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Offline Ghostrider_23

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WHO REALLY KNOWS THEIR S+W
« on: February 04, 2006, 12:09:21 PM »
Hello gentlemen, I need some information about a J frame S+W Model 340
1. Can ayone tell me what is the factory trgger pull on a S+W Model 340?
2. Can ayone tell me what kind of trigger pull I could expect if taken to gun smith?
3. And final what are your thoughts about this model gun by S+W.

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Offline Dusty Miller

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WHO REALLY KNOWS THEIR S+W
« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2006, 09:34:20 PM »
Well GR, it looks like NOBODY here really knows his S&W guns!! :D
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Re: WHO REALLY KNOWS THEIR S+W
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2006, 01:46:38 AM »
Quote from: Ghostrider_23
Hello gentlemen, I need some information about a J frame S+W Model 340
1. Can ayone tell me what is the factory trgger pull on a S+W Model 340?
2. Can ayone tell me what kind of trigger pull I could expect if taken to gun smith?
3. And final what are your thoughts about this model gun by S+W.

 8) This forum is the best! Very knowledgeable people here.
Thanks


I don't have a S&W Model 340 but if you call S&W I am sure they will give you the answers you seek. Now my buddy has one and I have shot it with full powder 357 Mag loads and boy was it a hand full. The gun is so light the recoil is about on the same plain as my 4 inch 500 Mag. The trigger pull was very light in single action mode and the double action was not bad. Smith & Wesson has good triggers in my opinion.  :D
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The model 340 Sc. Revolver
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2006, 02:34:13 AM »
Hello
I certainly am no expert on S&W's but have observed the following. This revolver is made on the three screw-J-frame. It is a scandium frame silver in color with the word "Air-Lite" printed on the sideplate left side above the trigger guard. It has a 5 shot titanium cylinder capable of firing either .38 special or .357 ammo. It may or may not have a lanyard ring affixed in the bottom of the round butt grip as well. They also made another model and refer to it as the P.D. this means personal defense, and this one is Black in color and has a red ramp front sight. The triggers are smooth combat style, and a typical trigger pull for most double actions S&W-J-frames will be around 10 pounds give or take a little, depending on spring weights. An interesting fact is that S&W has installed a stainless SHIM above the barrel bushing against the upper frame top strap. This was done to eliminate Flame cutting when shooting the hotter .357 ammo. It should have came in a factory fitted jewlers case and was made from 2001 to Date. I hope this helps. Hammerdown
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« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2006, 09:20:30 AM »
I'm not an expert, but it is hard to give a set pull weight of the trigger. I shot 3 seperate 617-3's and ech had a different wieght trigger. Not by much, but it was noticeable. As for what a gunsmith will drop it down to, thats up to you. You can buy spring kits from midway or brownells that come with a reduced power main spring and a 13#, 14#, and 15# trigger rebound spring. Plus a smith will probably have lighter springs or could make a lighter mainspring still. Also the polishing a smith can do on the sear. If you want a 5 oz. trigger you can get one, just depends how much you want to pay.
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« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2006, 12:04:56 PM »
:D Thank you for the advise. I see the midway springs and that is the route I will take
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