686 trigger pull to light

[model10]

what should be the standard pull on the trigger for a 686 , i have one that if a fly lights on it it will fire , an i call that unsafe , off hand i would say its under 1 oz at best , what say you all on it? i feel it should be least 3 oz ??

 

[model10]

what should be the standard pull on the trigger for a 686 , i have one that if a fly lights on it it will fire , an i call that unsafe , off hand i would say its under 1 oz at best , what say you all on it? i feel it should be least 3 oz ??

 

[handgunner356]

If it is in the oz. range you could no doubt "push off" the hammer with your thumb. Normal single action pull should be at least 2-2.5#, but without a good pull gauge there is no way of knowing for sure.

 

[bountyhunter]

You can increase single action pull weight by going to a stronger rebound slide spring. You should check for push off since it sounds like somebody has seriously screwed with this gun.

 

[magnum12pm]

The newer 686s have a double action trigger pull of between 9 and 12 pounds. I almost never shoot single action except for sight adjustments off a rest. I got out my digital trigger pull gauge, checked for single action pull on my two 686. The light one was 2 pounds 15oz., the heavy one is 3 pounds 5oz. I will also add that both of my weapons have 2 pound lighter rebound springs than stock 686. My opinion is anything below 2 1/2 pounds is not a good place to be for a revolver, could indicate a problem, such as the single action cocking notch has be messed with.

 

[Bullseye Smith]

10 check the main spring screw and make sure it is tight first. If it is still to light let me know and I will send you a rebound spring.

 

[model10]

no push off an the screw is all the way in i even put a primer on one end to see what it would do nothing , i dont let any shoot but me , its not had the M stamped on it on the return nice look an not beat up just i feel its unsafe to let someone else shoot it , i may have to find a gun smith look at it ,i do have one i use a lot an he is good ,,Thanks bulleyes for the offer but i will have it fixed here , an this is in single action only

 

[shovelwrench]

Thy can FEEL awfully light because of how clean they break. Find someone with a trigger scale and be sure of the weight before you go changing things.

Besides the only time you use single action is when the guns pointed where your definetly puttin a hole.

 

[Nightowl]

If you call S&W to get the bushing and hammer nose changed, they will probably bring it into their specifications for no charge. It will only take a few weeks.

 

[texagun]

I saw a Model 15 like that. It required a new hammer ($50). Someone had gone a bit crazy with their Arkansas stone.