this helps.

 

[Tbojo]

The 4506 has a reputation for exceptional reliability and will feed almost anything that you can stuff into a mag however, its trigger has never been one of its bright points. You may have a broken trigger play spring - it is not uncommon. Search for this and you will find lots of info.

 

[Dixiejack]

Flapjack, I am having the same situation with my 439. Single action is just as you described with your 4506. In double action there is virtually no travel. I have no way to check it, but trigger pull feels like it's 8-10 lbs.