Has anyone tried the Apex kit for J-frames?

[Flork]

We've found that with a bit of polishing or use the hitch you're finding in the reset goes away. It's typically caused by the sharp corners on the rebound slide and hammer intersections.

 

[Hopper]

Just a quick note here. The J-Frame hit is not specified for use in Rimfire J-Frames. The product description specifically says "Works with all modern centerfire J-Frame revolvers with the frame mounted firing pin." We know the sharper tip pins will puncture a Rimfire cartridge and don't recommend our pin for that reason.

For Rimfire J-Frames I use the factory springs from a Centerfire J-frame. The springs in the Rimfire J-frame are heavier than those in the Centerfire and I've found that they tend to work very reliably.

Ahh, very good. And indeed, I just looked at the back of the Apex packaging, and it DOES specifically state "centerfire J-frames..." A quick note here that on Midway, where I ordered my kits, it shows the M63 as being supported in the product description.

Good to know, but a bit late I guess, that the stock J-frame springs would have worked well in the M63. As it stands now, simply going back to the factory S&W firing pin has done the trick.

Thank you for your reply!

 

[Flork]

Thanks for the feedback, I'll make sure we send the info to Midway about the description and ask them to update it.

Scott

 

[AlwaysArmed]

We've found that with a bit of polishing or use the hitch you're finding in the reset goes away. It's typically caused by the sharp corners on the rebound slide and hammer intersections.

Thanks. I did a full stoning and polish. I think after a few range trips this rebound spring issue will disappear. Even though all touching parts are polished, sometimes a bedding in is necessary for the final touch.
I love the way this Apex kit feels. I'm able to stay right on target throughout the dry firing drill. Nice!

 

[mbliss57]

Thanks for the info Scott. I watched the disassembly and assembly videos at Midway. I ordered 2 J frame kits to try out. 1 for a 638 and another fro one of my many J frames. The 649 is listed as on of the J frames this kit can be used for. Does it matter that it is the 649-3 357 magnum?

Mike

 

[gclunde]

I tried the dry firing exercise with snap-caps as noted in other threads but still didn't like the heavy trigger pull of my Model 60 Pro Series, so...

Installed an Apex kit last night and polished the block holding the trigger return spring per the video on their website with an ultra-fine Arkansas stone. I was extremely impressed by the outcome and noticed a significant improvement in smoothness from this minor activity, as well as a slightly lighter trigger pull which will make the gun much more enjoyable to shoot.

I'll follow the same process with my Model 640 at some point and will look back at this thread when my Model 63 arrives to make the necessary adjustments.

Thanks for all the great comments!