Trigger question

[headcase]

I have a S&W40VE. After reading some of Lycan and NineseveN's posts on trigger pull, I would like to have the trigger worked down to about half what the pull is now. I would imagine(not having done anything in the way of working on a weapon other than immediate or remedial action) that it involves exchanging the trigger spring. Any ideas on what it would run and if it is something that can be done rather quickly? Thanks

[NineseveN]

I have a S&W40VE. After reading some of Lycan and NineseveN's posts on trigger pull, I would like to have the trigger worked down to about half what the pull is now. I would imagine(not having done anything in the way of working on a weapon other than immediate or remedial action) that it involves exchanging the trigger spring. Any ideas on what it would run and if it is something that can be done rather quickly? Thanks

You can put a Wolf 3.5lb striker spring in it and polish some of the surfaces, it does take the pull down quite a bit, BUT, it may hamper reliability (especially if you fuxor it up ). There were a couple of gunsmiths that did trigger jobs for the Sigma (Novak did for a bit unless I remember wrong), not sure about now though. That's a tough gun to improve as you're starting out on the real bad side of triggers; it's a dog compared to almost anything else on the market right now in terms of the trigger IMHO.


Here's a thread with some pics and a link to the detailed instructions on one method. I'd read through that forum a bit to get an idea of what's what before I did anything to the gun (there are a few methods), especially if it's a self-defense piece.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/eve/for...4/m/1031000282


Source for springs if you want to try this:
http://www.gunsprings.com/SemiAuto/S...NF.html#Sigma4 (or get them at Midway USA/Brownells).

[headcase]

I would be loath to attempt it as it is my carry weapon. I would much rather have it done by a pro. I guess my question should have been, any ideas how much it would run to have it done, and if it is something that could be done while I waited or took a walk or something.

[NineseveN]

Tom Novak of Novak's Handgunner's Outlet in Latrobe PA (that's the Novak I was thinking of).
724-539-5530

His website is down right now and I do recall some problems with lead times from him that I read on http://www.handgunforums.net, so I don't know that it's something that you'd have done while you wait. I hear he does good work, he's just a bit touchy as far as how long he takes and how communicative he is during the process.

[headcase]

Cool, I appreciate the info. Maybe I'll check out some of the local guys here. I wanted to pick some brains before going around asking the gunsmiths. So this isn't just something your average smith can tackle with confidence, huh?

[NineseveN]

Cool, I appreciate the info. Maybe I'll check out some of the local guys here. I wanted to pick some brains before going around asking the gunsmiths. So this isn't just something your average smith can tackle with confidence, huh?

Unfortunately, no. While S&W sold a bunch of Sigmas, an after market just never really opened up for them. If you had a Glock, XD, M&P, Sig Sauer or something with more of an aftermarket following you'd have an easier time. You can throw a rock in any direction and it will lead the way to someone who does 1911 trigger work, Glock's trigger fix is pretty much a drop-in part (3.5lb connector) with some polishing.

[headcase]

Thanks man, I greatly appreciate the time

[NineseveN]

Thanks man, I greatly appreciate the time

Any time. Wish I could've been of more help though...

[Lycanthrope]

You can take 4lbs off the pull by polishing and removing 2 springs. You want to remove the outer coil spring powering the sear and the smaller pigtail spring at the bottom of the housing. Also, in the plastic carrier, there is a large casting line than needs filed out where the sear moves across the plastic cam/hump. You'll know it when you see it.

I also radius the edge off of the rear of the sear so it cams smoothly over that hump and it helps a lot.

You have instructions in your mailbox (not my work)

Lycansigmasarefinethrope

[LowFlyer]

headcase, here are some links that I used to lighten the pull on my SW9VE:

Sigma trigger work (pictures)

I DID NOT CUT THE SPRING! (that way, I could return the trigger to factory if I wanted or needed to, after shooting close to 200 rounds w/NO FTF or FTE, I will not be returning it back to factory.......it is my nightstand gun w/a laser/light attached.)

More info within

Sigma Trigger mods(Caution)

I did the first one as stated. It's easy. WATCH THE SPRINGS when taking apart!! (after you've taken it apart, you'll know what I'm talking about............sprooonnnnggggg!!!)



Ah crap Lycan, you beat me to it I bet!