Any Ruger Revolver Experts Here?

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As earlier stated, I just picked up a new Stainless Redhawk 5 1/2 inch 44mag. After test firing 20 rounds through it today I find the trigger crunchy at the end of the stroke just before let off both in double and single action. I know softer springs are available but don't think this will help crunchiness. It comes apart without tools like my GP100 but haven't gotten that far yet. Anyone got any ideas besides, you should have bought a Smith. I'm a Ruger fan. Had Redhawks in the past but don't remember this crunchiness at the end of the stroke. Other than that I was impressed with the accuracy 4 inch group off hand at 25 with stout loads. Thanks for any constructive ideas!
 
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As earlier stated, I just picked up a new Stainless Redhawk 5 1/2 inch 44mag. After test firing 20 rounds through it today I find the trigger crunchy at the end of the stroke just before let off both in double and single action. I know softer springs are available but don't think this will help crunchiness. It comes apart without tools like my GP100 but haven't gotten that far yet. Anyone got any ideas besides, you should have bought a Smith. I'm a Ruger fan. Had Redhawks in the past but don't remember this crunchiness at the end of the stroke. Other than that I was impressed with the accuracy 4 inch group off hand at 25 with stout loads. Thanks for any constructive ideas!
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I'm no Ruger revolver expert but did you try oiling it? My buddy just got a Blackhawk and it had a similar issue until he applied some lube.
 
Not normal for a Ruger, pull it apart and find out what's going on there. I've never had a Ruger with any "crunchiness" in it, actually the trigger on my GP100 isn't far off my Smith and Wesson 629. Both are smooth, stock and break like a glass rod. Only in DA does the Smith shine (the Ruger has an odd set-up/lock-up stage in the cylinder rotation mechanics, but still smooth.).

Sounds like lack of lube, or a sear issue?
 
Disassemble, clean, lube and reassemble. And do it before you even fire it for the first time, never rely on the factory or previous owner to have properly cleaned and lubricated the gun.
 
If you are handy/adventurous and are willing to order replacement parts from ruger/brownells if you screw up you could look at stoning your ruger.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuqticFg9q8

If you aren't willing to go go this route, or have a smith do it, dry fire it until your fingers bleed, without oil. Then add oil once it smooths out.
 
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