Hey guys...
Just thought I'd ask...
Since I'm new to handguns when shooting my Taurus Model 627 revolver shooting it single action I'm fine, but shooting double action the trigger is a little stiff to pull and affects my shot placement...

I've noticed that on the newer model taurus's they have an adjustment inside the grip to affect trigger pull however mine does not, just a simple spring....

Is there anyway to modify it to make the pull easier? Like trimming a coil or two off of the spring?

Thanks!

You might try a "reduced power" Wolff spring kit from their website. If you don't feel comfortable modifying the gun yourself I'm sure a competent gunsmith could help you.

I would save your stock springs rather than modify them.

Good advice. If you are going to replace the springs, try replacing just the trigger return spring first as this will help some. If you don't have to lighten the mainspring, that's good as you don't risk misfires.

So there are 2 springs? The only one I knew of was the large one that goes down into the grip...
I'm assuming thats the main spring correct?
and the "trigger return spring" is just to pull the trigger back forward?

99GT

Your knowledge of the inner workings of a handgun are equal to mine. Guys like us need to use the services of a gunsmith. In fact, my S&W 357 has the same problem. It is at the gunsmith's now. Having a Wolff spring kit installed and the necessary parts smoothed.

So there are 2 springs?

Yes, there are two springs.

There is the main spring in the handguns grip and the trigger return spring in with the action of the handgun.

As MikeG eluded too repalcing springs can be a trial and error process. It can be more complicated than simply installing a new set of springs.

I've seen shooters install these kits without the proper knowledge and end up breaking the trigger stud which can be expensive to repair. In the long run it may be less expensive to let a gunsmith do the installation and check everything out at the same time.

In addition to the advice above, I would reccomend you have the action tuned and leave your stock springs in the revolver. You can run into problems with the gun not going off with certain brands of ammo and primers if the springs are lightened too much, especially when being fired double action. If the action is smooth it will feel much lighter, and actually be somewhat lighter, and be much easier to use to good effect when firing double action. This problem has been more prevalent, in my experience, when using revolvers that don't have the firing pin attached to the hammer, such as the case is with your revolver.

What do they do when they "tune" the action? just polish it?
Can anyone give me a general idea of what a gunsmith would charge? I don't even think we have any gunsmiths here local....

Hey guys...
Just thought I'd ask...
Since I'm new to handguns when shooting my Taurus Model 627 revolver shooting it single action I'm fine, but shooting double action the trigger is a little stiff to pull and affects my shot placement...

I've noticed that on the newer model taurus's they have an adjustment inside the grip to affect trigger pull however mine does not, just a simple spring....

Is there anyway to modify it to make the pull easier? Like trimming a coil or two off of the spring?

Thanks!
Before you start screwing around with your Taurus, you want get thee to Midway (www.midwayusa.com), or some other source, and pick up a book called S&W Revolver - A Shop Manual by Jerry Kuhnhausen for about $19. Since most revolvers that aren't Colts or Rugers are much like Smith & Wessons, and all S&Ws are essentially the same, the book will show you how to work on most revolvers, install spring kits, reduce trigger pulls, install sights, etc. Most importantly, it will show you how to take off a revolver's sideplate and take the action apart without buggering the gun.
Xzec.

99Grandtouring, To "tune" a revolver involves more than just polishing, First you need to take out the end shake of the cylinder and tighten the yoke or crane, then check the alingment of the cylinder pin to the frame.Once that is done then you can move on to the action, Polishing the inside of the frame where there is friction on the trigger, hammer, cylinder stop and hand. Then you need to check cylinder alingment to the barrel and adjust the ratchet, hand and cylinder stop if the alingment isn't just right. Then we move on to the sear, notches and springs to set the the trigger pull. If you don"t have all the tools and skills to do all of this Don't even try, take it to a smith that knows what he is doing or you will end up with a unsafe or non working firearm. Bobby

i do hand exercise to strengthen my fingers and grip for revolver. i think you'll get used to it after 1000 rounds. smith and wesson does make revolvers with better grip to give small hand shooter better control of the gun. taurus tracker model is built just right for typical american, but not for folks with smaller hands. i am one of those folks.

well the first time I shot my gun I shot it single action every time...
This last time I went to the range I made it a point to shoot double action....
It wasn't to bad and seemed to get easier....
I think with some time I'll adapt to it, and then might look into getting the action tuned....
Now to just stop flinching when I pull the trigger :)

i hate the trigger snap when i shoot offhand.

folks have been saying glock is super safe because i won't fire when dropped or run over. well, a revolver can do that just find. speedloader is very cool. another good thing about revolver is that you can do partial load; bang bang bang, take cover, 3 fresh round, and it is fully loaded again. i don't think you can do that with autopistol. in addition, i hate to keep a loaded autopistol underthe pillow or mattress; the trigger may get hit and that won't be a nice picture.