J frame trigger reduction ?

[Northener]

Like to reduce factory trigger pull weight on my 642. I see couple ways to go Wolff reduced trigger springs kit and Apex tactical/duty carry kit. Which works better overall.

 

[armorer951]

According to Apex, their spring kit, which includes a new firing pin, firing pin spring, rebound spring, and hammer spring will reduce the DA trigger pull by approx. 3.0 pounds. The Wolff kit includes springs only, but will have approx. the same result. I see no appreciable difference in the quality of the products......depends on whether you want to change the firing pin over to an longer, aftermarket one. (Apex)

A word or two of caution, be sure to range test the gun thoroughly after the change, and if you dry fire the gun, use snap caps to reduce the stress on the firing pin and spring. And....contrary to the install video on the Apex web site, I would remove the mainspring and strut prior to the removal of the sideplate.....and reinstall the spring and strut after reinstalling the sideplate. This dramatically reduces the stress on the hammer stud. Do not dry fire the gun with the sideplate off.

 

[Areoflyer09]

I’ve got one 60 with the Wilson Combat kit and another with the Apex kit. I can’t say one is drastically better than other in terms of trigger feel or pull. Both ended up with similar weights and feels.

 

[WR Moore]

Given the small, light hammers and the reduced leverage of the hammer spring, I'd leave the hammer spring stock. Checking hammer spring tension on a couple stock J frames showed the tension at the 52-54 oz level or what S&W specifies as optimal on a stock K frame. That is, one without any action work.

"CLICK!" is not a sound you want to hear when you pull the trigger during an armed encounter.

 

[Areoflyer09]

Given the small, light hammers and the reduced leverage of the hammer spring, I'd leave the hammer spring stock. Checking hammer spring tension on a couple stock J frames showed the tension at the 52-54 oz level or what S&W specifies as optimal on a stock K frame. That is, one without any action work.

"CLICK!" is not a sound you want to hear when you pull the trigger during an armed encounter.

J-frames can be reliable with different hammer springs, but you should always test your carry gun when you change things.

My 60-4 has been as reliable with the spring kit (Wilson Combat) as it was without it. I can’t say that for the 60 Pro, as I don’t think it was ever shot before the Apex kit went in it. Both have run great with several brands of ammo. But as always, testing and watching for issues is key.