Trigger Pull On New Guns

[russp1]

The wife and I just bought new S&W 442 and 642. The 442 originally had pink grips but we put them on the 642 because she liked the silver finish better. Went to the range for the first time and she, I and the instructor all agreed the 442 had an easier trigger pull. Since the 442 and 642 are supposedly the same gun except for finish, is this just a normal variation between guns or possibly intentional on S&W's part since the pink gripped 442 was intended as a woman's gun?

 

[Roger S&W]

Interesting question as I'm new to revolvers and just ordered a 442 (without the pink grips)

I'll be watching to see the comments of the very knowledgeable and helpful members here. Perhaps they may bring up the topic of "trigger job".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwOzjH1sOuc&feature=related

 

[alde]

They are all a little different. The parts are made to fit within a machine tolerance and some may just fit a bit different. It's a normal thing. I have had a 642 for a couple of years now and it has improved quite a bit with use. It has smoothed up really well. I have not done anything to it at all except shoot it.

 

[Hammerdown77]

My 642 had a fairly stiff trigger pull right out of the box. First thing I did was dry fire it about 1000 times. Seriously. Then I took off the side plate, sprayed out all the gunk and metal pieces, installed a 14 lb. rebound spring, put Tetra grease on all the contact points and buttoned it up. She's nice and smooth now.

BTW, do NOT put in a lighter main spring (hammer spring). Even a half pound difference in main spring weight can make a J frame unreliable. Ask me how I know...

 

[bountyhunter]

The wife and I just bought new S&W 442 and 642. The 442 originally had pink grips but we put them on the 642 because she liked the silver finish better. Went to the range for the first time and she, I and the instructor all agreed the 442 had an easier trigger pull. Since the 442 and 642 are supposedly the same gun except for finish, is this just a normal variation between guns or possibly intentional on S&W's part since the pink gripped 442 was intended as a woman's gun?

Normal variation. They don't change springs based on gender.