Rounding and polishing trigger face on S&W revolver, what's the benefit?

[chickenfried]

Was thinking of sending in my new to me 586 for a trigger job. The single action is sweet but the double action is too heavy. Felt good at the gun show when I bought it ? Saw a lot of places offered this option, Round and polish trigger face on S & W revolver. What are the benefits of getting this done? Thanks for the info.

 

[FPrice]

"Round and polish trigger face on S & W revolver. What are the benefits of getting this done? Thanks for the info."

It generally makes for an easier felt trigger pull. A serrated trigger can abrade your trigger finger. I personally dislike them and prefer a smooth trigger, I feel that I can manipulate it better.

Just be careful, you can overdo a good thing. I had this done on a S&W Model 13 I had and the trigger was ground down so much that it came to a rounded point in front which placed more pressure on my trigger finger and felt bad.

 

[Old Fuff]

Rather then have the trigger face rounded, I'd buy one that came from the factory that way in the first place. Then you have the case-colored finish intact.

Some people prefer the smooth face for double-action shooting. In the single-action mode it doesn't matter. I wouldn't change the trigger face unless you plan to do a lot of double-action practice. Usually, but not always, the trigger face modification is done when a revolver is converted to "double-action only" (DAO) and the hammer spur is removed.

 

[WT]

My defensive revolvers have all had this done. Less wear and tear on the trigger finger during range sessions or dry firing DAO.

My target pistols which are fired single action, Colt Gold Cup and Colt Python, have factory serrated triggers. It gives better control.

 

[JNewell]

A smooth trigger face allows the finger to slip a little on the trigger during the longer DA pull, which can help avoid pulling the sights out of alignment.

Or so I was told...but I have found this to be true, at least to a small degree.

 

[Standing Wolf]

A smooth trigger face allows the finger to slip a little on the trigger during the longer DA pull, which can help avoid pulling the sights out of alignment.

It can help with a double action pull; ironically, however, it can make it more difficult to develop a consistent, straight back single action pull.

I've seen a few triggers modified so the right side is cut back and/or hollowed more than the left.

 

[Buck Snort]

I bought a .44 mag. Anaconda a few years back and quickly found that the serrated triggers just was not going to work. So, I mixed up some epoxy and put a big glob of it on the trigger. After it dried I worked it down to the size and shape I wanted with fine sandpaper. It works great.

 

[chickenfried]

Thanks for all the info guys. I'll probably just get the action work done.

 

[g56]

It's mainly for double action shooting, if you have learned to shoot double action it is a tremendous benefit!

 

[BluesBear]

Chickenfried,

Do you have the narrow or wide serrated trigger?

I have a nearly new, smooth narrow trigger that I would gladly trade for a wide serrated one.

 

[chickenfried]

Blues bear- I have a smooth trigger.

 

[TonyB]

I have this done to all my revolver too.....makes for a less painfull shooting expierence....I have arthritis in my hands and odd shaped fingers...so sharp edges on triggers cause cuts and bleeding...which I don't care for..so I have a smith polish those babie up..he does a great job..I tried it once myself and frigged it up,so I spen the $27 and have it done.....last time he threw in a jeweled hammer for free

 

[fulloflead]

BluesBear,

I don't blame you for wanting to make that trade! I like the wide grooved triggers on the older models too.

If you use the pad of your finger for DA than I think the grooved trigger if better. I also just like the feel of the big grooved flat surface better.

 

[Byron Quick]

You might want to look into having the factory put a smooth 'combat' trigger on it and do the action job.

A couple of years ago I ran into an S prefix 4" 57. Minty. Only problem was that when I took it to the range ...I was getting my cheeks stung by little pieces of lead.

I sent it back to the factory to get this fixed.

While there, they replaced the front sight insert, replaced the serrated trigger with a smooth case hardened trigger, and did one of the best action jobs I've ever experienced on a revolver. Total cost including shipping back to me by FedEx was $169.00.

Not I said one of the best not the best

 

[fulloflead]

Did you ASK to have the serrated trigger replaced with a smooth one?
Taurus did that to me once and I was disappointed. I wouldn't send one of my older S&Ws to the factory for work if I was sure they'd replace my serrated trigger.

 

[Guy B. Meredith]

On the other hand, Jerry (8 shots in one second, 9 times International Revolver Championship winner) Miculek prefers a serrated trigger.

Can't tolerate them myself. However I am no where close to Jerry.

Do people actually shoot single action? Can't compete in action pistol that way.

 

[Old Fuff]

I think the overwhelming majority of shooters who use double action revolvers primarily use the single action mode most of the time. A tiny minority competes in combat games with revolvers, and a slightly larger minority practice using double action because they carry or use their revolver for a weapon. Unquestionably, for the last two purposes double action shooting/practice is the only sensible way too go. Regrettably, for good information on the proper techniques one has to find reference or textbooks written during the 1960’s or earlier. The correct practice of double action revolver shooting has largely become a lost art.

 

[fulloflead]

True. Very true. I rereading Sixguns by Keith and I've started reading "Fancy and Fancy Revolver Shooting" by McGivern; BOTH of which were written long, long ago. (Good stuff, though.)

 

[Dienekes]

Have rounded and polished a good many, especially when S&W was invariably serrating everything. Makes a great difference in DA work, which is where the wheelgun shines.

Another neat old '50s book was Bob Nichols' "Secrets of Double Action Shooting". A little overwrought but pretty well on nonetheless.

I generally have a long gun around someplace so a good wheelgun seems sufficient. Life is too short to tolerate anything other than a very good trigger..