Old Model trigger spring

[tek4260]

Anyone out there offering lighter trigger springs for OM Blackhawks? Or is this a case of buy some spring stock and make your own? I have done some searches on the net, but I always come up with New Model trigger springs since some folks can't seem to help but call a Vaquero an Old Model Vaquero :roll:

 

[Pinecone]

tek, Wolff used to have both a lighter and heavier weight spring, not sure if they still do. The problem I found was that each gun has a different set of parameters so the Wolff spring was not always optimum. I simply use spring stock of the appropriate size and do a cut & try. If your going to do a full blown tune-up, measure the trigger pull before hand and then after the tune-up. If you still don't have what you want, then go the spring route. Just remember that you still want "good" trigger return when all is said and done!.......................Dick :wink:

 

[nvbirdman]

Use a spring from a ballpoint pen.

 

[flatgate]

I believe Ruger makes, or, has made, two versions. OM and O.A. and then the heavier "conversion kit" springs.

flatgate

 

[J Miller]

Old Model trigger return springs are wound closer at the plunger end than the other. This is so they will attach to the plunger and come out as you remove it. Otherwise you gotta fish the spring out of the hole.

Just FYI

Joe

 

[SAJohn]

I have done a lot of trigger jobs on Ruger single actions. None of them involved changing any of the springs.

 

[Pinecone]

SAJohn, While it's true you can do tune-up's without changing springs, often times the "tolerances" and parts dimensions vary from gun to gun and optimum performance is not always possible without doing "spring" work! As a gunsmith, I have always worked on guns with an eye to optimum performance for that particular firearm and spring work is usually a part of that work, at least from my experience and perspective. Some prefer to not alter spring functions. It gets down to a personal choice..................Dick :wink:

 

[SAJohn]

Dick, Your point is well taken. I certainly have had to do spring work on semi-autos, double action revolvers, and even a second generation Colt SAA. Guess I have just been lucky with the about 20 old model Rugers I have worked on.

John

 

[tek4260]

Use a spring from a ballpoint pen.

Well, today I was tinkering and needed to install a 26# spring in my OM Super. When I removed the grip frame I looked in a desk drawer and took apart some pens. Sure enough, there was one in there that was the same OD, only made from smaller wire. I cut it to the same length as the original and installed it. The trigger pull is about 1/3 of what it was before. I haven't measured it, but I figure 1 to 1 1/2 lbs now. I'll be visiting the dollar store Monday for 3 more "trigger springs"

Guess I better put the flame suit on now......

 

[Pinecone]

tek, The key to this is always to make sure you "still have" adequate and spiffy trigger return with any new spring!.................Dick :wink:

 

[tek4260]

I do. It is squeaky clean and lightly oiled, and this one has been shot so much that any burr left thousands of rounds ago.

It really amazed me how much changing it along with the mainspring affected the POI.

 

[Pinecone]

Ah, you have "found" the golden secret! The easier the trigger pull, the less you are likely to actually pull off the target when shooting. That's why the real good competetive shooters like their competition guns tuned "squeeky" accurate. Get the guns shooting the best they are capable of shooting and then "refine" their own shooting style and techniques!.....................Dick :wink: