[hossdaniels]

What exactly is involved in a trigger job? I would like a lighter pull in single action on a 629. It would be done by a smith, just curious.

[Robo_Railer]

Dunno just how it's done (I just assume it's magic, and I don't mess with that :p ), but here's one explanation, from Grant Cunningham's site (http://www.grantcunningham.com/good_trigger.html).

[GrandmasterB]

The simple explanation is to take out the internal parts, polish them and remove any burrs or rough areas without removing too much metal and without seriously changing any critical engagement angles. Polishing, stoning and smoothing of the action parts, contact areas and parts of the frame will do wonders for an action. Lighter replacement springs can also make a good difference.

If you want to know more, get a good book like Patrick Sweeney's "Gunsmithing: Pistols & Revolvers".

[huntershooter]

Short answer is: break/radius double action contact points on hammer & trigger (no need to touch single action ledge/notch), polish backside and bottom of return spring block, de-burr/stone moving parts. I don't use reduced power springs as my revolvers are for hunting/self defense, not competition.

[orionengnr]

Or, if you want to watch the process step-by-step, get a copy of Jerry Miculek's DVD Trigger Job. I found a used copy on the S&W site, but you can probably find it on one of the I-net booksellers...Half.com, BN.com, Amazon....

Fascinating stuff, but after watching it, I'd probably pay to get it done by someone who knows what he is doing.

So maybe spending $20 for the DVD actually saved me a lot of money in the long run...(by not screwing up a perfectly good revolver) :)