ysrracer Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 I bought a 5" 627, and love it, but the trigger sucks. I'm guessing the double action trigger pull is somewhere above 12 pounds. Is there a required amount of rounds I should wait to have a trigger job done on it? I've got about 500 thru it so far. 1000? 2000? Have it done now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchapman Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Have it done now , why wait. Get it fixed the way you want and then start using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltermitty Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 There’s no requirement. 500 rounds would have probably showed any warranty issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzShooter Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Get it done now. You may be able to smooth it out a bit after a few thousand rounds but you will never get it down to a smooth and light action without a lot of stoning and fitting. A good gunsmith should be able to do it for you for around $150 and they are worth every penny. In most instances that's cheaper than buying the tools needed and doing it your self. You also don't end up ruining parts and having to buy replacements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Do it now. A good smith will make it really nice. It will still smooth out a bit more over time, no reason to wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodrow Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Dude 5k rounds isn't going to make it as nice as it could be. My 627pc had a DA that was more than 12#. It was way off the scale on my spring action trigger gauge. I did my own work and got it to 6#. Then decided to try the Apex Evolution hammer and said what the heck just sent it to Jerry. He worked his magic and I didn't get his amazing 4# but its 5# and that's totally usable. I think Apex is moved out and Jerry isn't taking revo work anymore. But there are some other good smiths in our area. Dave at DMW does great revo work and legendary Tanaka.I load 160gr Short Colts for it and has been great for the couple times I've been able to do USPSA with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prange Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Do it now. It's not going to smooth out enough to make a difference. A S&W with a good trigger out of the box is a rarity now. Their QC is awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatJones Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 A S&W with a good trigger out of the box is a rarity now. Their QC is awful.I disagree. It's just that most of the old used Smiths with problems have already been fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomar83 Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 I would say as rule most all factory guns will need some sort of attention in order to get the trigger set they each individual wants it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prange Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 21 hours ago, PatJones said: I disagree. It's just that most of the old used Smiths with problems have already been fixed. Not to be argumentative, but just ask Randy Lee about the newer S&W's. He's rescued five of them for me. I saw two NIB Performance Center 586's in a store last week. Both had over-torqued, canted barrels, and very rough forcing cones. The actions weren't any better than the standard models. They were expensive, though. They had that going for them. I think PC stands for Pretty Comical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Phil Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 22 hours ago, PatJones said: I disagree. It's just that most of the old used Smiths with problems have already been fixed. This. I have a 586 I bought in the mid 80s that has had lots of trigger work done. Same 10ish lbs double action that my mid 2000 686 had from the factory. Same 10ish lbs that my 2016 TRR8 had and my 2017 929 had. All needed work. But, so did the 1978 or so Model 19. O.P. I think you are still further ahead getting your trigger worked now. Might PM BossHoss? He has done great by me!! And while you're at it, look at some new Ruger revos... Now that's a trigger! LOL YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatJones Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Not to be argumentative, but just ask Randy Lee about the newer S&W's. He's rescued five of them for me. I saw two NIB Performance Center 586's in a store last week. Both had over-torqued, canted barrels, and very rough forcing cones. The actions weren't any better than the standard models. They were expensive, though. They had that going for them. I think PC stands for Pretty Comical. I occasionally get an old Smith from the 80s into the shop that's lightly used and not yet cleaned up. The polish under the bluing was nicer, but those old non-mim internals were rough as guts.The only complaint I have about the newer guns is that sometimes the sears shift in the hammer and you can feel it as a click.No one seems to complain that $3000 STIs need work when new, why does it surprise you that your Performance Center gun needs a little love? The Performance Center isn't a custom shop, they just do smaller runs of firearms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyScuba Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 True, but limited edition is one thing. ‘Performance Center” conjures up a different interpretation entirely. Hence the joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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