J Frame Trigger Question?

[Northrunner]

My wife has a 649-2 Bodyguard. She'd like the trigger to be a little easier to pull in DA and also the hammer to come back to cock position with less resistance for SA shooting.
Are both of these objectives accomplised by installing different rebound spring and hammer spring? If that is so, would the Wolff sku #17125 Shooters Pak be what I should buy? It consists of 1each 8lb. hammer spring and 1each 13,14,15 reduced power rebound spring.
Do those items need to be installed by a pro gunsmith or can an average guy (me) with an above average mechanical ability handle it. I do most of my own car and home repairs but I've never had a sideplate off a revolver before. I did put a target trigger on my Colt 1911 years ago.
Thanks for the help...

 

[TSQUARED]

Northruner,
In my limited experience one cannot do much with the coil spinged J-frames without impairing their functionality with commercial ammo. If you do lighten the trigger I would advise you to use ammo primed with Federal primers which are easier to ignite than otther brands.

 

[500 Magnum Nut]

Sure reduce the rebound to 15LB or 14LB with the factory main spring left alone. The trigger will be a bit lighter and she will be happy because you done the job for her.

If you get stuck I got information in the faq so this will aid you in replacing the spring.

Factory spring is 18LBS just for your interest...

 

[chief38]

Northrunner,
I would not be opposed to lightening a trigger on any gun you use for target work, plinking or just general shooting. I presume your wife's Bodyguard is a carry piece and would be used for self defense. In that case, I would just open up the gun (only if you are familiar with how to do it), clean it up and make sure there are no burrs, use a LITTLE Remoil on the moving parts, and call it a day. Smaller guns always seem a bit heavier to me even if they have the same weight pulls on them as bigger guns probably because of there inferior size "grip". But I would always like piece of mind knowing that you never have to worry about a failure to fire due to lighter springs. The key to proficiency with those little chief's is practice, practice practice. My .02 cents.

chief38

 

[nedlate]

Sure reduce the rebound to 15LB or 14LB with the factory main spring left alone. ...

+1 on that!
Ed