Ruger SP-101 and Trigger Lightening

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Gary H

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Sounds very electrical.

Amy can't even pull the DA trigger. She is rather small and doesn't have the strength. How much can the DA pull be reduced and can I do it myself by replacing the springs, or is this best left to a Smith? What springs?
 
Wolff Spring Kit 17113 from Brownells will solve your problem, and yes it's easy to do yourself. I did my SP101 seven years ago, lightened the trigger a ton and thousand of rounds later not a single misfire that I can remember. Underrated but IMO one of the best revolvers of all time. -- Kernel
 
I agree with Kernel. Get the Wolff springs and you'll be happy.

If you want a 1st class trigger job, consider Teddy Jacobsen at Actions by "T". (www.actionsbyt.com) He'll use the Wolff springs too, but he'll also polish every piece inside that trigger that needs it, and it will be soooo smooth! It'll run about $120 or so, but well worth it! (he'll also clean it, lube it paint your sights if you want and other stuff free of charge)
 
Yup will work and when you are done with the 120.00$ trigger job you will have allmost as good a trigger as a old used S&W K frame.
Sorry had to say that.

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Bob--- Age and deceit will overcome youth and speed.
I'm old and deceitful.
 
Replaced the springs as suggested and had great results. Amy has been shooting with this gun for a long time now. Thanks for the suggestion.

I'm now thinking of going the last bit and having the trigger rounded and everything polished. Is this easy to do with a dremel, or is it best to send to a Smith? If easy to do, is their a website with instructions, or pointers?

Thanks again..
 
You definitely do not want to use a dremel. This is a job for a smith with the proper stones. It is not a difficult job, it is just a matter of knowing where to stone, and how much.
 
Got it..

BTW: The Dremel was for rounding the trigger.

I recall reading that over doing it with the trigger can ruin the action.

Thanks
 
Yes you can use the Dremil tool to round the trigger. They work great. Use a stone to take the bulk of material off, followed by a sanding drum and then ploish with a buffing cylinder with buffing compound on it. As for the internals, it is best left to an experienced smith unless you know exactly what you are doing.
Good Shooting - John K
P.S. It's great that you have taught your wife to shoot. Every man should teach their wife and children to shoot.
 
Gary, thanks for the post work report. Glad Amy is now enjoying it.

Neat that Rich was able to save the old threads when the puter was sick.

Sam
 
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