J-frame rebound spring

[tennexplorer]

I just found out that the trigger rebound spring for the J-frame is different from the one that is used in the K, L, and N frames. I thought they were the same, probably because the replacement springs sold by Wolff are advertised as being the same for J, K, L and Ns. My question is - if you put one of the Wolff springs in a J frame, do you need to do anything to it? Like shortening it a coil or two? Is there a source other than Wolff for a reduced strength rebound spring?

 

[tennexplorer]

I just found out that the trigger rebound spring for the J-frame is different from the one that is used in the K, L, and N frames. I thought they were the same, probably because the replacement springs sold by Wolff are advertised as being the same for J, K, L and Ns. My question is - if you put one of the Wolff springs in a J frame, do you need to do anything to it? Like shortening it a coil or two? Is there a source other than Wolff for a reduced strength rebound spring?

 

[Skip357]

Yes the J spring is not as long .Call smith and they will send you one.

 

[tennexplorer]

Originally posted by Skip357:
Yes the J spring is not as long .Call smith and they will send you one.

I am looking for a lighter one than the factory spring.

 

[tomcatt51]

Use the Wolff springs. They are longer but lighter than the stock spring. Try the 13 or 14 lb spring.

 

[Damn Yankee]

Go Here.

http://www.gunsprings.com/Revolver/SmithWesson_RvNF.html

 

[shovelwrench]

Cut down the K/L/N spring to the same length as your J and reinstall.

It'll be OK I promise

 

[BOBO5]

I HAVE VERY BAD LUCK WITH WOLFF SPRINGS.I HAVE A COLT 1903 32 ACP AND A 1908 COLT 380. WOLFF LISTS THE SAME RECOIL SPRING FOR BOTH. SO I CALLED THEM AND THE GUY TOLD ME IT WILL WORK.DA! I THINK A 380 HAS A LITTLE MORE POWER THAN A 32. SO I WENT WITH WILSON COMBAT SPRINGS. BROWNELLS SELLS A WILSON COMBAT SPRING SET FOR S&W USE THE HAMMER SPRING AND THE 14LB. REBOUND SPRING. DON'T CUT SPRINGS. PAGE 171 BROWNELLS CATALOG NUMBER 61. PRICE IS $8.95 FOR THE SET.