Can any of you gunsmithing types out there tell me what can be done to lighten the trigger on a snubby? Thinking about getting a snubby for my wife, but she doesn't like the long heavy trigger pull of the revolvers we've had her try so far. How much can you lighten the trigger? Any dangers in doing so?
There's a great deal that can be done.
I've been replacing springs and polishing rebound slides and occasionally tweaking hammers and sears in Smith & Wesson revolvers for decades. That said™, please let me say this: if the gun is to be used for self-defense, it's probably
much more sensible to turn the gun over to a competent gunsmith.
Yes, you can do it yourself, especially if you invest in the appropriate Kuhnhausen book—but there's a fair amount of trial and error in the process, and you've got to be
absolutely sure your tweaking doesn't leave you with a gun that's less than 100% reliable.
I'm normally around 90% to 98% happy with a Smith & Wesson revolver after I've replaced the rebound slide spring, polished the slide, and lightened the tension on the main spring a
very little bit. Before I carry the gun, I make sure it's fired at least 200 rounds without a single problem.
If you buy a Colt revolver, a.) you really can't do it yourself unless you're a genuine expert, and b.) it's hard to find competent Colt revolver experts at any price.
I have no idea what you'd do with an off-brand revolver, which is why I wouldn't have one in the house.