trigger work - do pistols need/benefit as much as revolvers?

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Hello everyone,

My impression from reading on revolvers and pistols in general is that current production revolvers usually need or would benefit from a trigger job to perform smoothly and beautifully. I don't seem to find online writing/articles describing the need for such on pistols.

Is this generally accurate?

(I can speculate on pistols; maybe they cannot be worked on directly in the same way that a revolver can be disassembled and parts stoned/polished?)

(I am aware that some pistols have aftermarket improved-behavior triggers available.)

Thank you.
 
Most massed produced handguns can benefit from some TLC, from simple polishing to complete mechanical makeovers. All depends on what you’re looking for.

I don’t look for ultra light trigger pulls but prefer a crisp let off and a distinct reset. Something around 4lbs makes me happy.
 
Most of the pistols I've purchased needed some kind of trigger work. Could have been anything from as easy as a lighter mainspring replacement to a full out teardown and polish everything. Heck, I just spent about 8hrs worth of work this weekend on a brand new Tanfoglio Limited Custom! For a $2400. pistol, it had the grittiest trigger of any pistol I ever purchased.
 
One of the worst feeling triggers I ever felt came out just silky sweet and smooth after something like 5K rounds was shot from it. So don't discount simply using the gun as a way to smoothen things.

It depends on what the gun is used for too. I had to INCREASE the pull on one of my cap and ball black powder handguns because it was too sensitive. It's not good if it's too heavy but it's often equally as bad if it is too sensitive. It's very much like Goldilocks and the three Bears.... as in "just right".
 
Dietz said:
99% of shooters will benefit more from proper training than trigger jobs.
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This is my opinion.

Not once have I been in a competition and as I am running through the stage had the thought cross my mind "Oh that trigger is smooth" or "Man this trigger is hard to pull".
 
Wow, lots more folks here than I'd thought who would like their heavy, gritty factory triggers. I guess I'm in the minority but my excuse is that it's a hobby of mine to turn my guns into shop projects.
 
Trinimon said:
Wow, lots more folks here than I'd thought who would like their heavy, gritty factory triggers. I guess I'm in the minority but my excuse is that it's a hobby of mine to turn my guns into shop projects.
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No one is saying its wrong to want a nice trigger.

I’m just saying buying a nice trigger won’t make you a better shooter.

Those shop project are fun... same with tweaking and “tuning”
 
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