Taurus 856 trigger spring update

[Hockey7711]

I'm thinking of replacing the spring on my 856.
I came across this:
https://gallowayprecision.com/reduced-power-spring-kit-for-taurus-856-revolvers

Does anyone have any experience doing this?

 

[Jim Watson]

It's not very expensive, just two springs.
I wonder at their claim of a 5 to 6 lb DA in a mass produced revolver.
I would sure do extensive test firing before trusting it for defense.

 

[chicharrones]

It's worth a try.

Worst case is that you get light strikes and/or the trigger doesn't reset strongly enough for self defense use.

Now if this is one of those 3" barreled versions of the 856 that I'd almost consider a "kit gun" and if used only for target shooting and plinking, I'd definitely try out some spring combo of original and new.

Does anyone have any experience doing this?

Yep, just not with that model of gun.

 

[chicharrones]

https://gallowayprecision.com/reduced-power-spring-kit-for-taurus-856-revolvers

BTW, I like the video. He makes the statement that the spring kit makes the trigger pulls in DA and SA "where it should be in a carry pistol". Not sure I agree with that considering that gun got down to 5+ pounds DA and 2+ pounds SA.

However, I can say that when my hands get gimpier than they already are, perhaps a spring kit like that would be exactly what I need.

 

[Hockey7711]

The video seems to make the upgrade easy.
I'm going to give it a try.

 

[chicharrones]

The video seems to make the upgrade easy.
I'm going to give it a try.

$14 plus shipping? I'd try it, too.

 

[Hockey7711]

Free shipping I believe.

 

[Dan-O]

I swapped out the springs in a 85 with the wolff variety and it made a noticeable difference. No light strikes either.

 

[chicharrones]

Free shipping I believe.

 

[LoonWulf]

I swapped out the springs in a 85 with the wolff variety and it made a noticeable difference. No light strikes either.

I'm using a modified wolff spring kit in my 692 and found that it made a significant difference.
The trigger reset is noticeably lighter though and a friend of mine who's used to shooting striker fire only would actually start his trigger pull on the first click almost every single time.
I just measured my double action and it looks like it peaks at about 8lbs.

 

[jstert]

i have a taurus 85 that is a never-sell, forever piece, perfectly great revolver in stock condition. i’ve used two galloway products in other handguns: captured guide rod springs for a ruger sr22 and a taurus spectrum. the sr22 galloway rod unscrewed its cap and jammed up the pistol, horrible until i figured it out. the spectrum galloway rod made field stripping insanely easy but caused numerous failures with ammo that ran fine pre-galloway. so, while ymmv, i wouldn’t waste my time installing anything galloway, even if gratis, in my taurus.

 

[Paul R Zartman]

I have Galloway kit on this 856, very noticeable difference with no issues at all, pay very close attention to how parts come apart, I took pictures before disassembling, which helped alot on assembly...YES...I put it together wrong the first time
( I also did some polishing and smoothing on the guts)

 

[Hockey7711]

I did the trigger mod, works great now!
Occasional light primer strike, but fires the next time though.

 

[LeftyRed]

I would just shoot it as is. But I’m boring. Hope it works for you.