I need help about replacing mim parts with non mim in a 342

[Swenson Bobcat]

I have a no lock 342 and want to have an action job done as the pull is crazy hard. I thought it would be a good time to get rid of the mim parts.
What do I need to buy and where can I buy them.
Thanks and Merry Christmas,
Bill

 

[Swenson Bobcat]

I have a no lock 342 and want to have an action job done as the pull is crazy hard. I thought it would be a good time to get rid of the mim parts.
What do I need to buy and where can I buy them.
Thanks and Merry Christmas,
Bill

 

[bountyhunter]

If it's like my 66 the MIM parts are:

hammer
trigger
trigger strut
firing pin
cylinder release bolt
rebound slide
cylinder stop bolt
hand

basically, all the parts inside the gun.

FWIW, I have never heard of a failure caused by SW's MIM parts.

 

[Swenson Bobcat]

That seems like a lot of parts. I was just thinking why not make it perfect if I am having an action job. Now, it requires more though.
Are these parts available?
Thanks,
Bill

 

[Wayne M]

Don't change out the MIM parts. Generally they are smoother in the beginning use of the gun than forged and all other things being equal will work just as long. Change a hammer spring, clean and lube appropriately, and SHOOT it. Save the money on the action job: way overated.

 

[bountyhunter]

Originally posted by Swenson Bobcat:
That seems like a lot of parts. I was just thinking why not make it perfect if I am having an action job. Now, it requires more though.
Are these parts available?
Thanks,
Bill

The only way to get the non-MIM parts is to find an older gun that uses similar parts (if it exists) and have them fitted to your frame.

And hammer/trigger sets require fitting to the frame.

Aside from ugliness, I have not seen anything evil associated with SW's MIM parts.

 

[bountyhunter]

Originally posted by Wayne M:
Save the money on the action job: way overated.

+1

Install a reduced power spring set from Wolff and see if you still want to pay for an action job.

 

[Swenson Bobcat]

Thanks everyone. I changed my mind and am not going to change out the MIM parts. I dropped it off yesterday at the gunsmith to try to get the action a lot smoother. There is a great gunsmith in Miami with quick turnaround time so, next weekend I will have a chance to test it.

 

[Spotteddog]

Usually, just stoning the rebound slide is all that's required. "Smooth" and "Light" are two words that seemingly mean two different things to any two different people, in this area of discussion? I'll take "Smooth" as my definition of a good trigger for a carry gun. To me that means a pull that's "consistent".
YMMV?

 

[bountyhunter]

Originally posted by Spotteddog:
Usually, just stoning the rebound slide is all that's required.

+1

If you polish the two sides of the RB slide that ride against the frame on the bottom and LHS, that is a real good start. I also polish the corresponding frame surfaces it rides against. I take #600 sandpaper and use a popsicle stick for that.

Be careful polishing the RB slide, some of the new ones I have seen were ridiculously soft metal. The old ones are hard as a rock.

 

[bountyhunter]

Originally posted by Spotteddog:
"Smooth" and "Light" are two words that seemingly mean two different things to any two different people, in this area of discussion? I'll take "Smooth" as my definition of a good trigger for a carry gun.

Most people will always underestimate the pull weight of a smooth trigger, and overestimate the weight of a rough pulling trigger. Smoother is always better and always feels lighter.

 

[haggis]

Originally posted by bountyhunter:

Originally posted by Spotteddog:
"Smooth" and "Light" are two words that seemingly mean two different things to any two different people, in this area of discussion? I'll take "Smooth" as my definition of a good trigger for a carry gun.

Most people will always underestimate the pull weight of a smooth trigger, and overestimate the weight of a rough pulling trigger. Smoother is always better and always feels lighter.

Amen. I have a 625-10 with a PC Master Action Job. Most people guess 5-6 pound trigger pull. Actual is 13 pounds.


Buck