Originally posted by Pizza Bob:
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Originally posted by bcjwriter:
I am looking at getting a full-size .357 mag revolver in the future. I have an older S&W 640-1 that has a decent trigger pull, but nothing to write home about. I have heard Smith's factory trigger pull's have gone downhill, and usually need tuning. I have heard the ones from Ruger, Kimber, and Colt are far better.
What's been other's experience? I may invest in a Performance Center model, which do have much better pulls.
To compare a full-size Smith's trigger to your 640 is an apples to oranges comparison. The J-frames use a coil spring while the full size (I assume we're talking an L or N frame) use a leaf that, despite what some people say, is tunable with the strain screw.
New S&W's generally have more consistent (not necessarily better) triggers than their forebearers due to the use of MIM (again, contrary to what some may tell you, not a bad thing) becuase it produces more dimensionally consistent pieces, which means less handfitting, or less work for a gunsmith to get it to competition level.
Ordering a PC gun is no guarantee that you will get a super trigger - it's a crap shoot. I've seen many regular production guns that came with better triggers than the PC guns. Consider a PC gun as a starting point. Buy it for the features and design, not because you think you'll get a fully tuned trigger.
Yes, you can install a lighter main and rebound spring, but that often comes with a host of its own problems. If you are not happy with the trigger out of the box, take it to a competent gunsmith and remember, smooth is better than light (and smooth and light with reliability is best of all).
I've shot IDPA, USPSA and ICORE all with S&W revolvers. This past year I've started using a Ruger GP100 MC for IDPA. It's a nice gun, but I much prefer my Smiths.
Good luck with whatever you choose.
Adios,
Pizza Bob
