policerevolvercollector
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Is this a symptom of a worn sear?
Symptom of a worn sear?? (Video)
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scooter123
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I got a bit of the video, about 7 seconds worth. I would suggest that you describe what is happening. BTW, if you can push the hammer off the cocked position with your thumb that is called Push Off and is caused by either a worn sear or a sear that is badly clogged with dried up old grease.
Pisgah
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Worn sear is a possibility. Also, a worn or Bubba -"improved" hammer notch. Either way, it needs fixing.
Push off has nothing to do with the DA sear. The condition is caused by damage to either the SA bevel on the trigger, or the SA cocking notch on the hammer.....or both.
If the hammer notch is in-tact and has not been tampered with, you may be able to restore fuction by sharpening the trigger bevel back to the factory prescribed angle. This is a job for someone that has the proper stone, and knows the correct procedure. Check the condition of the hammer notch carefully, with a magnifier. If the hammer notch is damaged or has been altered, it will have to be replaced.
I would also suspect that the OEM rebound slide spring has been either cut or replaced with a lower poundage, aftermarket one. Replacing the altered rebound slide spring with th new, OEM spring may restore function if the trigger and hammer surfaces are undamaged.
If the hammer notch is in-tact and has not been tampered with, you may be able to restore fuction by sharpening the trigger bevel back to the factory prescribed angle. This is a job for someone that has the proper stone, and knows the correct procedure. Check the condition of the hammer notch carefully, with a magnifier. If the hammer notch is damaged or has been altered, it will have to be replaced.
I would also suspect that the OEM rebound slide spring has been either cut or replaced with a lower poundage, aftermarket one. Replacing the altered rebound slide spring with th new, OEM spring may restore function if the trigger and hammer surfaces are undamaged.
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policerevolvercollector
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So, provided that the hammer notch checks ok, replacing the trigger would be the solution? I actually have a spare trigger or two. Double action works fine. It will cock in SA and will work properly about 50% of the time before showing the malfunction in the video.
Since triggers are not "drop in" parts, resharpening the trigger would be the most simple fix. Any competant gunsmith will be able to assess and repair the bevel.
One of your extra hammers might work without alteration or fitting.
First, check/replace the rebound slide spring with a new, OEM spring. It's probably altered. Replacing the rebound slide spring with an OEM full length spring might fix the problem without further intervention.
One of your extra hammers might work without alteration or fitting.
First, check/replace the rebound slide spring with a new, OEM spring. It's probably altered. Replacing the rebound slide spring with an OEM full length spring might fix the problem without further intervention.
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policerevolvercollector
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I will try and that first. Thank you very much!!!
You're expertise is ALWAYS appreciated!!!
Merry Christmas!
Charles
You're expertise is ALWAYS appreciated!!!
Merry Christmas!
Charles
scooter123
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Don't know if it's Windows 10 or Photobucket but I can't get a complete video from that link. Hopefully Armorer951 was able to pull up a complete video and provided you with the correct answer. One thing that I will caution you about is that finding well qualified revolver gunsmiths today is beyond challenging in many areas of the US today. Be careful to check the references of anyone you are considering to repair your revolver, because there are a lot of folks claiming to be familiar with revolvers who just don't have enough experience in this area to be trusted.
