642 Enhanced Trigger

[nap637]

Looking online at a 642 performance center enhanced trigger revolver and they say 20% smoother trigger. And can be used with or without moon clips.
Any info will help before I decide to buy one, or not. All comments appreciated.

 

[kaaskop49]

Just got back from the safe. I have both PC 642 models. You must be interested in the one with the Ruger-style grip with it's separate wood-ish grip panels. Nice gun, but the trigger pull is VERY heavy. Nothing I can't handle after decades of police revolvers, but not something to pay extra for. It has some polished external parts (trigger, thumbpiece, sideplate screws), but outside of this 'prettiness,' it's a simple 642.

Hard, if not impossible, to arrive at J-frame trigger generalizations. Each individual gun is a law unto itself, especially the 442/642 guns, of which I own many (Please don't ask me to count ). Frankly, I don't think I could differentiate in a blindfolded trigger test which 442/642 is which.

Go for this model if you want, but you're not making a mistake by buying the standard model, after LGS examination, of course. Hope this helps. Good shooting!

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

 

[two-bit cowboy]

Welcome aboard from the hills of ol' Wyo.

I've only handled one -- dry fire, not live.

I can't say it was any different than my 1997 642-1 Lady Smith, but there are those who believe the LSs got a bit of a trigger tweak at the factory. Who knows?

I'd say give it a try to see if you like the trigger. If you do, does it make a difference whether it's 20 percent different than a standard model?

You can train yourself to adapt to any trigger. Time and patience.

Bob

 

[Wee Hooker]

We have sold ALLOT of 442PC's out of our shop in the last year. ( The two tone version). I can tell you that the trigger is noteably smoother and lighter right out of the box.
In fact, I'd say 9 times out of 10, once our customers try the 442PC trigger, all other models go back in the case.

On the moon clip option, I'm not a big fan of moon clips for 38's as the shells are so long that they can be difiecult to load (and keep from getting bent in your pocket) . IMHO, moonclips work great for short and or rimless rounds like 9mm and 45acp but are a pain with longer rimmed cases like 38/357. Speedloaders work better in this application for me.

 

[vegasgunhand]

Last year I bought a set of no lock 642's. I wanted a sort of matched set for wearing while i ride my motorcycle. Basically I can use either hand while riding.

The trigger pull on one of them was down right gritty and terrible out of the box. I took them to my local gunsmith who does j frame action jobs to smooth them out. When he opened the one with the terrible trigger, he found a part of a Jolly Rancher candy wrapper in the action. After he removed that, he replaced the factory springs with Wolff springs, and polished the action a bit. They are both now very smooth with about 8.5 pound trigger pull. I know 8.5 pounds sounds like a lot, but under the stress of an armed encounter, it will be nothing. I'm always amazed at people who think it's really good to have a match-grade trigger on a personal defense weapon. IMHO they are just asking for an unintentional discharge.

 

[nap637]

Thanks guys, this really helps, much appreciated.

 

[Erratic101]

Last year I bought a set of no lock 642's. I wanted a sort of matched set for wearing while i ride my motorcycle. Basically I can use either hand while riding.



The trigger pull on one of them was down right gritty and terrible out of the box. I took them to my local gunsmith who does j frame action jobs to smooth them out. When he opened the one with the terrible trigger, he found a part of a Jolly Rancher candy wrapper in the action. After he removed that, he replaced the factory springs with Wolff springs, and polished the action a bit. They are both now very smooth with about 8.5 pound trigger pull. I know 8.5 pounds sounds like a lot, but under the stress of an armed encounter, it will be nothing. I'm always amazed at people who think it's really good to have a match-grade trigger on a personal defense weapon. IMHO they are just asking for an unintentional discharge.

When I took my gp100 apart to trade out springs and polish internals I was shocked to find that the trigger return spring and cylinder were rusted. No wonder it was so gritty! This was essentially on a "brand new" gun.