Posted: 10/18/2006 5:22:54 PM EDT
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I went ahead and purchased that NYPD model 10 I found for $100. Now I'd like to customize it a bit with trigger and hammer upgrades. It currently has a narrow trigger/hammer and I'd like to upgrade it to the type on my model 19. Does anyone know who would carry those pieces? I'd also like to upgrade the springs to a much lighter trigger pull, any recommendations? |
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Before you start throwing parts at it, try this. Take the thing completely apart: trigger, hammer, the whole "guts" of the pistol. Clean thoroughly. Reassemable using moly slide or similar lube in all the places that bear on each other. It made a world of difference in my K-frames and costs almost nothing. And it keeps the gun "original and unaltered" if that matters to you. Personally I don't care for the Smith target hammer or trigger. They just don't look right on a Model 10. Pretty sure Wolff makes a spring kit but I have never felt the need for them in Smiths. Brownells should have the parts you want if you're determined to go that route. |
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"I'd also like to upgrade the springs to a much lighter trigger pull, any recommendations?" We're not "going there" anymore. Years ago, people thought that the lighter the trigger pull, the better, and triggers were lowered so far that mis-fires were common. Today, thanks to super-fast revolver shooters like Jerry Miculek , we know that the lighter the double action trigger, the SLOWER the gun is, not to mention the unreliable ignition. Today, we go for a SMOOTH trigger, not a lighter one. A smooth trigger action FEELS lighter, but is faster and has no reliability issues. If the trigger pull is too heavy for you, instead of compromising the gun with light weight springs, BUILD UP YOUR FINGER. The above advice to clean out the action and lube with a good lube will do wonders. Sit around for a few hours dry-firing and the action will feel lighter and lighter. That'll be you and your finger getting used to the gun. As for parts, be aware that you'll have to buy parts that are compatible with your version of the model 10. There may be a Dash number on the frame where the cylinder yoke seats. This would look like "M-10" or a "dash number" like "M 10-3", or Model 10 Dash or revisions number 3. Be aware that other Model 10 revision parts MAY NOT fit. You may have to give the parts supplier your serial number to insure a proper fit. Also be aware that hammers and trigger DO NOT always "drop in" and may need some fitting. S&W parts suppliers: From S&W direct. www.e-gunparts.com/model.asp?idDept=230 www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/schematics/SchemMFG.aspx www.jackfirstgun.com/ (where the pros shop). |