Model 642 torsion spring - striaght or bent long leg?

[Dr.Bill]

OK, I made the rookie mistake of letting the hand come off the tirgger. As you probably know, the torsion spring is not easy to get back in place!


On most of the videos I've seen, the J-frame torsion spring has a short leg and a long leg and both are straight. With mine, the long leg has a nearly 90 degree bend. On most parts diagrams, both legs look straight. However, I have seen both styles for sale.


Which is correct for a 642? If it's the straight one, I won't waste any more time trying to get mine back together!


Thanks for any assistance! Tips on getting the darn thing back in there are welcome as well!


Photos of the two options here:


Bent:
Hand Torsion Spring, New Factory Original


Straight:
Smith & Wesson J-Frame Hand Spring: MGW

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

Easy peezy to put back on hammer.....Use the guard on a weedless fish hook to hook the spring in the hammer. Pull it up with the guard.......Slide hand in place.....Pull weed guard off end of spring.....a 30 second job at most.