Redhawk trigger work

[BRL]

Who has had trigger work done on their Ruger Redhawk? What was the outcome? What kind of pull weights did you go down to? I am asking because I have never had work done to any of my guns but would like to have trigger work done on my Redhawk. I just don't know what to ask for or what to expect.

Thanks!!

[Tom C.]

I like to do all my own stuff, including trigger work on Redhawks. The Redhawk is a little more difficult to lighten due to the use of 1 spring for both the hammer and trigger return. That limits the reduction in trigger weight to maintain good, consistent ignition. Mine are probably 3.5 to 4 lbs. Crisp, but not too light. If you attempt to stone the contact surfaces too much, you will quickly arrive at an unsafe condition and will be in the market for a new hammer and/or trigger.

[tonyinky]

I didn't realize how bad my Redhawks trigger actually was until I compared it with a Colt. I knew instantly that I HAD to get it worked on. I don't think shooting offhand you'll notice that much of a difference. But set your Redhawk on a rest for some benchrest shooting and the trigger creep feels like a 1/4". I sent mine off for a single-action trigger job, barrel recrowned, and forcing cone checked several yrs. ago. Worth every $ it cost me. I use Jewell 2 oz. triggers in my benchgun rifles so I am pretty picky about a good trigger.

[BRL]

I think I am going to send mine off soon. I think I'll shoot it more with a better trigger.

Thanks.

[Slufoot]

Hi tonyinky,
Who did you send your Redhawk to for the trigger job?

Thanks!
Slufoot

[tonyinky]

I'm pretty sure it was Pinnacle. It was about 9 yrs. ago. And I'm sure I have the receipt stashed away... somewhere? Try here:
http://www.pinnacle-guns.com/revolver.asp

[tpdtom]

I don't own a Redhawk, but I'm familiar with the triggers. In general, regardless of the maker, I don't think there are many smiths who do a better trigger job than Kenny Kelly at Mag-na-port. His business is porting barrels and installing brakes, but if you ask nicely he'll do an action job. None better IMHO.

As an aside, Kenny just was awarded "Pistolsmith of the Year" from the Pistolsmith's Guild...Tom

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[Broom Rider]

I had SSK do a trigger job on my Redhawk, the did a nice job,  it's got a crisp let off now.

[banen]

I just ordered a spring kit from Brownells. Made a world of difference, only took a few minutes and didn't do any stoning etc.  I am happy enough with it.  Now I am sure you can do better with stoning etc but start with the spring kit and see if you want to do more.  Might save you some $ and you don't have to worry about doing it yourself and ending up with something unsafe.  I have heard of guys who say using the lightest spring isn't heavy enough to use double action reliably, but I mine works fine.