N frame serrated trigger questions

[Bearbait in NM]

Gang,

I am thinking of trying out a serrated trigger in my 625PC that came with a smooth one, of about .3 and change width. Kinda hard to measure in the gun. And I am pondering going wider. And want case color. I shoot the gun about 50/50 SA/DA, and do carry it up at the ranch for defense. May hunt with it this fall with heavy loads. No competition with the gun, just field use. Not worried about abrasion, and I try to shoot with just my finger pad.

From my research, it appears any K, L or N will work. It looks like my width choices are .365, .400 and .500. The .400 will slightly overhang the trigger guard, and the .500 much more so.

I installed a wide serrated trigger on a Ruger MKIII, and love what it did to trying to shoot small groups. Thinking wider might be nicer for precision work with my 625.

I guess my question is about the two wider sizes, the trigger guard, holsters and general feel for safety about going to the .400 or .500. perhaps cocking the hammer, and getting my finger into the trigger guard safely? Or if I needed to draw and shoot defensively, a .400 or .500 really handicapping speed? Any other thoughts?

Thanks,

Craig

 

[GF]

I think the .400 is the better of the two wider sizes on N frame revolvers. I have that size on a 6 inch 629 and for the backyard shootin' range and woods carry it serves me well.
I had the .500 on a Mod 27-2 5 inch gun I sent to S&W for a minor repair and had a "trigger job" and overall tune-up while it was there. It was sent back with the narrower target trigger and that's when I really noticed the difference between the two.
But having said that, I have the half inch trigger on some revolvers we used to call Full Target guns (Target hammer, target trigger and white outline/red ramp sights) and it's a fine set up.

I just like the slightly narrower trigger on my "shooter" revolvers.

GF

 

[Bearbait in NM]

GF,

Thanks. I guess that is what I need to sort out as my gun is certainly a "shooter" type candidate. I appreciate your thoughts,

Craig

 

[colt_saa]

I love the .400" and .500" target triggers on my target guns. The finger pad settles very firmly in that wide grooved space. Absolutely an enhancement to the narrow options.

For firearms that are strictly carry gun, I go with the .312" combat trigger. The narrower smooth trigger easily accepts any error I have in trigger placement under stress in a situation were speed is paramount.

For the firearms that will be put into DA duty and a well as outings shooting SA, I go with the .400" combat trigger. This gives you a significantly wider trigger (30% wider) than the .312" combat trigger currently installed in your firearm. While not the rock solid finger placement of a grooved trigger, it works quite well and still maintains a smooth trigger for rapid shooting

BTW, the trigger widths are .265", .312", .400" & .500"

 

[brokenprism]

The only thing I don't like about my 629-1 is the smooth trigger. I'm glad it's wide, but there is nothing like the feel of a S&W grooved target trigger. Or a Python hammer. : ) They're like sx, only better.

 

[OKFC05]

The wide serrated triggers are designed for precision single-action shooting; none better for the purpose.
Frankly, the serrated target triggers are lousy for rapid double-action shooting, either competition or defense.

Strongly suggest you try a little shooting against a timer, like an IDPA match. It is a revelation.

You pays your money and you makes your choices.

 

[Bearbait in NM]

Thanks again, gang. I looks like .400 should be the way to go. I still want to try serrated, as I find my finger sliding ever so slightly on my current smooth trigger when doing more slow controlled DA work. Colt, yes, I meant to type .265, not .365 ;^) I appreciate the pictures.

OKF, while I am not really interested in timing myself per se, I will be able to figure out where and what gets traded off, so to speak. I have a Colt in 357 (snubbie) with a slightly serrated trigger, and that trigger helps my speed work, or at least as I perceive it.

It only took 4 sets of stocks before I narrowed down what will work best for me. 2 or 3 stabs at a trigger should be a little cheaper. Now to find a case, .400 serrated. And boy it sure would be grand if someone would make a case new style hammer, with a slightly larger thumb piece......

Craig

 

[David Sinko]

I prefer the grooved .265" trigger for fast DA shooting and install these in all my carry guns. Sometimes I will take the smooth .312" trigger and cut two grooves into the face of it with the Dremel. This also works very well for me. The .400" is too wide for me, but a local shooter puts these in his match guns and does extremely well when shooting fast DA. Basically it's a matter of individual preference and what works for you. But I do find that a smooth trigger is a great detriment to fast and accurate DA revolver shooting.

Dave Sinko

 

[Bearbait in NM]

Just an update.

I did find a serrated .400 trigger on GB. It went in with zero issues, and passed all the safety checks. The SA mode dropped the weight a few ounces from the same setup with the factory trigger. In DA, the weight is about the same.

Had it out this weekend, and am very happy with it. I fired off about 150 rounds in about 20 minutes, mixed 45acp, +p and Super. Some SA and most DA, as i wanted to see whether I would get any soreness. And no, I did not shoot against a timer, as this gun is not competition or CCW.

I am really liking the wider trigger, and the serrations are not nearly as "rough" as I thought they might be.

The only "wierd" thing is that in fast DA, the gun seems to pull right for me. I saw this in dry firing and in live. My stock PC trigger came with a trigger stop pin, on the lower portion of the trigger. This new trigger does not have this feature, and is being stopped higher up. With my stock trigger, my misses were more random, all around the target. With the new trigger, almost always a hair right. When dry firing in SA mode, I can watch the front sight bump right, when the hammer falls.

Finding DA revolvers at this later date in my life, I guess I have something new to work on.....

Craig