Trigger spring tune or Wolff spring?

[Mus408]

When it comes to tuning the trigger for an easier pull I read about being done 4 different ways.
First is the stock spring with one leg off the pin which I have done without any issues on my SA Rugers.

2nd is the stock spring with both legs bent up slightly for less tension.

3rd is to replace with a Wolff spring for the amount of pull tension you like.

And the 4th is retaining stock spring and doing polish work on trigger and hammer sear and some
even reduce the length of the hammer sear surface but this is to reduce trigger creep.

Have any of you bent the trigger spring legs up and how did that compare to removing one leg
off the pin?

 

[recumbent]

What revolver are you talking about??

 

[daveg.inkc]

I use Wolff trigger springs,,, and I leave main hammer springs stock.

 

[Mus408]

What revolver are you talking about??

Sorry.... Ruger SA revolvers

 

[SweetWilliam]

I put Wolff springs in all my SA’s. Lighter trigger and heavier main.
And polish required parts.

 

[DeletedMember275]

Removing one leg from the trigger spring can cause problems - the loose leg can catch in the mainspring, and some say that it causes uneven wear on the trigger sear surface. Granted, it would probably take a very long time to make a discernible difference on the sear.

 

[SweetWilliam]

Something I saved
http://www.cylindersmith.com/triggerspring.html

 

[cas6969]

Any aftermarket springs I ever put in a Ruger single action, I ended up taking out and throwing away.

Mushy weak trigger returns and slower hammer falls. (and they're none too fast to begin with)

 

[choirboy]

I put a bend in the middle of the spring. Then I put a bend near the hook at the top so that it holds the bent spring out away from the main spring. I do this to both springs. I have seen the problem Enigma mentioned. In one case the spring had worked it’s way in between the mainspring coils.
CB

 

[rob-c]

I also did the removing one leg thing, but it always bothered me knowing that leg was right up against the coil. For less than $15 it was worth getting the wolf 2pack trigger springs.

 

[SPBhawk]

Something I saved
http://www.cylindersmith.com/triggerspring.html

I've done this on all my Ruger SA revolvers, works very well.

 

[Thumbcocker]

A little work with the polishing wheel (not grinding) on every part that rubs on another part in the action with a 20 oz trigger return spring and a stock mainspring will make a big difference and still set off all brands of primers. Be sure to lube all the internals good.

 

[Aqualung]

Any aftermarket springs I ever put in a Ruger single action, I ended up taking out and throwing away.

Mushy weak trigger returns and slower hammer falls. (and they're none too fast to begin with)

I'll pass on Flatgate's advice. If you want faster hammer strikes, swap out mainspring with an Old Army spring. It's heavier than stock Blackhawk spring. I did this on my scoped Super Blackhawk that I use for hunting.

Aqualung

 

[SAJohn]

I am a fan of the bent trigger spring approach on the New Models plus a careful honing of the sear contact services without changing the angle. For example, my New Model .45 Blackhawk came with a factory trigger pull of 3 lbs 4 oz with excessive and rough creep. After the trigger spring and polishing work, it is a smooth 2 lbs 4 oz. This without any main spring change.

John

John

 

[Chuckbuster II]

Check out Triggershims.com, I think he is a member here
Kevin

 

[Rick Courtright]

Hi,

A buddy has an interesting and valuable philosophy on "customizing" things: "Never fudge up something you can't un-fudge when you need to." If nothing else, it can make selling the item easier later on.

With that in mind, the Ruger engineers spec'd the springs they do for a variety of reasons, so I'd honor their work by putting the factory springs in a bag or envelope in a safe place and then putting the Wolff springs in. If you like 'em, great. If not, you can get back to Square One exactly as it was before you started your experiments.

Just one person's opinion, of course...

Rick C

 

[daveg.inkc]

Hi,

A buddy has an interesting and valuable philosophy on "customizing" things: "Never fudge up something you can't un-fudge when you need to." If nothing else, it can make selling the item easier later on.

With that in mind, the Ruger engineers spec'd the springs they do for a variety of reasons, so I'd honor their work by putting the factory springs in a bag or envelope in a safe place and then putting the Wolff springs in. If you like 'em, great. If not, you can get back to Square One exactly as it was before you started your experiments.

Just one person's opinion, of course...

Rick C

. Especially if a firearm has to be returned to factory. I was told if Ruger replaced trigger springs, owner would be charged.

 

[dabrown56]

Are there pictures or diagrams of which parts to polish?

 

[G2]

These bends are slight and it WORKS very well, IMO.
Bend it too far and you will know.

http://www.cylindersmith.com/triggerspring.html

 

[BearBiologist]

Done both and I couldn't detect a difference between them.

 

[Rclark]

I've dropped a leg for years, never a problem. Tried the wolf springs, work fine too. Bending legs worked... Problem is, you still are left with the 'creep'. Therefore, the proper way is to get a trigger job done and that is that. Trigger pull down to 2-3# and virtually no creep, buttery action... Only way to go . All my favorite shooters have been in the shop.

 

[wproct]

Wolff 30 oz. trigger return spring. Huge difference.

 

[Cal30 1906]

Done both and I couldn't detect a difference between them.

Bear
I had a 71 landcruiser in the same color as yours sorry for the hijack..