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January 11, 2017
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My new to me .44 doesn't have as nice of a trigger as my Smith 29-2. I don't know if its the nature of the design (all designs are compromises of some sort) , or a maintenance item as its been shot alot. It seems "gritty".
1. Do all the DW revolvers use the same trigger mechanism and parts?
2. I will probably be sending the unit to the factory for a repair to the extractor. Do they do trigger work? or who does? My local guy only works on Smiths and Rugers, probably because lacks experience in DW. Is there anyone in Daytona Beach/Orlando who does good work on the DW line?
3. Can the trigger match my Smith after work by a qualified gunsmith?
4. How light of a da pull can I get and still get reliable ignition?
Thanks. Skip
February 16, 2016
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1. The trigger group for small frames is completely different than the large frames.
January 11, 2017
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Do I understand that the "small frames" were the .38 "pocket" guns? or are they the .357?
Among the "large frames" is the trigger mechanism the same? Is my .44 50 oz. fixed barrel a Large frame?
Are the Maximums Large?
Thanks Skip
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June 11, 2016
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22 and 357 are small frames, 44 and Super Mags are large frames, hope this helps.
January 11, 2017
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Thank you. Does anyone here know if the "large frame" trigger/firing mechanism is all interchangeable amongst themselves, or whether there are differences? I read somewhere that the early guns had forged parts, the newer guns had a less desirable casting. Thanks.
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January 24, 2009
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I am pretty sure the large frame guns do all use the same parts in the trigger group, although I haven't personally had the burning urge to start swapping them around to find out.
The early DW's were all small frame guns, and yes, some items in the early guns had weaknesses. Mainly firing pins and a spring or two. Those issues were addressed & improved on, making the later guns very reliable. As far as less desirable castings in the later guns, I'm not aware of any issues there.
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April 9, 2015
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#1. The trigger of the Large Frame (Your 44 Mag) is different than the triggers of the small frames (357). The Large frame trigger design reminds me more of a Ruger Double Action. There is no side plate to remove when accessing the trigger the trigger guard comes out the bottom of the frame in order to access the trigger group.
#2. I am guessing the gunsmiths at Norwich will do trigger work, but I have no experience. Just give them a call. I have found they are great to work with.
#3. Like you mentioned triggers are design dependent and a Smith vs a Ruger vs a Dan Wesson are just going to be different. My method of trigger work, is to simply polish to a mirror finish all metal to metal contact points and leave the factory weight springs alone. That way I fell that I have the smoothest possible trigger pull and they will be 100% reliable.
#4. Polishing all contact points will lighten the trigger, but as I said I leave the springs alone as 100% reliable primer strikes are more of a priority than a liter trigger pull.
If you have a basic tinkering ability, I would suggest investigating how to fully disassemble the 44 mag you now own and give the internals a good scrubbing, then inspect the metal to metal contact points of the trigger and look for machining marks, burs or rough spots. Then with high grit fine sand paper and a final polish with some Flitz get everything super smooth. By polishing you will not be removing any significant metal or changing angles or design you will just be making them as smooth as they could be. You will also get to know the internals of your gun and while pulling in double action you can understand what the trigger is doing and how it is working.
PLenty of good info on this forum on the internals. I'll search around a little and see what I find that might help you.
Are you even the slightest bit interested in disassembly and working on the internals. It really isn't that difficult and you should not be intimidated even if you have a basic ability for tinkering.
Here is a good looking disassembly video.
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April 9, 2015
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“We cannot but pity the boy who has never fired a gun; he is no more
humane, while his education has been sadly neglected.”
-Henry David Thoreau
“When some of my friends have asked me anxiously about their boys, whether
they should let them hunt, I have answered, yes – remembering that it was
one of the best parts of my education – *make* them hunters.”
-Henry David Thoreau
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