Smith and Wesson trigger stop rod.
I own several Smith and Wesson revolvers.
My newest is a Model 17-9 Masterpiece Target K 22. I discovered a 22/32 long and 3/32 wide pin that fits inside the trigger return spring that goes inside the rebound slide. According to old schematics, this is a "trigger stop rod".
None of my other revolvers have such. What is it's purpose? When was this feature discontinued? Does it serve any advantage?
Thanks all for your replies.
My newest is a Model 17-9 Masterpiece Target K 22. I discovered a 22/32 long and 3/32 wide pin that fits inside the trigger return spring that goes inside the rebound slide. According to old schematics, this is a "trigger stop rod".
None of my other revolvers have such. What is it's purpose? When was this feature discontinued? Does it serve any advantage?
Thanks all for your replies.
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It is indeed a trigger stop.
I have not seen one in a K frame gun, but they are common in some vintages of N frames.
The advantage is that it is completly internal and fixed, cannot come out of adjustment or lock up the action ike the trigger stop seen at the rear of the guard in many KTs.
The disadvantage is that you can do a lot of cut and try again fitting to get it just right. And if it is even a little short, you get backlash.0 -
It is only in there for single action shooting.
It is common in the SA only K-38.0 -
I've found them in Smith 25s also. The theory behind them is that as the trigger rebound unit moves to the rear that pin will bottom out against the inside of the unit and stop against the post or pin that retains the rebound unit, thereby limiting trigger movement. Pretty neat approach, I think. 0 -
It's a nifty idea.
Can I fashion something similar (by using a broken drill bit) for a M-10 or a 686?
Anybody ever tried such?0 -
quote:Originally posted by Polite Psycho
It's a nifty idea.
Can I fashion something similar (by using a broken drill bit) for a M-10 or a 686?
Anybody ever tried such?
I would think so. So long as the pin is the correct length, free of burrs and wide enough so it can't miss the post it should work. Make certain each end is slightly rounded so it doesn't catch on the coils too.0
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