Need hints for triggerjob on m19

[Texcut]

Hi,

I´m planning a triggerjob on my m19, to adjust my
original doubleaction pull (witch is terrible). The
singleaction pull is excellent.

I´ve been taking in some info from different forums
and DVD:s (such Jerry Miculek´s; Trigger job).

I will gladly receive som more hints on this subjekt.

And last, how will this adjustments affect my single-
action pull?
(Or, how will I keep my excellent singleaction pull after
thouse adjustments?)

Regards,

Mike

 

[gizamo]

Mike,

Start out with a good overall cleaning of the internal parts. Then a good lube....without any other changes to your gun. Once you have it back together, see if the DA trigger pull needs any improvement. Sometimes the years of accumulated and dried in place gun solvents gum things up enought to affect trigger pull....

 

[HAWKEYE10]

You can help the trigger pull by installing a 13 pound rebound spring. Also you can install a reduced power main spring. If you are going to use the gun for self defense don't install a reduced power main spring, you might start getting light strikes. Don

 

[Double-O-Dave]

Mike,

Plus 1000 what Senor Giz says. In my experience, this will solve many trigger action issues on any firearm. One caution - get a proper fitting set of screwdrivers before removing the side plate - you can get a decent set for approx. $20.00. Buggered screw heads are the sign of a real, and very possibly dangerous, amateur gun mechanic. Also, a second caution - remove the side plate carefully, and properly. By that I mean don't pry the side plate up, and don't let it drop or fall onto a hard surface. You may have to remove and reinstall the side plate several times, so get used to doing it right.

Best of luck,

Dave

 

[akviper]

Listen to Gizamo. Proper removal of the side plate and a good cleaning and lube will smooth things out. Dry firing a few thousand times will make the double action feel smoother and lighter without messing with springs. If you venture into the screwing with springs route, study the manuals carefully and perform the necessary safety checks afterward. Rebound springs not only return the trigger but have to move the rebound safety fast enough to preclude firing if the you have a major hammer malfunction. A rebound spring that is too light will result in a very dangerous gun. Unless the revolver is target use only, factory springs will do just fine.

 

[robertrwalsh]

Listen to Giz. Dont screw with the internals except MAYBE polish up the rebound slide real good. That can't really hurt anything and it can smooth up your double action trigger a fair bit. Dont clip or thin springs, use replacement items. Dont shorten the strain screw, it messes up the internal geometry.

 

[sw282]

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[moosedog]

After a good cleaning and reoiling, see if the trigger pull is still in need of work like suggested.
Is the trigger pull the same on all 6 cylinders? In DA & SA? If not, there are other issues.
If all six are the same but too heavy, try the spring kit before you start removing metal. Keep all original springs as you can always go back. Not so if you start filing away on it.
Most trigger jobs done by polishing, are just an accelerated wearing and breaking in of the moving parts. The same can be accomplished by shooting the gun alot and dry firing.