Beretta 92 DA pull

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NSaine

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I read somewhere on this board I think where someone had put a trigger return spring from a 92D (DAO) in their 92FS to reduce the DA pull. Is this something a reasonably handy person can do? Yes, "Gunsmith Recommended", but really, what's the story?

My only complaint with my new Border Marshall is the heavy DA pull. I'd like to solve that.
 
Easy as pie. Lower the hammer, take off the grip panels, press the lanyard loop, which is actually part of the mainspring cap, down on a hard surface so that it is pushed in just a slight amount (this takes mainspring pressure off of the retaining pin) and then push out the retaining pin. The retaining spring can be pushed easily. It doesn't need to be driven with a punch. If it does, you're doing something wrong! Take out the old spring, put the new one over the hammer strut, and put the cap back in. Takes more time to describe than it does to do.

You have several choices in springs. The 92D spring is good, and some people on Beretta-L report even better results with the spring from the 8000F Cougars. Supposedly it stacks less. Do not try to use the Cougar D spring, as you will get light strikes constantly. Another thing that works is a standard 1911 mainspring. I'm using one right now. Works great, especially if you happen to have one lying around like I did.
 
So it is the mainspring I would replace? OK, I was thinking it was a different one. Good info on the 1911 spring. I have like a dozen or more of those laying around from when I went to reduced power springs in my Kimbers and Springfields. Thanks tons.
 
I didn't even notice where you wrote trigger return spring. So much for reading comprehension. As far as know, I the Ds and Fs have the same trigger spring anyway, and I just assumed you meant mainspring.

Wolff sells a reduced power coil trigger return spring, but the stock spring is already pretty light, and reducing it further would, as far as I'm concerned, make the reset too light.
 
Do as Cypselus describes. After removing the mainspring, cut 3-4 coils off using a good pair of needlenose pliers, leatherman, or Dremel tool. (GASP!...) Seriously, this will lighten and smooth your DA trigger pull to a noticeably better level. DO NOT CUT MORE THAN 4 COILS AND DON'T BEND THE DAMN SPRING WHEN YOU CLIP IT. Beretta will never tell you to do this...but it works just fine. Anything more than 4 and you will have light hammer strikes, misfires, etc. BTW, put the spring back in the gun...
 
Wolff makes a trigger spring insert that takes a linear, coil spring, as opposed to a V-spring, for greater reliability. Available in several weights, though I have heard that stock is fine and not advisable to go lower in weight.

There is also a sear spring to replace. I did the 1911 route, and it's better, but I'm still not too happy with the trigger (My Mak and AT-84S [Swiss CZ clone] both have better triggers by a good margin).
 
Well, SodaPop, I just did the 1911 spring suggestion last night and the difference in the DA pull is pretty noticeable. I'd have to say damn near half of what it was. I am very anxious to get the pistol to the range this weekend and make sure reliability has not been compromised. If I don't get any light strikes, I will be very very happy with this cheap trigger job. A big thank you to Cypselus.
 
Supposedly, the 92/96D mainspring is just the F spring with 2 coils snipped off. BTW, NSaine, did you use a standard 1911 mainspring or a reduced power? I'm using the standard, and while it didn't drop the pull by half, it probably dropped it by 25% or so, with perfect reliability so far.
 
Standard mainspring. I guestimate the DA pull was about 16 or 17 pounds. My trigger gauge only goes to 9. It was heavier by far than the other Berettas in the display case. It almost put me off buying the pistol, but I remembered reading this board and there were ways of reducing the pull. It was such a great deal I had to buy it, heavy pull and all.
 
Went to the range yesterday and functioning was flawless. I checked every spent case I could find and all the primer hits looked solid. Made me wonder what they used to look like wih that much heavier mainspring, perhaps even perforated a couple. Thanks again, I am truly happy with this pistol now.
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I did the same, clip a few loops of the spring, with my Walther semi-clone in .22. It made what is typically a terrible DA pull into one that is not in anyway unpleasant while waiting for the ultra crisp SA pull. I just hope I remember the fix for when I can afford a Beretta.
 
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