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I've installed Wolff springs on many of my revolvers, but this was years ago. I just ordered another spring kit for one of my Security-Sixes and was surprised to find that the mainspring was much longer than the standard stainless mainspring that came with the gun. It also was no improvement at all over the original.
Since the spring was longer, I snipped abour four coils off it (what did I have to lose?). I now have a very nice, but unproven, action. As a test, I dry snapped the hammer with my finger resting against the firing pin hole and it stung. I also pressed against the hammer with my thumb and couldn't feel any play, indicating that it was under pressure.
I realize these aren't conclusive tests, but they're good signs. If they reliably set off my magnum primers, I'll have a phenomenal action. But what's the deal with Wolff? Why are the mainsprings so stiff...and long?
One of the best ways to reduce mainspring tension is to remove the spring from the retention stem and remove metal from the stem's "shoulders." Replace the assembly and you're good to go. It normally helps to combine this with a lighter mainspring, but any reduction in tension is an improvement. Keeping the spring to an accepable length also is important, so I took that into consideration when I clipped the coils.
Since the spring was longer, I snipped abour four coils off it (what did I have to lose?). I now have a very nice, but unproven, action. As a test, I dry snapped the hammer with my finger resting against the firing pin hole and it stung. I also pressed against the hammer with my thumb and couldn't feel any play, indicating that it was under pressure.
I realize these aren't conclusive tests, but they're good signs. If they reliably set off my magnum primers, I'll have a phenomenal action. But what's the deal with Wolff? Why are the mainsprings so stiff...and long?
One of the best ways to reduce mainspring tension is to remove the spring from the retention stem and remove metal from the stem's "shoulders." Replace the assembly and you're good to go. It normally helps to combine this with a lighter mainspring, but any reduction in tension is an improvement. Keeping the spring to an accepable length also is important, so I took that into consideration when I clipped the coils.
