dlay
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To those that own one, do you like it, and how is the trigger? I have a mod 60, but like the looks and weight of the 624.
mod 642 pro
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Cant speak directly for the Pro, but I would assume the same, have a 642 PC Talo, and a 442 PC, both have identical trigger pulls, so I would assume all PC models are about identical as you can get. I dont have a scale, but the trigger pull is super soft and easy. All I can say is you wouldnt want it any lighter than it is for a carry gun.
I love them btw, NO regrets.
Good luck with your buy
I love them btw, NO regrets.
Good luck with your buy
sdb321
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I just bought a 686 SSR pro series and the trigger is as smooth as glass. I changed the trigger return spring and WOW!!!! I don't have a trigger pull gauge but I'd guess it's around 8 to 9 lbs. I liked the SSR so much I ordered a pro series 640. I'm hoping it's as good.
I'm finding that the fit, finish and trigger pull on the J-frames (my love) I have bought lately (PC included) depends more on the individual gun and not on the logo or classification. It's maddening, I know. It "maddens" me.
Kaaskop49
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^^^^what he said, with my fingers crossed!
Am picking up a 642PC later today from my LGS. Can only hope it's trigger is equally as good.Kaaskop49
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Kinda sorta related - I continue to look for a 442/642 around here. I have handled two in the last 10 days. Both of them had sloppy yoke retention - the play wasn't awful but way too much for a new revolver. I am neither a machinist nor a gunsmith, but it seems like they could dial in their CNC machines - especially given how much easier it is to machine aluminum - to get the yoke/frame gap a lot closer. It seems the mothership has hired Mr. McGoo for most of their J-frame fitting and QC ... 
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i have a 686 Pro and i say it all the time, best trigger that I've had, to date. it has actually spoiled me so much that I've started to really dislike most every other gun that i own. have a 442PC coming next week and I'm hoping it can come even close to the Pro series. I've heard what was said above - on the J frames, it is hit or miss, Performance Center or standard. pulled the trigger on a standard 360 yesterday and it was fantastic. made me think
^^^^what he said, with my fingers crossed!
Kaaskop49
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P.S. Nope. Trigger return is rough and stagey although I've gently added a drop of oil. Gonna try to "shoot it in" at the range. If no improvement, rebound slide will have to be polished. Getting tired of this... As I said, depends on the individual item.
You maybe comparing apples and oranges. The trigger systems on a J-frame and larger framed S&W are totally different. The little J frames are easy to fix with a spring kit, very light polish of rebound slide and frame, and proper lubrication. This easy to do work will lighten the pull weight a bit but more importantly, you will gain a lot of smoothness. Just make sure you keep reliability. I still use a 14# rebound slide spring to make sure I do not outrun the trigger during rapid fire sequences.
Apples to oranges? I don't understand: I'm only talking about J-frames, not Ks. Frankly, I should not have to do anything, especially on a PC revolver. And I don't, preferring to have my gunsmith handle any work. The 637 PC I bought several weeks ago needs no finishing whatsoever, while this is the 2nd Centennial-style PC gun in the past several months that requires action work. Why?
I stand by my above comment, that QC depends on the individual gun, rather than any label. Let's get down to what's really important: it's February: pitchers and catchers report! Good shooting and good talking, gnystrom.
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Sorry. I was responding to the OP's post #1 not seeing that he had amended it in post #2 to read 642 not 624.
I do agree nothing should have to be done to the trigger system any PC gun but we owners are a group of tinkerer's aren't we. Before I wrote this I thought about my entire group of revolvers. I am sure I am not the only one but nary a gun has not been pulled apart and something done to the insides to make it just a bit smoother. Come to think of it, of all my semi's, only a lowly Kahr PM9 wears a totally stock trigger and that gun needed a bit of mag follower work to function with every 9mm ammo brand available. Too much time spent of websites like Apex, Wolff, Springer, Volquartzen, Kidd, and Giesselle.
I am thinking of checking myself in for treatment.
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I tried the trigger on two different 642's, both were about the same, hard. They have these guns going on sale here tomorrow for $339.99, starting to look at again. I have my mod 60, which is so smooth, just heavier and with a hammer, that is what I would gain. Is this a good price on the 642?
Around here the going rate for a 642/442 is just over $400 + tax. The alloy framed guns will have more felt recoil but if you already have an all steel Mod 60 snubbie, you can practice using that gun and save the 642 for carry.
In a SD situation I highly doubt recoil will be your main issue. Usually it is a change of underwear that gets one's attention following a near death experience.
In a SD situation I highly doubt recoil will be your main issue. Usually it is a change of underwear that gets one's attention following a near death experience.
