Wanting new trigger and hammer springs for my EAA bounty hunter...where to go?

Stopsign32v · October 6, 2015, 05:02 AM

Well the trigger has to be a good 8lb trigger, it is nuts. The hammer is pretty hard to pull back as well. I've heard this is a "problem" with the EAA bounty hunters but I couldn't pass up this new 45 colt for less than $400, so I got it.

I've read problems with the Wolff springs and I was wondering if putting Colt springs in the pistol would be a bad idea. And if not, where is the best place to get them? Any advice or help is welcome here. Thanks guys

Doc Hoy · October 6, 2015, 05:27 AM

...but I will say it even though it might be the first things you thought of.

Have you tried:

Trimming down the hammer spring to reduce the tension or even loosening the screw.

Smoothing up the trigger and removing as much mechanical resistance as possible.

Stopsign32v · October 6, 2015, 09:14 AM

I'm new to SAA so no I haven't. Is there any type of "how to" or video showing what you mean?

**4V50 Gary** · October 6, 2015, 09:34 AM

The mainspring is a flatspring, no?

Just file it down (reduce its thickness). If you take it to a grinder, be sure to dip it frequently in water. You don't want to change its temper. Be sure to polish it afterward.

Doc Hoy · October 6, 2015, 09:44 AM

There are two Pettifogger articles which address cap and ball pistols but the similarity in the action makes them worth a good review.

http://www.theopenrange.net/articles...a_Part_One.pdf

http://www.theopenrange.net/articles...a_Part_Two.pdf

The next one is a magazine article beginning on page 17 strictly for 1873 Colt style revolvers.

http://www.gunsmagazine.com/1958issues/G0658.pdf

I just tested the links and they all work.

BTW, check out the prices on the inside cover!

Tidewater_Kid · October 6, 2015, 10:10 AM

The article in the 1958 magazine is great, but the overall magazine is a fun read!

Thanks for posting.

TK

Hawg · October 6, 2015, 11:46 AM

The Wolff spring is the best choice. I have one in my Uberti Cattleman.

James K · October 7, 2015, 09:50 AM

When reducing tension on a flat mainspring, it is best to take metal off the sides of the spring, not from the flat.

Jim

North East Redneck · October 12, 2015, 07:38 AM

Perhaps a bit off topic, but I find this interesting-
According to the 1958 magazine (thanks for posting that) the revolver on the first page has a price of about $100. Let's say the same type of gun would sell for $500 today. With a quick Google search I found the average manufacturing wage in 1958 was ~$2 per hour. So a person would have had to work 50 hours to purchase that revolver in '58. Another search came up with wage of $51000 or $25.5 per hour for manufacturing wages in 2015. So if the gun was purchased for $500 today, the buyer only had to work ~20 hours, say the gun is $600 today, still only ~24 hours.
Obviously these are numbers not including taxes on income etc. But overall I'd say the buying power of the average middle class worker has increased significantly.
Again thanks for the links, great reading.

Chuck Dye · October 12, 2015, 12:38 PM

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/Manufac...032.htm?page=1 currently sold out.

and

http://eaacorp.com/gun_accessories/i...hrauch/bh.html

Yes,both will have OEM parts, but if I am to modify a part I want a backup part to return to should I botch the mod.

October 6, 2015, 05:02 AM	#1
Stopsign32v Member Join Date: August 27, 2015 Posts: 36	Wanting new trigger and hammer springs for my EAA bounty hunter...where to go? Well the trigger has to be a good 8lb trigger, it is nuts. The hammer is pretty hard to pull back as well. I've heard this is a "problem" with the EAA bounty hunters but I couldn't pass up this new 45 colt for less than $400, so I got it. I've read problems with the Wolff springs and I was wondering if putting Colt springs in the pistol would be a bad idea. And if not, where is the best place to get them? Any advice or help is welcome here. Thanks guys

October 6, 2015, 05:27 AM	#2
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	I am pretty sure you have tried this... ...but I will say it even though it might be the first things you thought of. Have you tried: Trimming down the hammer spring to reduce the tension or even loosening the screw. Smoothing up the trigger and removing as much mechanical resistance as possible. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

October 6, 2015, 09:34 AM	#4
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,841	The mainspring is a flatspring, no? Just file it down (reduce its thickness). If you take it to a grinder, be sure to dip it frequently in water. You don't want to change its temper. Be sure to polish it afterward. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

October 6, 2015, 09:44 AM	#5
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Hope this works.... There are two Pettifogger articles which address cap and ball pistols but the similarity in the action makes them worth a good review. http://www.theopenrange.net/articles...a_Part_One.pdf http://www.theopenrange.net/articles...a_Part_Two.pdf The next one is a magazine article beginning on page 17 strictly for 1873 Colt style revolvers. http://www.gunsmagazine.com/1958issues/G0658.pdf I just tested the links and they all work. BTW, check out the prices on the inside cover! __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

October 12, 2015, 07:38 AM	#9
North East Redneck Senior Member Join Date: June 6, 2012 Location: Berkshire Hills Posts: 741	Perhaps a bit off topic, but I find this interesting- According to the 1958 magazine (thanks for posting that) the revolver on the first page has a price of about $100. Let's say the same type of gun would sell for $500 today. With a quick Google search I found the average manufacturing wage in 1958 was ~$2 per hour. So a person would have had to work 50 hours to purchase that revolver in '58. Another search came up with wage of $51000 or $25.5 per hour for manufacturing wages in 2015. So if the gun was purchased for $500 today, the buyer only had to work ~20 hours, say the gun is $600 today, still only ~24 hours. Obviously these are numbers not including taxes on income etc. But overall I'd say the buying power of the average middle class worker has increased significantly. Again thanks for the links, great reading. __________________ NRA Patron Member SAF Life Member GOAL Member Last edited by North East Redneck; October 12, 2015 at 07:46 AM.

October 6, 2015, 09:14 AM	#3
Stopsign32v Member Join Date: August 27, 2015 Posts: 36	I'm new to SAA so no I haven't. Is there any type of "how to" or video showing what you mean?

October 6, 2015, 10:10 AM	#6
Tidewater_Kid Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 925	The article in the 1958 magazine is great, but the overall magazine is a fun read! Thanks for posting. TK

October 6, 2015, 11:46 AM	#7
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,190	The Wolff spring is the best choice. I have one in my Uberti Cattleman.

October 7, 2015, 09:50 AM	#8
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	When reducing tension on a flat mainspring, it is best to take metal off the sides of the spring, not from the flat. Jim

October 12, 2015, 12:38 PM	#10
Chuck Dye Senior Member Join Date: June 28, 2002 Location: Oregon-The wet side. Posts: 949	https://www.gunpartscorp.com/Manufac...032.htm?page=1 currently sold out. and http://eaacorp.com/gun_accessories/i...hrauch/bh.html Yes,both will have OEM parts, but if I am to modify a part I want a backup part to return to should I botch the mod. __________________ Gee, I'd love to see your data!