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Am I imagining things???
Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 7:44 pm
by Gatmandu
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
Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 8:35 pm
by bgreenea3
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.....
Re: Am I imagining things???
Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 8:53 pm
by greener
Gatmandu wrote:Hi Folks,
Did the gun change or did I change?
Don
yes.
Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 8:59 pm
by Medicine Hat
Gatmandu wrote:Did the gun change or did I change?
Most likely, both.
Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 9:27 pm
by Gatmandu
Medicine Hat wrote:"Did the gun change or did I change? "
Most likely, both.
Huuuuuummmmmmm..........interesting.
Don
Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 10:25 pm
by Bullseye
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
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 10:48 am
by ruger22
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!........
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 11:17 am
by bearandoldman
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.
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 11:24 am
by ruger22
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.........
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 11:38 am
by bearandoldman
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.
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 2:43 pm
by Gatmandu
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
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 7:52 pm
by greener
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.
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 9:33 am
by blue68f100
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.
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 6:07 pm
by greener
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.
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 6:49 pm
by bgreenea3
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)