zogger
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Hi! I am looking at a new 586-8 in 4". For those who have this same model in version 8, what DA trigger poundage are you measuring?
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New Model 586-8, What is the DA Trigger Weight?
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Protocall_Design
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Most factory new guns come with about a 12lb. DA trigger pull. There are ways to make it a good bit less.
I would expect it to be about the same as my 686-8, which was ~12 lbs DA, and ~5 lbs SA.
Dry firing like a maniac for a couple weeks knocked off a half lb.
I recommend pulling side plates to check for oil on new S&Ws. Some ship fairly dry, or oil could've seeped out if it sat for a long time before sale. Just use appropriate driver bits and be careful not to scratch that finish.
FYI, if you use a Wolff Power Rib mainspring, even the 'carry' weight one will require a longer strain screw in modern S&W revolvers for reliable DA ignition, especially with harder primers. I also don't like lighter than 15 lb rebound springs; reset feels mushy to me.
Dry firing like a maniac for a couple weeks knocked off a half lb.
I recommend pulling side plates to check for oil on new S&Ws. Some ship fairly dry, or oil could've seeped out if it sat for a long time before sale. Just use appropriate driver bits and be careful not to scratch that finish.
FYI, if you use a Wolff Power Rib mainspring, even the 'carry' weight one will require a longer strain screw in modern S&W revolvers for reliable DA ignition, especially with harder primers. I also don't like lighter than 15 lb rebound springs; reset feels mushy to me.
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zogger
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Thanks for the feedback!
