K Frame Trigger Stop

[pmhayden]

I purchased another Model 15-4. SN dates to 1980. The revolver looks almost unfired. And the price was good. But this pistol has a trigger block of some kind under the trigger. I have never seen this before on my other pistols. Internet tells me it is a trigger stop, probably after market, and needs to be fit. I don’t think it’s a bad thing but want to make sure it does not damage the engagement hooks. Any advice is appreciated. Photo below. I have not removed the plate (yet). Pistol was purchased because it is a gem, but only for shooting paper targets and beer cans.

 

[CH4]

Definitely OEM
It was common to find K frame revolvers of that era leaving the factory with those trigger stops. Many remove 'em, I leave 'em in.

 

[Jim Watson]

That looks like the regular factory K-target trigger stop. I think it is somewhat adjustable by loosening its screw and wiggling it in its slot.
Police departments often took them off M15s and M19s for fear that a loose one might jam the gun.

 

[handejector]

It came that way from the Factory.

See this thread---
https://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-r...criticalimpact&utm_medium=email#post140867269

 

[pmhayden]

Thank you. I had never seen one before. I may leave it in. It’s a range gun for paper targets.

 

[rct269]

I don't recall ever seeing a (post-war) K frame target ("Masterpiece") without one---and I had at least a dozen---probably more---all three calibers from the later 40's on to the end of the "five screws"------and even a few "four screws"----but those were accidental. I never fired any of them (except for one), but had ALL them ALL apart and back together again--after damned if they didn't all still work just fine!

Ralph Tremaine

 

[Peak53]

I have a few and for range use really like the crisp feel.

 

[Truckman]

I have a few and for range use really like the crisp feel.

I have bought target sighted K-frames with and without the trigger stop...It's purpose is to prevent trigger overtravel which can inhibit accuracy...I see no point in removing them unless they cause a problem......Ben

 

[Retired W4]

Over travel is the key phrase. It is there so the trigger does not have as far to rebound on follow up shots. I think the best you can do is less than 1/8" so there is not much to gain unless you are in some serious rapid fire competition. Custom 1911 builders have used them extensively over the decades.

Years ago I messed with some to get ignition just before the rearward travel stopped. If you do any adjustments make sure you get that screw torqued down.

 

[chief38]

I purchased another Model 15-4. SN dates to 1980. The revolver looks almost unfired. And the price was good. But this pistol has a trigger block of some kind under the trigger. I have never seen this before on my other pistols. Internet tells me it is a trigger stop, probably after market, and needs to be fit. I don’t think it’s a bad thing but want to make sure it does not damage the engagement hooks. Any advice is appreciated. Photo below. I have not removed the plate (yet). Pistol was purchased because it is a gem, but only for shooting paper targets and beer cans.

Relatively common trigger stops did come on certain model configurations. Some of my K Frames have them and some do not. Since I only use my revolver's on the range now days, if they are in the revolver already I leave them there. If they are not there - I won't bother adding one since I personally feel they make little to no difference in the way I shoot. I actually have a few of them in a small bag that a LEO gave me a long time ago.

It was fairly common for Police Departments to order revolvers without the stops and if they came with them, the Department Armorer could remove them. The theory is that over time they could come lose (only held in with a single small screw) and could possibly jam up the gun. Personally I have never had one come lose - but I suppose it could happen.

 

[CajunBass]

I've never thought about them too much. Over the years several revolvers I've owned have had them, the others didn't. Never saw too much difference, if any.

I've reduced my inventory a lot over the last year, but a quick check shows that three of ones I have left have them. I THOUGHT that those three all had it, but had to check to make sure.

 

[Pisgah]

Yet another case of, "I looked at my gun for the first time today..."