Sigma trigger job... Good or bad

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I have read a multitude of posts regarding lightening the trigger on the SW9VE. I plan to use the gun as an all purpose gun so I was wondering if anybody has attempted the trigger job and has there been any reliabilty issues after the modification. My take is if it ain't broke don't fix it. If any of these springs are not necessary then why were they there in the first place? I can't see S&W adding parts that are not necessary since that does add cost to manufacturing. I have a Sig 250C with a long trigger pull and have gotten used to it. Kind of makes me slow down and think about each shot for better accuracy so the Sigma should not be that different. I am always looking for any constructive suggestions regarding the Sigma as I would like to see if there is anything to lighten the trigger pull so my finger is not shot after 200 rounds. Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions.
 
You can always take them out and if it don't help put them back. I took the pigtail spring out and it really helped my trigger. I didn't mess with the double springs. Some who remove the pigtail say they felt no change but it helped my gun. Each gun will be different just take it out and see if no help put it back.

I have had no issues since doing this the gun still feeds everything I load it with. It's your gun so do what you think is right, I'm just saying what I did.
 
I took out the pigtail and polished the sear first and it made the trigger ok. I later changed the striker spring and the two double springs and it made it much better. I've had no reliability issues after all this.
 
Let S&W do it on their dime and keep it under lifetime warranty.

Remove springs = void warranty

They pay shipping both ways, so there's no downside.

And that's coming from a E39 Dinan Stage 2 guy. ;)
 
I changed the stricker spring to a lighter wolf spring. Polished all the metal that moves in the trigger asemble to a high shine with 1200gr wet paper and oil. and unlike some I trimmed both inner and outer springs to a shorter length. allways fiqured if i cut them to short ,no big deal just buy some replacements. test durring break'n with ammo. So far 680 rounds fired and trigger pulls is just over 6lbs and has not changed.
 
Neat trick regarding striker springs, Glock striker springs fit and function in SW9VE and
SW40VE - they drop the weight quite a bit. and with those guns every little bit helps.
 
I almost bought one, until I tried out the trigger. It's pretty awful IMO. Spend a bit more and get a gun with a good trigger.
 
The bit about using glock striker springs is interesting. I am always leary about using lighter striker springs since I have had a problem once with an after market spring in .357 pistol. Replaced it with factory and it never misfired again. Some military 9 mm can have harder primers.
Heavy triggers are safer relative to accidental discharge while reholstering or while carrying. Downside they slow your rate of fire and make your shots less accurate.
 
Spend a bit more and get a gun with a good trigger.
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The whole purpose in buying the Sigma is to not spend more money. It is what it is a great wondernine or wonderforty for around 300 bucks.

They're a whole bunch of better guns out there, but not in the Sigma's price range. The gun has S&W lifetime warranty comes with two hi-cap mags and feeds anything. If you get lucky they can come with 4 hi-cap or $50 rebate.
 
and a glock trigger is better? i guess you never shoot DA then
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Yes a Glock trigger is better, though I didn't make a direct reference to Glock.

I do shoot DA revolvers, and I still think the sigma trigger is terrible. It's not even close to a good, stock S&W DA trigger.

I'd rather buy a used higher tier gun than a brand new cheapo. Some of the Taurus guns have pretty good triggers and sell for cheap.
 
yes some taurus guns do have good triggers.

but there is nothing wrong with a sigma trigger, mine breaks like a glass rod right at 8lbs without any gritty feeling what so ever. too many people talk down about a gun that they have not shot/handled/owned.

like ive said before, if a lower priced gun has a "issue" the gun is junk, but if a expensive gun has a "issue" then it just needs a little tuning.

its clear you are biased, thats fine, im just not as closed minded as some.
 
It is what it is--a S&W purposely designed to have a consistent DAO type pull for defensive purposes. It doesn't need to be screwed with. There are already too many "owner-improved" guns out there now.

If it doesn't suit your needs, buy something else and get on with life.
 
its clear you are biased, thats fine, im just not as closed minded as some.
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Ok, maybe I should rephrase my statement. Instead of saying it's an awful trigger I'll just say I don't like the trigger on the sigma and I think it's worth getting a gun that does have a better trigger out of the box. There are even some in the same price range with better triggers.

If the sigma trigger works for you more power to you and I hope the gun serves you well.
 
Mine came back better. I pulled the pigtail and that helped a little. It shoots everything and is now a house gun.
 
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