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Ruger Vaquero Trigger Job (UPDATE ON QUESTION)

stevedz313
UPDATE: One more question, how hard is it to replace a reduced-power hammer spring and how do I do it?[:)]


My dad has a Ruger Vaquero and he is getting into wild west competition shooting. I tried to talk him out of it but, he wants a trigger job for his vaquero. My first question is can he get a trigger job for his weapon and he asked me to ask you the pro's and con's of a trigger job.

Thank You
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  • sig232
    quote:Originally posted by stevedz313
    My dad has a Ruger Vaquero and he is getting into wild west competition shooting. I tried to talk him out of it but, he wants a trigger job for his vaquero. My first question is can he get a trigger job for his weapon and he asked me to ask you the pro's and con's of a trigger job.

    Thank You





    Surprises me, the trigger on most of the Vaquero's that I have tried are pretty light as is. Is he doing fast draw contests? Damn I would be afraid I would shoot myself in the foot.

    You can smooth the trigger on any single action if you choose to do so but once the hammer is cocked the trigger release is light as a feather in most cases. Its the double action revolvers that usually need the trigger work.
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  • hissinggoose
    I have two SS Vaqueros (old model .44's), and a little trigger work makes a world of difference if you're going to be shooting for score. The trigger from the factory isn't hateful, but a good smith can smooth out the grittiness and take a little creep out of it. Springs are easy to change, so he might try a little lighter pull and if he doesn't like it, he can change it back. Is his a "new model" or the older one? The old ones are candidates for a free-spin pawl (speeds re-loading) as well.
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  • stevedz313
    I just spoke to him. He was confused about what a trigger job does. He wants to make the hammer not as heavy to pull back. This makes more sense to me. I looked at Wolf Springs reduced power hammer springs, is that what he is looking for?
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  • Lowrider
    If he wants a lighter hammer pull then, yes, a reduced-power spring is the answer. Be careful going too low or you'll affect the cartridge ignition.
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  • stevedz313
    quote:Originally posted by Lowrider
    If he wants a lighter hammer pull then, yes, a reduced-power spring is the answer. Be careful going too low or you'll affect the cartridge ignition.
    Thanks. Also is Wolf Springs good, if not who would you recommend?
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  • Lowrider
    I believe Wolff springs are about the best on the market. I've replaced all the factory springs in my Glocks with Wolffs.
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  • stevedz313
    quote:Originally posted by Lowrider
    I believe Wolff springs are about the best on the market. I've replaced all the factory springs in my Glocks with Wolffs.

    Thanks
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  • stevedz313
    One more question, how hard is it to replace the spring and how do I do it?[:)]
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  • Lowrider
    It's easy.

    Is it a "new model" Vaquero or is it more than a couple years old?

    For the old model go here and scroll down to page 18 for disassembly instructions:

    http://ruger.com/Firearms/PDF/InstructionManuals/12.pdf

    For new model go here:

    http://ruger.com/Firearms/PDF/InstructionManuals/53.pdf
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