Revo trigger job: Advice?

fignozzle · October 9, 2002, 11:58 AM

Hi all,

I have a Rossi .38 special and took it by a recommended gunsmith the other day...

He said it was in good shape, recommended against firing +P ammo through it, and offered to do a trigger job for around $50.00.

The DA trigger IS pretty heavy, (guessing, I'd say 14lbs or so)
AND pretty gritty.

It's NOT an expensive gun to begin with and its primary use is as a last-ditch home defense weapon for my wife (or me).

Is it throwing good money after bad to spend fifty bucks on a trigger job for it?
Or will this add a little class/reliability/enjoyment to owning and shooting this gun?

I appreciate having the wealth of info here on TFL to turn to!

DeBee · October 9, 2002, 12:14 PM

Personally, I'd pass on the trigger job...

Your 'last ditch home defense weapon' might do better with an action cleaning and a dab of moly and some dry fire practice.

9mmepiphany · October 9, 2002, 12:39 PM

i consider "trigger jobs" as an integral part of any wheel gun purchase...but then i'm spoiled

i don't think $50 is excessive, but most likely not a complete "action tune" either. mostly just an action cleaning and deburring. you might very well be better served by going the economy route...

1) open up the action and flush it "good"
2) lube all the "contact points"
3) close action
4) dryfire (or live fire) the action 5k times (thats less then 100x/wk)

it should give you the same resault, plus your trigger control should be much better

**4V50 Gary** · October 9, 2002, 01:11 PM

Don't we have instructions on how to do a trigger job somewhere here? If you're worried about weight, replace the springs with aftermarket. If you're worried about smoothness of the trigger and how cleanly it breaks in the SA mode, we're talking about polishing some parts.

fignozzle · October 9, 2002, 02:24 PM

Gary,

I'd like to smooth AND lighten this trigger.

If there are How To instructions for doing a trigger job, and changing out some springs, I'm game, and Dremel-ready, if they can be found...

That Rossi was inexpensive enough that I don't mind using it as a Project Gun to learn a little home 'smithing on.

Anybody got a link or 3?
Thanks

Labuyo · October 10, 2002, 01:58 PM

Barnes and Noble or Borders Bookstore has some gunsmithing book you can look into. Though, they only feature S&W's, their actions are very similar. ' hope this helps. Good luck and Safe shooting!

WESHOOT2 · October 11, 2002, 04:03 AM

If betting your LIFE (or your wife's) on your Rossi perhaps the best course is to clean thoroughly, BreakFree CLP, and dry-fire repeatedly.

"If it doesn't go bang it's just an interesting paperweight"; know what I mean?

October 9, 2002, 11:58 AM	#1
fignozzle Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2002 Location: under the radar, near the Sunsphere Posts: 177	Revo trigger job: Advice? Hi all, I have a Rossi .38 special and took it by a recommended gunsmith the other day... He said it was in good shape, recommended against firing +P ammo through it, and offered to do a trigger job for around $50.00. The DA trigger IS pretty heavy, (guessing, I'd say 14lbs or so) AND pretty gritty. It's NOT an expensive gun to begin with and its primary use is as a last-ditch home defense weapon for my wife (or me). Is it throwing good money after bad to spend fifty bucks on a trigger job for it? Or will this add a little class/reliability/enjoyment to owning and shooting this gun? I appreciate having the wealth of info here on TFL to turn to! __________________ aka Felonious Monk on THR. Love People. Use Things. Do not confuse the two. Grey Tribesman

October 9, 2002, 12:39 PM	#3
9mmepiphany Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2000 Location: northern california Posts: 1,092	i consider "trigger jobs" as an integral part of any wheel gun purchase...but then i'm spoiled i don't think $50 is excessive, but most likely not a complete "action tune" either. mostly just an action cleaning and deburring. you might very well be better served by going the economy route... 1) open up the action and flush it "good" 2) lube all the "contact points" 3) close action 4) dryfire (or live fire) the action 5k times (thats less then 100x/wk) it should give you the same resault, plus your trigger control should be much better __________________ the map is not the territory

October 9, 2002, 01:11 PM	#4
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,840	Don't we have instructions on how to do a trigger job somewhere here? If you're worried about weight, replace the springs with aftermarket. If you're worried about smoothness of the trigger and how cleanly it breaks in the SA mode, we're talking about polishing some parts. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

October 9, 2002, 02:24 PM	#5
fignozzle Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2002 Location: under the radar, near the Sunsphere Posts: 177	Gary, I'd like to smooth AND lighten this trigger. If there are How To instructions for doing a trigger job, and changing out some springs, I'm game, and Dremel-ready, if they can be found... That Rossi was inexpensive enough that I don't mind using it as a Project Gun to learn a little home 'smithing on. Anybody got a link or 3? Thanks __________________ aka Felonious Monk on THR. Love People. Use Things. Do not confuse the two. Grey Tribesman

October 11, 2002, 04:03 AM	#7
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT OPINION If betting your LIFE (or your wife's) on your Rossi perhaps the best course is to clean thoroughly, BreakFree CLP, and dry-fire repeatedly. "If it doesn't go bang it's just an interesting paperweight"; know what I mean? __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

October 9, 2002, 12:14 PM	#2
DeBee Senior Member Join Date: October 5, 1999 Posts: 408	Personally, I'd pass on the trigger job... Your 'last ditch home defense weapon' might do better with an action cleaning and a dab of moly and some dry fire practice.

October 10, 2002, 01:58 PM	#6
Labuyo Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: somewhere in occupied Il. Posts: 223	Barnes and Noble or Borders Bookstore has some gunsmithing book you can look into. Though, they only feature S&W's, their actions are very similar. ' hope this helps. Good luck and Safe shooting!