ezb57
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OK, dumb question time. What and where is the trigger stop I see mentioned concerning some models? I am familiar with those on shotguns but I don't see anything similar on Smiths. Is it internal? Thanks in advance
On the Smiths I am familiar with it is a rod inserted into the trigger return spring, inside the mechanism. Of course people have been known to add one externally, often to the back of the trigger.
On some older models there is one on the upper rear area of the trigger guard.
The rod inserted in the rebound spring is how they did it on N Frames. K Frames used the small part type that was installed with a single screw. Many LE agency’s had their armorers remove them from officer’s M15s in fear of them inadvertently coming loose and causing a jam.
Some of my revolvers have trigger stops and some do not. I’ve not had any come loose and since I don’t carry revolvers anymore I’ve opted to leave them in place. When actual shooting revolvers I don’t notice or care much if they are installed or not and makes no real difference to me.
I'm not at all familiar with any LE Agencies issuing M15's as a duty weapon.
I'm not at all familiar with any LE Agencies issuing M15's as a duty weapon. The common issue was either the M10 or M19. For more firepower some were issued the N Frame M28.
The M15 cylinder was purposely made TO NOT be able to load .357 cartridges which, although more powerful, wore out 'shooting guns' (as opposed to 'holster guns; fired once or twice for duty qualification.)
In addition, M15's were considered a 'target' gun- as they only shot .38 Spls, thus not eroding the first inch or two of the barrel throat-making a sloppier exit for a projectile...and also avoided a more rapid 'flame-cutting of the frame directly on top of the barrel/under the top strap. You can frequently see flame erosion on a well shot centerfire Smith if you open the cylinder and look directly above the approx. 3/16" of barrel length that mates to the cylinder's chambers when firing.