Am I imagining things???
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Am I imagining things???
Hi Folks,
You must keep in mind that even though I am in the "Geezer" stage of life, I've only discovered shooting in the past year and a half.
The latest gun I've bought is a S&W, Model 617, .22 revolver. I've had it about 4 months now and have put approximately 3,500 runs through it. It has become my favorite "range gun". Anyway, yesterday I swear I detected a slight difference in the trigger pull. It seems to be much smoother and lighter than when new. It is actually is much better now but I have to learn to change my technique (like I ever had one ) a little.
Did the gun change or did I change?
Don
You must keep in mind that even though I am in the "Geezer" stage of life, I've only discovered shooting in the past year and a half.
The latest gun I've bought is a S&W, Model 617, .22 revolver. I've had it about 4 months now and have put approximately 3,500 runs through it. It has become my favorite "range gun". Anyway, yesterday I swear I detected a slight difference in the trigger pull. It seems to be much smoother and lighter than when new. It is actually is much better now but I have to learn to change my technique (like I ever had one ) a little.
Did the gun change or did I change?
Don
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Re: Am I imagining things???
yes.Gatmandu wrote:Hi Folks,
Did the gun change or did I change?
Don
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It may likely get even smoother. 3500 rounds is a good start, and you just saved yourself an expensive "trigger job". I always thought it was better to let the parts smooth out against each other with use, it just takes more patience.
I shot through most of my twenties, then dropped it for 25 years. I just got back into shooting about three years ago, so I'm almost a newbie, too. I'm 55 in a couple of weeks, fast approaching "geezerhood" myself!........
I shot through most of my twenties, then dropped it for 25 years. I just got back into shooting about three years ago, so I'm almost a newbie, too. I'm 55 in a couple of weeks, fast approaching "geezerhood" myself!........
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55 is not GEEZER range, I have children almost that age., have a good day YOUNGSTER.ruger22 wrote:It may likely get even smoother. 3500 rounds is a good start, and you just saved yourself an expensive "trigger job". I always thought it was better to let the parts smooth out against each other with use, it just takes more patience.
I shot through most of my twenties, then dropped it for 25 years. I just got back into shooting about three years ago, so I'm almost a newbie, too. I'm 55 in a couple of weeks, fast approaching "geezerhood" myself!........
You have great day and shoot straight and may the Good Lord smile on you.
I knew we would hear from you somewhere in here.......bearandoldman wrote:
55 is not GEEZER range, I have children almost that age., have a good day YOUNGSTER.
Don't I wish I was a youngster, and still knew all I know now! I said I was fast approaching, I'm not there yet!
I still have time to decide if I want to be a lovable old geezer, or a crotchety old geezer.........
* 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
* 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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Be crotchety, it is a lot more fun.ruger22 wrote:I knew we would hear from you somewhere in here.......bearandoldman wrote:
55 is not GEEZER range, I have children almost that age., have a good day YOUNGSTER.
Don't I wish I was a youngster, and still knew all I know now! I said I was fast approaching, I'm not there yet!
I still have time to decide if I want to be a lovable old geezer, or a crotchety old geezer.........
You have great day and shoot straight and may the Good Lord smile on you.
And some days are more fun than others.bearandoldman wrote:Be crotchety, it is a lot more fun.ruger22 wrote:I knew we would hear from you somewhere in here.......bearandoldman wrote:
55 is not GEEZER range, I have children almost that age., have a good day YOUNGSTER.
Don't I wish I was a youngster, and still knew all I know now! I said I was fast approaching, I'm not there yet!
I still have time to decide if I want to be a lovable old geezer, or a crotchety old geezer.........
I love to see my elders whoop the kiddies into shape, sir.
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The smoothing only happen if the parts being used are quality parts.
My sig had the worst trigger of any gun I have ever shot. The MIM castings (hammer & sear) were very very rough with pitting. Felt as smooth as trying to ride a unicycle on a gravel road. It needed professional help.
My sig had the worst trigger of any gun I have ever shot. The MIM castings (hammer & sear) were very very rough with pitting. Felt as smooth as trying to ride a unicycle on a gravel road. It needed professional help.
David
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SS MKIII 6 7/8" Fluted Hunter. Mueller Quick Shot, Bushnell 2x Scope, Hogue Rubber Grips
Custom Built 1911
Most of the newer sigs have felt a little gritty on the da pull but my old p226 is as smooth as silk. (unk on how many thousands of rounds through it, It was issued to a lot of cops before me and I've put a lot through it since I bought it from the dept about 10 years ago)
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