Hi all, I have a 686 .357 magnum I have been shooting since I bought it used in 1984. This is a GREAT pistol as any of you that has one knows. Here is the issue. I installed a Wilson combat trigger kit using the lightest rebound spring and the main spring. What is happening now is I am having a lot of light primer strikes but if I tighten up the main spring I cannot lock back the hammer in single action mode. Not being a gun smith do any of you know what the problem is or do I just need to put the factory parts back in? I have to say I like the trigger now, it feels more like a model 66 instead of the 13lb. Set up it came with.
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I have a Wilson spring in my 625 and it runs best with the strain screw backed out a turn or so.
Plus, these tuned revolvers most often require that ammunition loaded with Federal primers be used.
I have tuned quite a few and always load with Federal primers.
If you only shoot factory loads, try Federal and report back.
Plus, these tuned revolvers most often require that ammunition loaded with Federal primers be used.
I have tuned quite a few and always load with Federal primers.
If you only shoot factory loads, try Federal and report back.
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The main spring may be hitting the screw that holds the stocks together. I have seen that happen when the mainspring strain screw is unscrewed. Or the spring is too long and is binding. Put the original spring back in and see if that solves your problem.
If what you mean the hammer can not be held in cocked position the answer is you have too light of a mainsping or trigger rebound spring.
John
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As you have found out, nothing beats a original, factory mainspring for reliability. If you want to lighten up the trigger pull have the action lightly stoned, properly lubricated, and at least a 14 lb return spring. Then get a rubber ball and practice squeezing it and build up your finger strength.
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You've gotten grea advice here, I have a 686 I inherited when my dad passed in '92. It's a no dash 4" he bought new in July '81, he sent it to well known 'smith in Arizona, Frank Glenn. Mr. Glenn did an amazing action job on it, polished the trigger face and used all the original springs. It's held time and the smoothness has only improved all these years later. It's absolutely got the best trigger action of any Smith I've owned. I hope you get your issues figured out and might be worth it to have a qualified 'smith do some work on it.
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The balls used for playing racquet ball work very well. I've used them to train several officers that needed to improve their grip and finger strength. I've also found squeezing a racquet ball helped relieve tension when I quit smoking.
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