J Frame: Trigger Reset

[surfdog76]

Been shooting a Glock in USPSA. I'm afraid I've become accustomed to the quick trigger-reset...

Switching to a new 638 Bodyguard and plan to use it for CCW. My issue or 'concern' is with the DA trigger reset; It is significantly longer than my Glock's (e.g., you must release the trigger to it's original position in order to reset for follow-up shot). I have only dry-fired the 638 at this point. I experience the issue when quick-drawing and attempting to empty the cylinder into 2 or 3 targets asap... I don't 'naturally' allow the trigger all the way out to reset, and of course it doesn't fire unless you do.

Is this strictly a training issue, or can a good 'smith shorten the reset?

 

[H Richard]

You can not shorten the "reset". A good trigger job makes the action smooth enough you can manipulate the trigger as fast as any semi-auto. Have you ever seen Jerry Miculek shoot a revolver?

 

[Gearhead Jim]

Since I came to Glocks late in life, I have no problem letting the trigger on other guns reset fully forward. One of the few advantages of old age...
Is the rebound spring in your revolver still stock? A lighter spring will reduce trigger pull (good) but produce slower or unreliable trigger return (bad).

Also, some Smiths come from the factory fitted a bit too tightly, the condition is called "long ratchet". If your trigger tends to stick rearward or return sluggishly, S&W will fix it free. A good gunsmith can to the job in minutes but there are darned few good smiths, lots of butchers.

 

[surfdog76]

Originally posted by H Richard:
You can not shorten the "reset". A good trigger job makes the action smooth enough you can manipulate the trigger as fast as any semi-auto. Have you ever seen Jerry Miculek shoot a revolver?

I sure have... Amazing!

Sold the Glock 34 and next up is a 686 for IDPA SSR!

Originally posted by Gearhead Jim:
Is the rebound spring in your revolver still stock? A lighter spring will reduce trigger pull (good) but produce slower or unreliable trigger return (bad).

Also, some Smiths come from the factory fitted a bit too tightly, the condition is called "long ratchet". If your trigger tends to stick rearward or return sluggishly, S&W will fix it free. A good gunsmith can to the job in minutes but there are darned few good smiths, lots of butchers.

Yep, it's bone stock... Good point! (my G34 had wolff extra-power springs for fast reset).

'Long Ratchet', huh? Dry-firing it now... No, I don't believe that's my issue. I am, however, detecting a fair amount of 'Grittiness'... especially in the last 1/8 of the trigger release, just prior to the reset 'kicking in'.

The gun could be improved with a more Crisp, Solid reset. And of course, a smooooother pull throughout (not looking to lighten). Will the Master Revolver Action Package accomplish these goals?

http://www.smith-wesson.com/we...8302&sectionId=11522

 

[357 guy]

I have 2 Glocks. Love them. They will always work. Always. They are the ugliest guns ever made. Can't compare to a revolver in looks. But neither requires full trigger reset in the sense of back to original position. Just it has to back off to set.

Surfdog that is what a gun should look like!

 

[surfdog76]

Originally posted by 357 guy:
I have 2 Glocks. Love them. They will always work. Always. They are the ugliest guns ever made. Can't compare to a revolver in looks. But neither requires full trigger reset in the sense of back to original position. Just it has to back off to set.

Surfdog that is what a gun should look like!

Agree with you 100%... They're sure not going to win many beauty contests!

 

[whizbang]

Hah! I have exactly the opposite problem. Been shooting revolvers so long that I completely let out the trigger reset on my XD, even though 1/3 of the way will do.