Smith Revolver Trigger Job...Where to send?

[1BadSmith]

I have two revolver that I traded for a few years back, one is a 625 JM and one is a 686 plus. They both came with a bunch of goodies and some parts the owner changed himself. Looks like he put Wilson Combat springs in them, problem is , both are hare triggers, as in dangerous! Both are super accurate and don't misfire often from light strikes. But I would NEVER let anybody else fire them the way they are. I've put a few Wilson springs in myself over the years, but I really have zero interest in messing with either of these. I just want to send them off and have somebody do the work. Any good candidates for this? I really don't want a place that is a year out or anything, if i can help it. Also, none of the internals look sanded or polished, I just think it was different springs in both. Thanks for the help.

 

[gwpercle]

My Go-To gunsmith for Trigger Magic is
Clark Custom Guns Clark Custom Guns | Established 1950 | Princeton Louisiana
Give them a phone call and discuss what you want done and time . I haven't found a better place for trigger work .
I am a very satisfied customer !
Gary

 

[toad67]

Are the strain screws the correct length, and tight?

 

[Protocall_Design]

Usually the single action weight is regulated mostly by the rebound spring. In some cases, the sear and/or notch may need some work.

 

[BigGunGuy]

Performance center

Smith and Wesson's performance center gunsmiths do trigger work

 

[310Pilot]

I recommend Nelson Ford on Phoenix. He is a long time, highly experienced gunsmith with an impeccabe reputation. One of the top revolver Smith's in the country, he will not let an unsafe gun out of his shop. He usually has a backlog, but you can get on his schedule and he will contact you when it is time to ship to him so it isn't sitting in his shop for an extended period before he can finish other work in progress. Also, Frank Glenn, also in Phoenix, is similarly skilled and conscientious. You can Google both of them for more info.

 

[Rpg]

For the work you want, Smith may be the best resource.

You're essentially asking that the guns be returned to original specs. Smith does this every day. They may also have the best turn around and most reasonable prices.

I wouldn't use them to get the best trigger possible: there are independent gunsmiths that will do a much better action job.

 

[WR Moore]

Kinda depends upon how you intend to use the guns. While Protocol Design has a point, if you intend mostly DA work, in a lot of cases by the time you get the DA at a good point, the SA is a problem or very close to a problem.
Given the tiny SA notch, I've always been chicken to work on them.

I rescued a 64-5 several years back and during the rebuild removed the SA notch-correctly- from the new hammer I was installing. Can't do a good comparison. If you're primarily a SA shooter and previous owners didn't mess with the SA notch/sear, going back to factory standard springs and strain screw might well do what you want.

 

[Pef]

If it is just restoring to stock, which may involve installing a factory leaf spring and a factory rebound spring, most competent gunsmiths should be able to do this. You are in Wisconsin, I'd just search for Gunsmiths in Madison and read reviews (Yelp, etc.).

Hopefully the previous owner didn't do an odd job on the SA sear.

By the way, swapping these out is an easy job, but I understand from your post you do not want to do this.

 

[Greyman50]

I would Bet someone stoned the hammer and trigger, replaced main and return spring.
Installing new hammers, triggers and springs should return them to " original" condition.

 

[cherrypointmarine]

Contact BMCM here on the forum . The man is a master gunsmith and a true artist . He's worked on many of my Smith's as well on a lot of my friends here . Do a search and follow some of the stuff he's done here . He did an in depth post on my 745 he did for me , it was bad off when I got it .

 

[series guy]

The feel of a trigger when randomly handling a gun and the feel when holding on target and shooting for accuracy are two very different things. The first thing you should do is have them checked with a trigger pull scale. If they are over 2 pounds and don't have any push off they are safe and properly set up for target shooting. Measure them before spending any money.

 

[Greyman50]

Have done my own and couple friends action jobs on K and N frames. My 6" Mdl. 19's trigger is very, very nice and crisp , perfect for bullseye or sitting in a blind. As posted, use a trigger gauge to check them. By chance you are " mechanical inclined" it is easy to switch hammers and triggers. Replacements MAY Fit just fine or need a little fitting. Not sure how available the hammers and triggers are.

 

[DETROIT]

There are several talented smiths out there. Here are a few solid ones.

Alex Hamilton
About Alex | Ten Ring Precision

https://www.geminicustoms.com/

Action Jobs | Clark Custom Guns

 

[schutz5]

Frank Glenn !!

 

[AzShooter]

I would go with Nelson Ford, The Gunsmith, Phoenix, Az. I've had Nelson do a lot of work for me for over 45 years. He'll give you a 7 pound double action trigger pull that is smooth and most of all reliable.

 

[chief38]

If you really don't want to do this yourself, the next best thing would be to contact the GS's above that were listed by posters. Of course these simple gun-smithing tasks SHOULD be able to be done by a local GS, however after reading so many stories about butcher jobs I understand your concerns.

When using a highly recommended and talented GS you are going to pay top dollar and wait longer as they are now in huge demand. Just the way it is.

 

[glider1]

I had the same issue with a used model 66, 1 1/2 lb single action trigger. I got a full-strength trigger rebound spring from Wolf and that brought it up to 2 lbs, perfect. Cost me 8 bucks I think. Hammers and triggers are pricey but if someone has taken too much metal off either one there's not much you can do about that except replace the faulty part. If you were to send the gun to a well known smith to replace the hammer or trigger you might have more in the gun than it is worth.

 

[VictorLouis]

I recommend Nelson Ford on Phoenix. He is a long time, highly experienced gunsmith with an impeccabe reputation. One of the top revolver Smith's in the country, he will not let an unsafe gun out of his shop. He usually has a backlog, but you can get on his schedule and he will contact you when it is time to ship to him so it isn't sitting in his shop for an extended period before he can finish other work in progress.

Also, Frank Glenn, also in Phoenix, is similarly skilled and conscientious. You can Google both of them for more info.

The Gunsmith, Inc.

While his website is nothing to speak of, the work is great.

Frank Glenn-Glenn Custom Complete Gunsmithing Service Glendale AZ

Having experience with both, as we are all neighbors, I think Mr. Glenn is your man for this job. He is willing to do what the customer wants, and charge accordingly. No more, no less. Ford likes to charge an 'everything' rate, and do everything the gun needs, with a full action-job and cleaning. Just my two cents.