Author Topic: Spring kit??????? (Read 641 times)

KF9VH · « **on:** February 27, 2005, 02:15:12 PM »

How difficult is it to instal a spring kit in a 686? Do you have to do much dismantling of the gun to do this job? Can a novice do it?

drdougrx · « **Reply #1 on:** February 27, 2005, 02:30:42 PM »

Hi K,

Not a problem. Take your time. You can buy a Wolffe tune up kit for your 686. Just make sure you still have positive ignition so that primers go off everytime. Sometimes you can install a spring that make the trigger pull feel great and then you find the firing pin blow is too light and the gun may not fire every time.

GL,

Doug

KF9VH · « **Reply #2 on:** February 27, 2005, 02:44:27 PM »

Can you tell me a little bit about how much disassembly there is? Do you have to punch pins out and open it up or what?

Thanks

Mike

HappyHunter · « **Reply #3 on:** February 27, 2005, 03:03:51 PM »

KF9VH,

The best way (IMO) for you to do this is with a Jerry Miculek dvd/vidieo about tuning your smith/wesson. This tells all and will help you do a confident job. You will not need to drive any pins.

As far as the springs here is a source: http://www.gunsprings.com/Revolver/SmithWesson_RvNF.html#S&WKLN
I recommend the shooters pack which is a mainspring and three different rebound springs of different strength.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN YOU MUST CONSIDER THE USE OF THE WEOPON...IS IT FOR PROTECTION? IF SO THIS IS NOT A GOOD IDEA! HAVE WORK DONE BY A PROFESSIONAL (if any is really needed). IF THIS IS A TARGET/PLINKING GUN?...HAVE A GOOD TIME.

HTH,

Fred