Trigger pull Ruger Security Six

Natty Bumpo · November 21, 1999, 03:02 AM

A Ruger Security Six is dependable, but its trigger pull is the pitts. There isn't much you can do about the "mile-long" travel, but is there any way to lighten it up and smooth it out?

As always, Thanks for the help.

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**4V50 Gary** · November 21, 1999, 08:24 AM

I bought a Clark adjustable mainspring (from Gil Hebard) and installed that in my Security Six. The mainspring guiderod was threaded and a nut installed on the end. By moving the nut, you adjusted the weight.

On the trigger, I slowly polished the sear, hammer and trigger on a hard arkansas. I also lightly polished the pawl (hand) and the cylinder stop. The mainspring guiderod (or is it called the hammer strut) which engages the hammer (the round part) was also polished. My polishing method was to lay the piece on the arkansas, keep it level and moving it slowly across the well oiled surface of the stone. This was done several times and the part refitted. A lot of testing (requiring reassembly) was required, and then it was disassembled and polished some more. The whole process was repeated until I was happy (and safety of the working mechanism wasn't compromised).

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George Stringer · November 21, 1999, 08:49 AM

Natty, the Clark spring unit is a good one but getting a light smooth DA pull on a revolver involves stoning/polishing 9 different areas. This is best left to a smith. George

Dave McC · November 21, 1999, 11:21 AM

Never was too fond of the spring replacement idea, but a Security Six I had years ago responded well to complete dissasembly, polishing all the wear marks out with a Dremel with a felt tip and Jeweler's rouge, lubing with Gunslick, wiping off all the Gunslick with a paper towel or clean lint free cloth and reassembly.

For good DA work, a light trigger is nice, but a smooth,clean pull's essential...

Robert Foote · November 21, 1999, 09:32 PM

I went through a Ruger armorer's school some years back and have Kunhausen's book but never have felt comfortable doing much custom trigger work. If anyone knows of someone who does these and GPs exceptionally well I would be interested in a referral. I have a GP that has an absolutely beautiful trigger job--but the smith is no longer in business...

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November 21, 1999, 03:02 AM	#1
Natty Bumpo Junior Member Join Date: September 30, 1999 Posts: 9	A Ruger Security Six is dependable, but its trigger pull is the pitts. There isn't much you can do about the "mile-long" travel, but is there any way to lighten it up and smooth it out? As always, Thanks for the help. ------------------ ><>

November 21, 1999, 08:24 AM	#2
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,841	I bought a Clark adjustable mainspring (from Gil Hebard) and installed that in my Security Six. The mainspring guiderod was threaded and a nut installed on the end. By moving the nut, you adjusted the weight. On the trigger, I slowly polished the sear, hammer and trigger on a hard arkansas. I also lightly polished the pawl (hand) and the cylinder stop. The mainspring guiderod (or is it called the hammer strut) which engages the hammer (the round part) was also polished. My polishing method was to lay the piece on the arkansas, keep it level and moving it slowly across the well oiled surface of the stone. This was done several times and the part refitted. A lot of testing (requiring reassembly) was required, and then it was disassembled and polished some more. The whole process was repeated until I was happy (and safety of the working mechanism wasn't compromised). ------------------ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt

November 21, 1999, 08:49 AM	#3
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	Natty, the Clark spring unit is a good one but getting a light smooth DA pull on a revolver involves stoning/polishing 9 different areas. This is best left to a smith. George

November 21, 1999, 11:21 AM	#4
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Never was too fond of the spring replacement idea, but a Security Six I had years ago responded well to complete dissasembly, polishing all the wear marks out with a Dremel with a felt tip and Jeweler's rouge, lubing with Gunslick, wiping off all the Gunslick with a paper towel or clean lint free cloth and reassembly. For good DA work, a light trigger is nice, but a smooth,clean pull's essential...

November 21, 1999, 09:32 PM	#5
Robert Foote Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 1998 Posts: 623	I went through a Ruger armorer's school some years back and have Kunhausen's book but never have felt comfortable doing much custom trigger work. If anyone knows of someone who does these and GPs exceptionally well I would be interested in a referral. I have a GP that has an absolutely beautiful trigger job--but the smith is no longer in business... ------------------