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New (to me) .357 magnum
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October 2, 2009 - 6:04 pm
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Good question. The seller didn't notice much, if any. I did.

How do I test it? I put my index finger all the way in on the trigger. In other words, the opposite of the fingertip, as close to the knuckle as I can. Very slowly pull the trigger. I  can feel it very well then.

Second - I watch the transfer bar (correct term?) as I pull the trigger as slowly as possible in SA. It travels quite a bit before the break.

I'm glad you got good ones right out of the box.

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Forrest said:

Good question. The seller didn't notice much, if any. I did.

How do I test it? I put my index finger all the way in on the trigger. In other words, the opposite of the fingertip, as close to the knuckle as I can. Very slowly pull the trigger. I  can feel it very well then.

Second - I watch the transfer bar (correct term?) as I pull the trigger as slowly as possible in SA. It travels quite a bit before the break.

I'm glad you got good ones right out of the box.


Just to be sure we are clear...Laugh  You are talking about single action--hammer is already back before you pull the trigger...?

When in Single action transfer bars have almost zero movement (which they should).  Something in yours may not be assembled properly.  In single action the transfer bar should be at its peak (or 99.9%) when the hammer is cocked.  The only thing that should be moving at this point is the trigger/hammer engagement.

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I don't have much to add from a gunsmithing perspective. From a shooting standpoint, every 15/715 I own (five, I think) has that same very clean break that SHOOT described. Is it possible yours was the recipient of some gunsmithing gone awry in a past life?

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I appreciate the input, both Steve and Shoot. I have been referred to a local 'smith from a source I trust. I'll get a third opinion.

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