John Wayne
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I'm considering having some action work done on a S&W model 442 airweight. It was recently purchased and has the lock, and MIM parts.
Not knowing a whole lot about trigger jobs (which is why I don't do them ), my basic understanding is that there is some filing/stoning done to select surfaces, as well as general polishing and tuning/changing of springs to get a better trigger pull.
My basic understanding of MIM parts is that they're a cheaper substitute for forged or machined parts, but tend to hold up almost as well. I've also heard that while the expected life of these parts is longer, the inner surfaces of these parts are highly susceptible to wear once the outer (hardened) layer is worn off by wear or polishing.
I looked on the C&S website (which is where I'm considering sending it) and found no mention of MIM vs. standard parts with relation to their work. How will these parts affect the process? If I'm going to spend that much money on an action job, will I be better off to buy an older J-frame (pre lock, pre MIM) and have work done on it?
By the way, here is what I'd like to have done. I'd appreciate suggestions as to other respected gunsmiths that can do this as well:
Chambers mirror-polished
Chamfered charge holes
Flat cylinder latch installed/factory one machined flat and corners rounded
Action/trigger job (smoothed and lightened but w/ reliable igniton for carry)
Tritium front sight insert
Rear sight "dotted"
And I don't know if this is even possible, but can the front lug be removed from underneath the barrel to allow a full-length ejector rod to be fitted, or will this cause lockup problems?
Thanks for any help.
Not knowing a whole lot about trigger jobs (which is why I don't do them ), my basic understanding is that there is some filing/stoning done to select surfaces, as well as general polishing and tuning/changing of springs to get a better trigger pull.
My basic understanding of MIM parts is that they're a cheaper substitute for forged or machined parts, but tend to hold up almost as well. I've also heard that while the expected life of these parts is longer, the inner surfaces of these parts are highly susceptible to wear once the outer (hardened) layer is worn off by wear or polishing.
I looked on the C&S website (which is where I'm considering sending it) and found no mention of MIM vs. standard parts with relation to their work. How will these parts affect the process? If I'm going to spend that much money on an action job, will I be better off to buy an older J-frame (pre lock, pre MIM) and have work done on it?
By the way, here is what I'd like to have done. I'd appreciate suggestions as to other respected gunsmiths that can do this as well:
Chambers mirror-polished
Chamfered charge holes
Flat cylinder latch installed/factory one machined flat and corners rounded
Action/trigger job (smoothed and lightened but w/ reliable igniton for carry)
Tritium front sight insert
Rear sight "dotted"
And I don't know if this is even possible, but can the front lug be removed from underneath the barrel to allow a full-length ejector rod to be fitted, or will this cause lockup problems?
Thanks for any help.