spring kit...

[longwinters]

I've been thinking about doing trigger jobs on my Smith 686 and 60 pro.  I see there are spring kits from Smith and Wesson, Apex, Jerry Miculek and Brownells.  Looks like a rebound spring tool is also a good idea.  Having never "operated" on my revolvers is there any thing I should know?
 
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[JoeG52]

Looks like a rebound spring tool is also a good idea.
 
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You can say that again! It isn't difficult but the rebound spring tool makes that part of the job a lot easier.

[anachronism]

First of all, most spring kits are made by Wolff, regardless of brand. You can use a pocket screwdriver to install the rebound spring, I've done many trigger jobs, and have never owned a special tool for the rebound spring. Try a medium spring for both the hammer and the rebound slide. Adjust as needed, some guns work well with a light rebound spring, but they require some smoothing of the rebound slide, and inside the frame where the slide uh... slides. Make sure you give the rebound slide a goodly amount of oil on all sides, the potential for drag is pretty high there.

[longwinters]

Thanks for the tips.
 
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[StrawHat]

There is a big difference between doing a trigger job and just replacing springs.  If you have never worked on a S&W revolver, do your research and study before you start to tune the trigger.  If you are just swapping springs, get a good set of screwdrivers.