What is the trigger pull on a Smith & Wesson?

What is the trigger pull on a Smith & Wesson?

Standard Trigger Pull The trigger pull of the Sigma as measured by one gunsmith and reviewer of the pistol is 9.1 pounds. Other owners of the gun have reported trigger pulls consistently in the 8- to 12-pound range.

Can you adjust trigger pull on a revolver?

Lightening and smoothing the trigger pull on a S&W revolver can be a safe and easy job if you have the right tools. Some Smith & Wesson revolvers come from the factory with a rough double action trigger pull. Using just a couple of hand tools the double action pull can easily be smoothed out.

What does the rebound spring do in a S&W revolver?

Trigger rebound springs are common to all Smith & Wesson J, K, L and N frame revolvers. These springs greatly influence the double action trigger pull which is a major concern of competitive shooters.

Is a lighter trigger pull better?

Generally speaking, the less work a trigger does, the lighter the pull. Striker-fired semiauto trigger pulls are generally somewhere in the middle in terms of pull weight, and striker-fired guns have more trigger travel than most single-action firearms.

What is an action job on a revolver?

Usually an action job entails polishing the bearing parts and surfaces and making sure everything functions smoothly. The trigger pull is usually adjusted to the owner specs.

How heavy is a Glock trigger?

The standard Glock trigger pull (with a 5.5-lb connector) runs around 6-7 pounds, but that was WAY too light for some police departments whose officers were sorely undertrained, and had more than several instances of negligent discharges.

How heavy are revolver triggers?

Most striker-fired semiauto pistols have trigger pull weights that range from 5 to 7 pounds, and these triggers generally have some take-up.

What is a revolver action job?

Basically it means polishing all the metal parts that rub together, but it is knowing how to do it safely and correctly that earns a gunsmith his or her keep.

How many pounds does it take to pull a trigger?

Trigger Pull Weight for a Handgun > As a general rule, a serious use pistol should have a trigger no lighter than 4 pounds and ideally no more than 6 pounds.

How many pounds is a light trigger pull?

Most striker-fired semiauto pistols have trigger pull weights that range from 5 to 7 pounds, and these triggers generally have some take-up. That take-up actually serves to finish tensioning the striker, and many striker-fired guns have trigger safeties that require that take-up before firing.