Am I imagining things???

Gatmandu · Post by **Gatmandu** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 7:44 pm

Hi Folks,

You must keep in mind that even though I am in the "Geezer" stage of life, I've only discovered shooting in the past year and a half.

The latest gun I've bought is a S&W, Model 617, .22 revolver. I've had it about 4 months now and have put approximately 3,500 runs through it. It has become my favorite "range gun". Anyway, yesterday I swear I detected a slight difference in the trigger pull. It seems to be much smoother and lighter than when new. It is actually is much better now but I have to learn to change my technique (like I ever had one

) a little.

Did the gun change or did I change?

Don

bgreenea3 · Post by **bgreenea3** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 8:35 pm

Revolvers or any gun for that matter will smooth out with use as the parts move together. I guess it could be called work polishing.....

greener · Post by **greener** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 8:53 pm

Gatmandu wrote:Hi Folks,

Did the gun change or did I change?

Don

yes.

Medicine Hat · Post by **Medicine Hat** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 8:59 pm

Gatmandu wrote:Did the gun change or did I change?

Most likely, both.

Gatmandu · Post by **Gatmandu** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 9:27 pm

Medicine Hat wrote:"Did the gun change or did I change? "

Most likely, both.

Huuuuuummmmmmm..........interesting.

Don

Post by **Bullseye** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 10:25 pm

As the ignition parts interact together the hammer and sear will polish each other and smooth up some. You are also getting more sensitive to the feel of the trigger as your experience grows. So in essence, you both changed a little.

R,
Bullseye

ruger22 · Post by **ruger22** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 10:48 am

It may likely get even smoother. 3500 rounds is a good start, and you just saved yourself an expensive "trigger job". I always thought it was better to let the parts smooth out against each other with use, it just takes more patience.

I shot through most of my twenties, then dropped it for 25 years. I just got back into shooting about three years ago, so I'm almost a newbie, too. I'm 55 in a couple of weeks, fast approaching "geezerhood" myself!........

bearandoldman · Post by **bearandoldman** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 11:17 am

ruger22 wrote:It may likely get even smoother. 3500 rounds is a good start, and you just saved yourself an expensive "trigger job". I always thought it was better to let the parts smooth out against each other with use, it just takes more patience.

I shot through most of my twenties, then dropped it for 25 years. I just got back into shooting about three years ago, so I'm almost a newbie, too. I'm 55 in a couple of weeks, fast approaching "geezerhood" myself!........

55 is not GEEZER range, I have children almost that age., have a good day YOUNGSTER.

ruger22 · Post by **ruger22** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 11:24 am

bearandoldman wrote:
55 is not GEEZER range, I have children almost that age., have a good day YOUNGSTER.

I knew we would hear from you somewhere in here.......

Don't I wish I was a youngster, and still knew all I know now! I said I was fast approaching, I'm not there yet!

I still have time to decide if I want to be a lovable old geezer, or a crotchety old geezer.........

bearandoldman · Post by **bearandoldman** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 11:38 am

ruger22 wrote:
bearandoldman wrote:
55 is not GEEZER range, I have children almost that age., have a good day YOUNGSTER.
I knew we would hear from you somewhere in here.......

Don't I wish I was a youngster, and still knew all I know now! I said I was fast approaching, I'm not there yet!

I still have time to decide if I want to be a lovable old geezer, or a crotchety old geezer.........

Be crotchety, it is a lot more fun.

Gatmandu · Post by **Gatmandu** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 2:43 pm

bearandoldman wrote: Be crotchety, it is a lot more fun.

I thought one of the few benefits of getting old was you were allowed to be crotchety.

Don

greener · Post by **greener** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 7:52 pm

bearandoldman wrote:
ruger22 wrote:
bearandoldman wrote:
55 is not GEEZER range, I have children almost that age., have a good day YOUNGSTER.
I knew we would hear from you somewhere in here.......

Don't I wish I was a youngster, and still knew all I know now! I said I was fast approaching, I'm not there yet!

I still have time to decide if I want to be a lovable old geezer, or a crotchety old geezer.........
Be crotchety, it is a lot more fun.

And some days are more fun than others.

I love to see my elders whoop the kiddies into shape, sir.

blue68f100 · Post by **blue68f100** » Wed Oct 19, 2011 9:33 am

The smoothing only happen if the parts being used are quality parts.

My sig had the worst trigger of any gun I have ever shot. The MIM castings (hammer & sear) were very very rough with pitting. Felt as smooth as trying to ride a unicycle on a gravel road. It needed professional help.

greener · Post by **greener** » Wed Oct 19, 2011 6:07 pm

blue68f100 wrote:The smoothing only happen if the parts being used are quality parts.

Felt as smooth as trying to ride a unicycle on a gravel road. It needed professional help.

Probably made by the same folks who made my SR9 trigger. But mine smoothed right out with a little assistance.

bgreenea3 · Post by **bgreenea3** » Wed Oct 19, 2011 6:49 pm

Most of the newer sigs have felt a little gritty on the da pull but my old p226 is as smooth as silk. (unk on how many thousands of rounds through it, It was issued to a lot of cops before me and I've put a lot through it since I bought it from the dept about 10 years ago)

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