Finally got the Wolff springs in my .22 SP-101

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Finally got the Wolff springs in my .22 SP-101

Post by ruger22 » Mon Jul 06, 2015 1:21 pm

First order, they sent the wrong 14# hammer spring. I re-ordered an assortment, and they sent that free. I just got it in the mail. The 14# in the re-order is still the wrong spring in the right package. Apparently someone doesn't want me using a 14#..... :roll:

I've installed a 13# hammer spring and the 8# trigger spring. That cut the hammer pull by maybe half, and the trigger pulls by a third. I'm getting good pin impressions on empty brass, so I think the 13# spring will be a keeper.

That's an 18% reduction from the 16# factory spring. My Bearcat hammer springs went from 22# to 18# with Wolff springs, which is also 18% less, and they do fine. It's amazing how much of a drop in action effort that can cause.

Have to wait until Saturday to see how it shoots........ :cry:
* 2 Ruger Bearcat stainless, w/ EWK ejector housings & Wolff springs
* Ruger SP-101 .22LR, w/ Wolff springs
* 2 NAA Guardian .32ACP
* 3 Zastava M70 .32ACP
* S&W 15-22 Sport (.22LR AR)
* 2 Ruger SR22 .22LR pistols

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Post by charlesb » Mon Jul 06, 2015 10:13 pm

It reduces stress and wear on internal parts as well. I'm glad you got them in.

I haven't done so in years, but I used to specialize in working on revolvers. There is something especially satisfying about working on a fine revolver, making it function properly.

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Post by ruger22 » Tue Jul 07, 2015 11:18 am

I've never been much of a semi-auto fan. I like the mechanical movement, the clicks and ticks of revolvers.

I am a big fan of Wolff springs. If you have any revolver, even if you think it's fine, Wolff springs will likely make it better.
* 2 Ruger Bearcat stainless, w/ EWK ejector housings & Wolff springs
* Ruger SP-101 .22LR, w/ Wolff springs
* 2 NAA Guardian .32ACP
* 3 Zastava M70 .32ACP
* S&W 15-22 Sport (.22LR AR)
* 2 Ruger SR22 .22LR pistols

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