Double Action Trouble

[PauldL]

Hey fellas,
Was doing a drop in of a Target Hammer & Target Trigger in my 27-2
When complete I could only get the single action to work - as far as the double action, the cylinder wouldn't turn and the hammer would barely lift.
I think its due to the trigger hand, in particularly the spring inside the Target Trigger -

When I pull the trigger hand all the way back it gets stuck. I have to tap it in order for it to spring back to resting position. This does not happen with my 19-3 trigger hand
Ill post a video below to illustrate
I really appreciate any help I can get
Oh, the first trigger hand is the 19-3 which works properly- the 2nd is the 27-2 trigger hand
So, do yall think this is the culprit and if so, how do I fix that trigger hand from getting stuck?

 

[armorer951]

The hand is never in that position (that far back) after installation, or during operation. Your hand and hand spring are working normally.

Hammer / trigger installations are rarely "drop in", and often require fitting to operate properly.

Try putting the components in one at a time and checking the action as you go. For example, install the trigger assembly and the rebound slide and spring, and close the cylinder assembly and cycle the trigger. Does the trigger operate the cylinder properly in this configuration? Does the cylinder appear to carry up properly? How's the trigger return?

Remember not to cycle the action under mainspring tension with the sideplate off.

Carter

 

[PauldL]

Thanks Carter
Thats the 2nd time ive heard that they are rarely "drop in" and require fitting
I mess around with it a bit more but, ill probably just go back to the original trigger and hammer
I really love the target hammer and trigger but, it may not be worth the hassle
Thanks again, sir.
-Paul

 

[Toolguy]

If you're working with the sideplate off, you need to make sure that the trigger stays completely seated to the left side of the frame. There is a tendency for it to rise up. Even a little bit blocks everything, because the cylinder stop has to go down into the slot in the middle of the trigger in order to unlock the cylinder. If the cylinder stop can't go down, nothing moves.

 

[PauldL]

If you're working with the sideplate off, you need to make sure that the trigger stays completely seated to the left side of the frame. There is a tendency for it to rise up. Even a little bit blocks everything, because the cylinder stop has to go down into the slot in the middle of the trigger in order to unlock the cylinder. If the cylinder stop can't go down, nothing moves.

Good info & thank you, sir.
But, ive had the sideplate on when testing.

 

[Muley Gil]

Sometimes you have to swap the double action sear from the old hammer to the replacement hammer. Watch out for the tiny spring!!!

 

[PauldL]

Sometimes you have to swap the double action sear from the old hammer to the replacement hammer. Watch out for the tiny spring!!!

Good idea!! TY!!
And, I know about that little rascal spring!
Thanks again!

 

[iPac]

Thanks Carter
Thats the 2nd time ive heard that they are rarely "drop in" and require fitting

Should have heard that more than twice, because in these older revolvers, hammers & triggers are certainly not drop in parts. Unless you're extremely lucky.