parsonm1 Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 Ok Nick...what did you do to my gun? It was working fine when I sold it to you? I just tried one of the Wolff trigger spring kits in my new 625. What a pain the a$$. I used the new main spring and the 14 lb trigger return spring. Couldn't get two full moonclips to go off without two or three strikes per round! I used loads with WLP primers. Looks like I need to switch to Federals also. I put the original mainspring back in and it ran fine yesterday in the revolver match I shot. Good luck getting the bugs worked out. Sorry I missed you at the match Saturday. I woke up to a level one snow emergency and in my county...that means STAY HOME since the road crews suck. See you at the April match. Marvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 Use Federal LP 150 primers and seat them below flush (or as far as they go depending on the make of brass). This should take care of all misfire problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robomanusa Posted March 7, 2005 Author Share Posted March 7, 2005 Ok Nick...what did you do to my gun? It was working fine when I sold it to you? I just tried one of the Wolff trigger spring kits in my new 625. What a pain the a$$. I used the new main spring and the 14 lb trigger return spring. Couldn't get two full moonclips to go off without two or three strikes per round! I used loads with WLP primers. Looks like I need to switch to Federals also. I put the original mainspring back in and it ran fine yesterday in the revolver match I shot. Good luck getting the bugs worked out. Sorry I missed you at the match Saturday. I woke up to a level one snow emergency and in my county...that means STAY HOME since the road crews suck. See you at the April match. Marvin LOL, Marvin....didn't take me long to mess it up!....I used a wolf kit same as you for my triggerjob. It sets em all off firing single action just fine, but doesn't during double action firing. I may just do like you have done, put the stock hammer spring back in it. Also this was my first revolver triggerjob, so maybe I have missed a polishing spot somewheres? who knows...LOL I do know its way smoother and lighter than original and I was happy with how it felt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robomanusa Posted March 7, 2005 Author Share Posted March 7, 2005 If you happen to make C-Class and plan to shoot revolver at the Ohio Sectional I would suggest lots of oil and CCI primersTrust me hehe, thanks for the advise.... Hard to say what class I will be in by then, D or C class most likely. MRP's April match will be an all classifier match....I wound up with a 23% on the cm03-04 I shot saturday, which included an extra reload I shouldn't have had to do....hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmist10 Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 MRP's April match will be an all classifier match....I wound up with a 23% on the cm03-04 I shot saturday, which included an extra reload I shouldn't have had to do....hehe Just received word from them regarding the same thing. I tanked a few of my first USPSA revolver classifiers too...nerves and stupid mistakes (usually trying to go too fast). Hits on the non-threat kill on that classifier . Extra reloads are the devil's work Federal primers - "stay with the flock" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underlug Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 I have to ask, Hopalong. When you said you "came in third" and were the only revolver at the match, you meant that you came in third in the match and not third in revolver division, didn't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 Which Wolf spring kit did you use? If it is the Competition only main spring, you will not get ignition consistantly unless using the Fed primers. Here is a suggestion: Call S&W Customer Service and order several different length strain screws (yes they have them) If you can measure OAL of the one you have it will help them. Then prime up some brass and try the different length screws until you get consistant ignition. If there is a screw a slight bit longer, use that one so when the spring weakens, it will still work. Always carry a full power spring with you in case you need it. As far a lube goes, you only need three drops in the lock work of a S&W revolver. I really like Corrosion X. Mike Tuit is the owner and a great guy. E mail him and maybe he will send a sample. Here is the web site: Corrosion X Regards, Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robomanusa Posted March 7, 2005 Author Share Posted March 7, 2005 Which Wolf spring kit did you use? If it is the Competition only main spring, you will not get ignition consistantly unless using the Fed primers. Here is a suggestion: Call S&W Customer Service and order several different length strain screws (yes they have them) If you can measure OAL of the one you have it will help them. Then prime up some brass and try the different length screws until you get consistant ignition. If there is a screw a slight bit longer, use that one so when the spring weakens, it will still work. Always carry a full power spring with you in case you need it. As far a lube goes, you only need three drops in the lock work of a S&W revolver. I really like Corrosion X. Mike Tuit is the owner and a great guy. E mail him and maybe he will send a sample. Here is the web site: Corrosion X Regards, Gary http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/Pro...VER&s=2948#2948 brownells part number 080-665-201 Im using the 13lb rebound spring out of the kit as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopalong Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 Underlug..... 3rd in Revolver Division that day !!! Hop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underlug Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 Hopalong, we need to shoot together some time. We must be kindred spirits of some sort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopalong Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 Underlug, Area-6..................................................May Arkansas Section - Saturday "revolver"...May Area-4..................................................June USPSA Nationals....................................July Area-5..................................................Maybe Tennessee Section.................................Setember???? Mississippi Section R/O staff (Friday).......October Missouri Fall Classic...............................October East Tx Section......................................Nov/Dec Maybe Damn Looks like I'll use up all the new gun money again this year Would be glad to shoot with you, I'm not very good at this thing but I sure do ENJOY it Hopalong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
357454 Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 I have not read all of the replies, however I think your problem lies with your testing proceedure. Most of the Smith and Wesson revolvers I have worked on have a lighter firing pin strike on double action than they do in single action as the hammer travel is slightly less. BTW they only way to go for light double action pull is FEDERAL primers. My Smiths vary from 5 3/4 to 6 1/2 pounds double action and are 100% with good ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmist10 Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 so Im thinking it was fine for single action with the heavy oil since single action fire has a longer throw on the hammer while double action has a shorter stroke. Must have missed this the first time around... Whack the hammer off that thing and make it DAO! ...give in to the wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underlug Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 Hopalong. You are too far away!!!. I am going to shoot Area one and, I just found out today that I have the time off, THE IRC!!!!! Maybe we can cross paths sometime in the future, especially if you ever visit the left coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopalong Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 Underlug, I am afraid the left coast will turn into an Island so there for I am trying to AVOID it at all costs !!! July------USPSA Nationals ????? We need more Wheel shooters anyway !!!!! Do have brother in Tuhunga,CA and Sister in Irvine,CA but they have lost their Minds and I don't associate with them anymore !!! HOP May Make Area-2 one of these days though !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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