S&W model 5946
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I have two suggestions and neither is complex but neither is a simple or fun solution.
1) you can try a reduced power mainspring (hammer spring) from Wolff, this isn't expensive and they ship fast. The problem with this solution is that you absolutely increase the chances of misfire and failure to fire, so if this 5946 is used for service/duty or defense, you MUST do high volume testing with exactly the ammo you intend to carry -- this can get expensive.
2) the 5946 is a DAO design that some really like, but it's nature is simply a longer double-action trigger, it was literally meant to be this way. If you tried a 5906 you would find nearly the exact same pistol but it would have a shorter, lighter single action pull with a shorter travel reset too, albeit AFTER the long and heavy double action first shot or manual cocking of the hammer.
1) you can try a reduced power mainspring (hammer spring) from Wolff, this isn't expensive and they ship fast. The problem with this solution is that you absolutely increase the chances of misfire and failure to fire, so if this 5946 is used for service/duty or defense, you MUST do high volume testing with exactly the ammo you intend to carry -- this can get expensive.
2) the 5946 is a DAO design that some really like, but it's nature is simply a longer double-action trigger, it was literally meant to be this way. If you tried a 5906 you would find nearly the exact same pistol but it would have a shorter, lighter single action pull with a shorter travel reset too, albeit AFTER the long and heavy double action first shot or manual cocking of the hammer.
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S-W 5946
A complete disassymble, polish, and spring changes has resulted to a 8 pound and 8 ounce trigger pull. it is fantastic.
A complete disassymble, polish, and spring changes has resulted to a 8 pound and 8 ounce trigger pull. it is fantastic.
It is possible that the mainspring is an extra power spring, so replacing the spring with a stock weight spring is not a bad idea. The only other thing I can recommend is lightly polishing and deburing the sides of the hammer and trigger. Unless you have the tools and are familiar with the S&W metal receiver pistol action, this job might be best left to a good gunsmith, like forum member BMCM.
My Model 6946 has a trigger pull of somewhere between 8 and 9 pounds. It's lighter, smoother and shorter than the double action pull of my Model 439.
My Model 6946 has a trigger pull of somewhere between 8 and 9 pounds. It's lighter, smoother and shorter than the double action pull of my Model 439.
Changing out the mainspring/hammer spring is not what I'd call a hard job if you're at all mechanically inclined.
Removing the factory grips removes the mainspring so swapping to a lighter spring is not more than that.
I have several 3rd Gens that I run a 17# (the lightest I've tried) Wolff mainsprings in. To date I've never had any ignition problems in them & I handload all my ammo using CCI primers, supposedly the hardest primers.
You should get a trigger pull about 2#s or so lighter than with a factory 20#, which will be noticeable, if there's no other mechanical issues causing extra drag/binding.
Easily returned to factory strength if desired.
Nothing bets a good trigger job but there's no shame in doing it this way, IMO.
As mentioned though, give it a good range testing for reliability if it may be used for self defense.
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