I have a certain affinity for nicely tuned Smith and Wesson revolvers, be them k,l,n framed. The trouble is finding a "tuned" revolver, there are many shall we say poor attempts of which can be seen at gun shows across the USA. The second issue is paying for such a task which is unreasonably expensive, what is a guy to do? So my first thought was learn to do this yourself, so with the magically swipe of a charge card an order containing Power Custom fixtures,grace screw divers, quality punches, and a assortment of stones and etc was on the way.
My first victim, oh I mean project is a model 10-5 with 4 inch slim jim barrel which is very abused. By abused I mean no finish, copious amounts of rust, some one has taken a file and worked on the trigger guard, as well as being out of time.
My declaration of intent is as follows, re-time the cylinder, machine alter a 4 inch heavy barrel to 3 inch, perform a trigger job and smooth out the double action pull where it will still maintain its service pistol reliability, and if I feel froggy enough alter the square butt over to a round butt.
My questions are what is a standard for the single action trigger pull weight as well as double action poundage?
My first victim, oh I mean project is a model 10-5 with 4 inch slim jim barrel which is very abused. By abused I mean no finish, copious amounts of rust, some one has taken a file and worked on the trigger guard, as well as being out of time.
My declaration of intent is as follows, re-time the cylinder, machine alter a 4 inch heavy barrel to 3 inch, perform a trigger job and smooth out the double action pull where it will still maintain its service pistol reliability, and if I feel froggy enough alter the square butt over to a round butt.
My questions are what is a standard for the single action trigger pull weight as well as double action poundage?
