Reeder Custom Guns - Some folks doing a "trigger job" rely too much on springs

WB
Some folks doing a "trigger job" rely too much on springs
Friday, December 18, 2020, 09:45

They might install lighter mainsprings that relieve friction on the trigger/sear interface and notably lighten the weight of pull. But the difference between the literal 3# and 4# pull is much less notable if the let off is with minimal take up, crisp, and limited overtravel. You'd hardly notice it. Now on a sloppy "spring job" in place of a proper trigger and action job you'd notice it more.

A light pull and lazy hammer fall is a poor trade. It may feel good in your living room, impress your friends in the Gunshop. But in the field it may yield less stellar performance. Polishing the sides of the hammer, it's rotational parts, and the rubbing inside interfacing (hammer sides / frame) surfaces of the inner frame does wonders to a hammer's fall itself. As Jim's writing notes the firm snap of that hammer and firing pin hit is very important to cartridge performance.

Primers .. How they work .. - Jim Taylor, 2020-12-18, 07:57
- This is interesting - GregG, 2020-12-18, 08:12
  - Too many variables, depends on the gun, - Jim Taylor, 2020-12-18, 08:30
    - Okay. Thank you, Jim. (nm) - GregG, 2020-12-18, 08:51
      - I'm worried about sporatic variations and misfires, not fps (nm) - WB, 2020-12-18, 10:04
        Yes. Consistancy and reliability is most important. (nm) - Jim Taylor, 2020-12-18, 10:36
- A snappy mainspring does not effect a good - WB, 2020-12-18, 08:03
  - Not to mention, lighter springs increase lock time - JD, 2020-12-18, 17:23
  - You answered my question before I could ask it - GregG, 2020-12-18, 08:15
    - Some folks doing a "trigger job" rely too much on springs - WB, 2020-12-18, 09:45