Light-strikes in DA Revolver

[PAC 762]

Hi,

I have a Charter2000 Bulldog Pug (.44 spec) that light strikes during double action fire (about 1 round per 5). I tried different ammo and that's not the problem. It never fails during SA fire, just during DA fire. I hollowed out the grips some after hearing that recommendation for charter revolovers, but it still light-strikes.

I really like the size/weight/power/accuracy of this gun, but I can't trust it for CCW, it's intended purpose. I am headed to a gunshow tomorrow and was going to try to sell or trade it, but figured I'd post up here to see if anyone has any ideas before I parted with it.

I thought it might help if I replaced the mainspring but I haven't found any aftermarket springs, and the new-in-box stock spring doesn't seem to help.

Any ideas or experience would be appreciated.

 

[Maddock]

Wolff Gunsprings has replacement springs in both reduced-power and extra-power configurations. http://www.gunsprings.com/Revolver/Charter_RvNF.html
They're good folks and really know their business.

 

[Old Fuff]

1. End-shake (back & forth movement of the cylinder.)

2. Not enough firing pin protrusion (usually caused by excessive clearance for the transfer bar between the frame and hammer face).

3. Too-weak hammer spring (often because it took a set).

4. Broken or damaged firing pin and/or F.P. spring.

5. Excessive headspace (possible but not probable).

 

[PAC 762]

Thanks for the help. Does anyone know a link with a good overview of revolver gunsmithing?

 

[Old Fuff]

Not offhand, because there are too many different guns. However, you could use the search feature on this and other forums to do a search with the key words "revolver," "gunsmithing," repair" and "Charter."

All of this is free too ...