Model 29 trigger

[Chief 101]

Well gentlemen I have a real nice blued mod 29 with a target trigger and it's killing me. What I mean is that I need to either get a new smooth trigger for this thing or grind sand and buff what I have. For me it wouldn't be a big job to smooth the trigger but I could also purchase a new unit and install it myself. I don't know if there is any fitting of the new trigger or if it's just a r&r job. You know I am talking about S&W here. Thanks for any light you may be able to shed on the subject. Chief

 

[Sunray]

Those serrations can hurt. I've seen and heard of it being done both ways. If you opt to change the trigger, you'll have to fit it and do a trigger job. Smith will sell you another trigger, but you'll have to tell them what the exact model is. As in 29-3, etc. $42.77.
Removing the rebound slide assembly(part of the trigger job) requires a special tool. It's a rod about 3/16" diameter(I think. Made one long ago but forget the exact diameter. Had to turn it to get the right diameter)with a slot that's bent to get at the pin so you can remove the spring.
I'd guess that about 10 minutes with a rotary tool will sort it out too. You'd likely just need to smooth the edges on the serrations.

 

[Chief 101]

Thanks sunray, I kinda thought there would be a little bit of fitting to a new part. S&W sells a trigger and also they sell a trigger assembly for about the same price, what exactly is that? The smithie I talked to didn't know what that was that is why I am asking these question here. I may try the smoothing approach and if that doesn't work well I'll just get another trigger. Anybody else want to add anything I'm listening. Thanks. Chief

 

[BBBBill]

Depends on your desire to keep the gun all original (collector) or just have a shooter. On a shooter, I just pull the trigger and grind the serrations off with a combination of accessories on my ...DREMEL!!!! Gasp! Obviously must use caution as the little bugger can get away from you. I finish up with finer and finer grits of sandpaper, then rouge.
For a collector, buy another trigger to fit and keep your original as is.

 

[Chief 101]

I can't buy stuff to look at, I am shooting this thing and wants it to work properly. I shot it today with lite loads and it is fine, With my normal loads I'll have to change it. gotta do a trigger job anyroads so any advice on that will be helpful also. By the way it's a very good shooter. I thought it would be too nice to shoot, but I just can't look and not shoot. Chief

 

[Old Fuff]

Few people know it, but the trigger in K. L and N frame S&W revolvers is the same, but hammers are different. This fact gives you a number of options.

I wouldn't modify the hammer you have, because I think you'd end up with something that still wasn't what you wanted. A new trigger from S&W would likely be MIM (Metal Injected Molded) which are probably O.K., but many people don't like using them in older guns.

A trigger assembly is one that contains the associated internal parts, such as a trigger lever and hand torsion spring, plus the pins that hold them in place. A trigger would be stripped, without the other parts.

You didn't specifiy which dash-number your model 29 might be, but in most cases a S&W part no. 045960000 trigger assy. (smooth face, .312" wide) will work.

You can order one from Numrich Gunparts Corporation (www.e-gunparts.com) under their item no. 309430.

Fitting should not be required, but expect that some might be.

 

[Old Fuff]

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[Boxhead]

Not the best picture but I ground the trigger smooth on my 29-2 many years ago. I hated that darn serrated trigger too.

 

[Chief 101]

Old Fuff, this is a 29-5, even tho it's not p&r as were the first few 29's I had, I think it's a better quality gun with a poorer fit and finish. Still all in all a beauty. I knew about the triggers selection and even priced 'em' I don't want to alter any sear or other working angles so is why I ask about the fitting of the trigger. I have a 686 with the .312 trigger which I really like but am not sure that when I fill with 2400 the .44 cases I will appreciate the narrowness. By the way, Numrich is out the the trigger assemble. Thanks for the info.
Boxhead, I would like to post a pic of mine but alas, I don't know how. I like the looks of your trigger, did you take the serations down completely? I'm thinking that all I need to do is take 'em down half way and polish. What do you think? I got a blurry pic in...ha ha!
Chief