trigger work on a 342 ti

[medic_guns]

I have the 342 ti and I carry it every day. The trigger is really heavy. Anyone ever have a trigger job done on a 342? Would it help to have one done? Also, anyone use CT grips? I was thinking that a trigger job and CT grips would improve my revolver. Can I just buy some new springs for it?

Thanks,
Ric

 

[SnWnMe]

Dry fire it ALOT. Everyday. Do it until it even stops sparking in the firing pin bushing area (this is an interesting phenomenon to watch BTW).

Once the parts start wearing in the trigger pull smooths out. Your hand muscles get better too.

 

[BluesBear]

Yes dry firing it will give you the bargain S&W trigger job. Nothing smooths up a S&W better than good old fashioned wear.

The Crimson Trace will enable you to perfect your grip and trigger techniques by showing you how much you are moving the gun during the trigger pull.
The up side of this is that while you are improving your trigger pull you are also improving your pull and follow through.

Of course you'll probably wear out a set of batteries or two while doing this.
But wait! Crimson Trace is offering a deal for anyone who purchases a set of their grips from now until July 2005.
Free batteries for life!
Well two sets per year but that's all you'd usually ever need.

 

[Sir Aardvark]

I have a 340PD and it REALLY needed a trigger job. I purchased a set of Wolff springs and did it all myself. The trigger pull before I worked on it was inconsistent and mostly off the scale on my trigger pull gauge, which goes to 14 pounds. After the trigger job it is now at just about 8 pounds, and a lot easier to fire without trying to strongarm the trigger.

Also, it came from the factory dry as a bone - I hosed it out with Gunscrubber, then sprayed it real well with Breakfree, and then blew out all the oil I could with an air compressor and that helped tremendously - but still had a super stiff pull until the trigger job.

 

[medic_guns]

I have been dry firing it some. But I will make sure to do that more often. I am def. leaning toward the CT grips as well as a spring kit.

Thanks for the info guys.
Ric

 

[Clemson]

I, too, have a 342 Ti that has a stiff trigger pull. I considered and rejected the notion of changing springs. This is my primary concealed carry gun, and I want reliability above all else. At any range that I would find it necessary to shoot from, I can hit my target with this gun set up as it is. As the previous posters noted, dry firing will help in smoothing up the pull, and you need to pay attention to the lubrication, or lack thereof. I like the CT grips, but I have not seen the need for them. As a civilian, the only time I will present a firearm is to stop an assailant, and at the range that we are discussing, I don't think the CT's will do me any good at all. Just opinion -- no extra charge........

Clemson

 

[HankB]

Do it until it even stops sparking in the firing pin bushing area (this is an interesting phenomenon to watch BTW).

I noticed this on my new 340SC when I brought it home . . . at first I thought I was cracking up, but the sparks are real. Interesting.

My revolver came dry as a bone, and the trigger return wasn't as positive as I'd expect, but hosing it out with Gunscrubber and oiling up the internals helped tremendously. I've viewed the Miculek trigger job video, and will probably take a shot at polishing up the action soon. (I'm a little reluctant to put in weaker springs, since this is a carry piece and I need it to function 100%.)

 

[medic_guns]

the only thing I am concerned about in this day and time is that an assailant may be vested up, therefore, CT grips could possibly help put pinpoint aim to the head. Just a thought. Also, I think I should oil it up. Should I just pull of the grips and hose it down with lubricant?

Thanks,
Ric

 

[Clemson]

I prefer to remove the side plate to lube an S&W revolver. If you don't know how or feel comfortable doing that, remove the grips and spray some oil up into the works.

Clemson