Reduce power hammer and rebound springs for 317.

MilesTeg · September 16, 2002, 11:33 AM

I have a "J" frame 317 and I want to reduce the heavy double action pull. I was thinking about buying the Shooter Pack #17120 from Wolff's.

Will there be any problems with light strikes on the rimfires? Also, does anyone have instructions on how to do the change outs yourself?

Other options and suggestions on reducing the DA pull are welcomed.

Thanks

Desert Pete · September 16, 2002, 12:40 PM

Changing the springs is an easy job for most anyone. I've got the Wolff spring kits on a couple Smith's. They work well.

James K · September 16, 2002, 01:09 PM

Strange as it may seem, rim fire ignition actually requires a harder blow than center fire, and lightening the mainspring can cause misfires, especially with the small light hammer of the J frame. Some reduction in the mainspring is possible, but test any change thoroughly, including cold weather tests, if the gun is to be used for other than plinking.

Jim

WESHOOT2 · September 16, 2002, 08:41 PM

Might consider smoothing action and maintaining stock springs.

C.R.Sam · September 16, 2002, 08:58 PM

Get a copy of Jerry Kunhausen's book on S&W revolvers.
Read it at least twice when not near a gun.
Then proceed to knock yourself out.

Sam

September 16, 2002, 08:41 PM	#4
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September 16, 2002, 11:33 AM	#1
MilesTeg Senior Member Join Date: December 7, 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 227	Reduce power hammer and rebound springs for 317. I have a "J" frame 317 and I want to reduce the heavy double action pull. I was thinking about buying the Shooter Pack #17120 from Wolff's. Will there be any problems with light strikes on the rimfires? Also, does anyone have instructions on how to do the change outs yourself? Other options and suggestions on reducing the DA pull are welcomed. Thanks

September 16, 2002, 12:40 PM	#2
Desert Pete Member Join Date: August 6, 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 44	Changing the springs is an easy job for most anyone. I've got the Wolff spring kits on a couple Smith's. They work well.

September 16, 2002, 01:09 PM	#3
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Strange as it may seem, rim fire ignition actually requires a harder blow than center fire, and lightening the mainspring can cause misfires, especially with the small light hammer of the J frame. Some reduction in the mainspring is possible, but test any change thoroughly, including cold weather tests, if the gun is to be used for other than plinking. Jim

September 16, 2002, 08:58 PM	#5
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	Get a copy of Jerry Kunhausen's book on S&W revolvers. Read it at least twice when not near a gun. Then proceed to knock yourself out. Sam