Model 19-4 Serrated Trigger Issue...

[patrick_ford]

I recently bought a 1980 model 19-4 .357 magnum. It is the 2.5" barreled, blued, round butt model. I really like this gun; it balances well and the trigger pull seems smooth. I say "seems" because in single action mode, it is very crisp and short. However, in double action mode, the serrated trigger quickly eats up my trigger finger making a smooth pull impossible. I was thinking I can order a smooth trigger from Brownells and replace the factory serrated trigger.

Are they drop in at all? Is this an easy project for a non-gunsmith to undertake?

My other option is to smooth the existing trigger, but I didn't want to alter it unless I absolutely had to to preserve the gun.

I would appreciate any advice on this subject.

Thanks,

Patrick

 

[tennexplorer]

Another option is to buy another serrated trigger. They sell on here regularly and may be cheaper than one from Brownells. You can remove the serrations from it.

 

[500 Magnum Nut]

Swap the hand and spring and it should work. Remember revolvers are all fit so there is a chance you could run into problems.

 

[pownal55]

If you can locate a smooth trigger shoe that fits it would be a cheap fix.

 

[Class III]

Check out Tyler Manufacturing and Distribution Company, Inc if you decide to go with the trigger shoe. I've used them on several firearms and never had a problem with them.

Class III

 

[dant]

2.5 inch suggests a "carry " gun, stay away from ANY trigger shoe, they are for target shooting/plinking..............most guys we know,the past 45 years, on duty (detectives) or off duty,they prefer the "carry" gun triggers are 'smooth'. The 'serrated' trigger can become annoying if you have long fingers, need to be able to
"slide around and over", less likely to pull OR push your shot "Off target" ..........very easy to cut & polish (smooth) and lots of those triggers are out there...............wish I had a nickel for every revolver trigger we ever did in all these year.......

 

[danski]

For some shooters, just Dremeling the serrations LIGHTLY takes the sting and hurt out of double action--it'll feel "smoother" but retain the serration look of the original. A little oil will return the shiney tops of the serrations to a color case hardened look. Remember--LIGHTLY.

 

[snw19_357]

If you want a smooth trigger. Before you start grinding on a 30 year old trigger, I'd see if you can find a .312 smooth combat trigger first.

They were used on the 19-5s and 19-7s (19-6 had the floating hand) so there should still be a couple around.

 

[calynn]

Saw this one Midway USA by coincidence:

MidwayUSA — Shooting Supplies, Reloading, Gunsmithing, Hunting, Ammunition, Gun Parts & Rifle Scopes

Under S&W Project scroll down to removing serrations.