Toocold6
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I just bought a used Model 65-4. Cocked the trigger feels about 3 lbs (maybe less). Is that about right or has the gun been worked on.
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If I understand your question correctly, the SINGLE ACTION trigger pull on a S&W Revolver is usually between 3.25 - 4.0 pounds, very smooth and creep-free. Many are incredibly great right out of the box. Without a trigger pull scale or actually feeling the pull personally, we are just guessing what yours really is - but to someone not use to OLDER high quality Smith Revolvers - yes, they are terrific triggers right out of the box - one of the S&W "claim to fame" features.
SINGLE ACTION is when you manually cock the hammer back and pull the trigger to fire the gun. DOUBLE ACTION is where you simply pull the trigger and the trigger rotates the cylinder, cocks the hammer and fires the gun. The DA pull on a typical Smith is somewhere around 10 - 11 pounds.
If you think yours has an excessively light (hair trigger) SA pull, get it tested and checked by someone with a trigger pull scale and know for sure. If it winds up to be too light have a Gunsmith look at it. Who knows what was done to an old revolver over the years when the history is unknown.
SINGLE ACTION is when you manually cock the hammer back and pull the trigger to fire the gun. DOUBLE ACTION is where you simply pull the trigger and the trigger rotates the cylinder, cocks the hammer and fires the gun. The DA pull on a typical Smith is somewhere around 10 - 11 pounds.
If you think yours has an excessively light (hair trigger) SA pull, get it tested and checked by someone with a trigger pull scale and know for sure. If it winds up to be too light have a Gunsmith look at it. Who knows what was done to an old revolver over the years when the history is unknown.
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Toocold6
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I really like it just like it is. I bought it used and it appears to have a few miles on it. Was not a keep in the drawer gun. Got a chance to shoot it today. It's a keeper. Thanks.
Inusuit
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As chief38 says, it's very difficult to guess the trigger pull weight. I have several handguns with triggers at a measured two pounds, but these were tuned for competition in IPSC and SASS. I would not carry one that light for defense lest an unintentional discharge be fueled by stress and adrenaline.
I have Smith revolvers made from 1965 to 1985 that have excellent triggers. I guess them at 3 pounds single action when compared to my competition guns. Typically, triggers smooth out with use and can feel lighter than the actual measured weight. Conversely, rough or creepy triggers can feel heavier. You have the advantage of an older gun that may have smoothed out with use. I've never felt the need for a trigger job on a Smith revolver.
I have Smith revolvers made from 1965 to 1985 that have excellent triggers. I guess them at 3 pounds single action when compared to my competition guns. Typically, triggers smooth out with use and can feel lighter than the actual measured weight. Conversely, rough or creepy triggers can feel heavier. You have the advantage of an older gun that may have smoothed out with use. I've never felt the need for a trigger job on a Smith revolver.
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