Question about S&W 627PC

[Redlegvzv]

I have two S&W .357 revolvers: a 686+ seven-shooter, and the 627PC 8-shooter. I had my gunsmith do a trigger job on the 686+ and it now shoots like a dream. I picked up both guns in 2013 so they are latest vintage.

My question is whether I should have a trigger job done on my 627PC or just shoot the gun a lot and let it wear in. The 627 has a very good trigger; no doubt of that. But the 686+ after the trigger job has a lighter trigger that seems to impart better accuracy.

I suppose my concern is that the 627 PC was tuned up at the Performance Center and perhaps I should leave the trigger alone. I'd appreciate all opinions.

My 627PC:

 

[R*E]

What did the trigger job on the 686+ consist of? I thought the PC guns had trigger jobs. Maybe all you need is a lighter rebound spring in the PC gun?

 

[Redlegvzv]

What did the trigger job on the 686+ consist of? I thought the PC guns had trigger jobs. Maybe all you need is a lighter rebound spring in the PC gun?

Yes, among other things a lighter rebound spring in the 686+.

She is a shootin' fool.

 

[M3Stuart]

Full disclosure; I do not own any PC guns.

That said, I would NOT do a trigger job on a PC gun because then it wouldn't be a PC gun anymore. I wouldn't touch the insides of it.

I totally agree though that 90% of the value in a revolver is in the trigger - or at least the trigger, sights and balance as far as accuracy goes.

 

[Co Th G]

I have two S&W .357 revolvers: a 686+ seven-shooter, and the 627PC 8-shooter. I had my gunsmith do a trigger job on the 686+ and it now shoots like a dream. I picked up both guns in 2013 so they are latest vintage.

My question is whether I should have a trigger job done on my 627PC or just shoot the gun a lot and let it wear in. The 627 has a very good trigger; no doubt of that. But the 686+ after the trigger job has a lighter trigger that seems to impart better accuracy.

I suppose my concern is that the 627 PC was tuned up at the Performance Center and perhaps I should leave the trigger alone. I'd appreciate all opinions.

My 627PC:

Performance Center should be renamed Profit Center, for that's all the place is now. I'm forced to use a 5" 627PC since I shoot USPSA. My gun was horrible out of the box. All sorts of issues that had to be addressed. I don't care about the stock trigger pull as my competition revolvers are all Carmonized with a 6lb DA pull.

 

[riverrat38]

According to the S&W website, the PC revolvers come with a "PC Tuned Action".
I once owned a M686 PC with the 2.5 inch barrel. Blood Works Light. It had a very nice action, was a flawless gun, and was the most accurate revolver I have ever shot, even though it was a snub.

Best,
Rick

 

[Co Th G]

According to the S&W website, the PC revolvers come with a "PC Tuned Action".
I once owned a M686 PC with the 2.5 inch barrel. Blood Works Light. It had a very nice action, was a flawless gun, and was the most accurate revolver I have ever shot, even though it was a snub.

Best,
Rick

That means nothing. I have two PC revos and their "PC Tuned Action" consists of a reduced power rebound spring and Wolf ribbed mainspring. The MIM internals had NO evidence of being stoned or otherwise "tuned".

 

[okiegtrider]

FWIW, doesn't sound to me like a PC action is anything special. It's your gun, slick it up the way you want it and enjoy it.

 

[Harkrader]

"The 627 has a very good trigger; no doubt of that."

If that's so, I would wonder why you figure it needs additional work. If you're a hard-core competitor, get it done to your satisfaction and don't even consider whether it is still a PC gun. It's a tool.

No gun of mine has ever been a "Pinky Ring" gun. It does what I want or I dump it. Mostly.

Looong time ago I was issued the Sigs, especially the 228/9mm. Trigger was fine, but a coworker had his given a "reliability package" by Novak. It made a real difference in the feel of the trigger. I sent mine to Novak, and years later sent a 229. Both came back with smooth-as-silk trigger actions.

Did that really make a difference in any practical application? No. I've not had a trigger job done since, except on guns that felt as though there was sand in the action, or the trigger would hang up. Not for Cowboy, IDPA or IPSC. Perhaps if I was a champion-class shooter such work might make a difference. For duty, self-defense and my middle-of-the-pack competitor standing, no.

Further, everything is relative. When I got a really nice Python I took it to a gunsmith friend thinking I would impress him. He pulled the trigger one time and said "OH! I can fix that!" And proceeded to show me his glass-like 29.

One of our sons is professional military and I started teaching him to shoot when he was five. I was extolling the virtues of the Python and set it beside a GP-100 for him to compare. My pride-swollen chest deflated like a burst balloon when he proclaimed the Ruger had the better trigger. He started shooting my Beretta 92's when he was 10 and said by comparison the ones issued in the desert are poorly cared-for and maintained. BUT, as I like to think *I* taught him, he can pick up anything and shoot it well.

In summary, if you can really justify it, get it done. Otherwise save your money.

 

[riverrat38]

That means nothing. I have two PC revos and their "PC Tuned Action" consists of a reduced power rebound spring and Wolf ribbed mainspring. The MIM internals had NO evidence of being stoned or otherwise "tuned".

Thats disappointing to read. My Pro Series SSR comes with the ribbed main spring. There is a S&W video that really hypes the work done on the PC revolvers. I just can't find it right now.

Best,
Rick

 

[*chris*]

I have a few PC guns and the triggers are all pretty heavy. They certainly can be improved by a competent gunsmith. Remember they are tuned to shoot any ammo, I have a 686 that will only shoot Federal primers...

Chris

 

[ridgewalker]

My question is whether I should have a trigger job done on my 627PC or just shoot the gun a lot and let it wear in. The 627 has a very good trigger; no doubt of that. .

I suppose my concern is that the 627 PC was tuned up at the Performance Center and perhaps I should leave the trigger alone. I'd appreciate all opinions.

I vote shoot the gun a lot and let it wear in.

 

[jrandyh]

I have the 686 2.5 PC gun. Nothing special about the action. The gun was also out if time as well as a few other things. I sent it back and it's better but nothing like my older smith tuned by mastersmith or even a good armorer.
JR

 

[gwalchmai]

I'd put 2000 rounds through it before I thought about a trigger job.

 

[Co Th G]

I'd put 2000 rounds through it before I thought about a trigger job.

I shoot USPSA and for my 5" 627, I sent it to my revosmith to be fully Carmonized before I took my first shot with it.