Range Report1 -- SP101 and me.

[PT7]

Great report, I appreciate your determination to learn the trigger on the gun. I have an old Taurus that had an awful trigger. I eventually replaced the springs and it made the learning curve with double action easier.
I don't think I have ever closed an eye shooting with a handgun. But I can see where changing the habit would be challenging. But it seems you have it nailed. Good shooting on all targets, the 25 yard ones impress me because that little 5" target must appear about the size of a silver dollar. You might try a twelve inch target and hold point of aim at the bottom.

Thanks much for your comments, Seabee. Yes, after Sir Henry mentioned the spreads being close, I thought about a larger-sized target at 25 yards. The largest I now have is 8". I think I'll get some 12-inchers and give it a go next time.

I once had an S&W 687 Performance Center .38 Special + "P" snubby revolver. The DA trigger was extremely light and smooth -- PC saw to that! I need to learn how to work on/replace the springs on the SP101. The SA pull is not too bad, but the DA is very, very stout. Even though I've mastered it, it continues to be a distraction as I have to concentrate on drawing back that heavy DA trigger. Since I don't have many gunsmith skills, doing a "trigger job" hadn't crossed my mind.

[Cofisher]

PT7, I have considered the spring change for my SP101 also. There is an excellent video showing the procedure using wolf springs. I don't remember the site, but it should not be too hard to find. Good shooting. I know what you mean about the DA pull. It does take concentration.

[RetiredSeabee]

Great report, I appreciate your determination to learn the trigger on the gun. I have an old Taurus that had an awful trigger. I eventually replaced the springs and it made the learning curve with double action easier.
I don't think I have ever closed an eye shooting with a handgun. But I can see where changing the habit would be challenging. But it seems you have it nailed. Good shooting on all targets, the 25 yard ones impress me because that little 5" target must appear about the size of a silver dollar. You might try a twelve inch target and hold point of aim at the bottom.

Thanks much for your comments, Seabee. Yes, after Sir Henry mentioned the spreads being close, I thought about a larger-sized target at 25 yards. The largest I now have is 8". I think I'll get some 12-inchers and give it a go next time.

I once had an S&W 687 Performance Center .38 Special + "P" snubby revolver. The DA trigger was extremely light and smooth -- PC saw to that! I need to learn how to work on/replace the springs on the SP101. The SA pull is not too bad, but the DA is very, very stout. Even though I've mastered it, it continues to be a distraction as I have to concentrate on drawing back that heavy DA trigger. Since I don't have many gunsmith skills, doing a "trigger job" hadn't crossed my mind.

I don't own a Ruger revolver yet....will cure that one day. I don't suspect that the disassembly and replacement of the springs would be difficult. The Taurus was pretty easy. If you have mechanical aptitude it should be fairly easy to learn. If texas gunrunner chimes in here I am sure he can steer you in the right direction. Spring sets are available from Wolff Gunsprings, Brownells sells them and I am pretty sure Midway USA does too. Great improvement with a lighter pull but also smoother.

[White Squirrel]

Nice report, PT7.

I have a 4" GP100 and the LCR .357, but my .357 revolver collection is missing the SP101 and the Blackhawk.

After a report like yours, I just want to run out and solve that gap in my collection!

[Travlin]

A target hammer has a wider spur than normal to aid in rapid cocking when the revolver is fired single action. Anyone that has been around Smith and Wesson revolvers for a few years will know what the three "T's" are, target trigger, target hammer, and target stocks or grips. My 17-4 8 3/8" K-22 had all three but I replaced the grooved trigger with a smooth "Ranger Trigger " that is almost as wide but doesn't have the grooves .My old model Colt Trooper .357 has the wide hammer spur also so I guess that's what I am used to. The only thing that I'm not crazy about on my Ruger Redhawk .44 is the narrow hammer.

[Cofisher]

Hey PT7, I found that video for the trigger job on the SP101. The presentation is a little awkward. But then if I did it, it would be awkward also.
Take a look and judge for yourself. Good Luck.

Jim T

https://youtu.be/z2IvhiMP_lI

[Cofisher]

And...a much more professional instruction site.

http://www.sp101trigger.com/index.html

[PT7]

Thanks, Cofisher. The timing was just right. Yesterday I received the revolver springs set from Wolff Gunsprings. So I'll be reading the info they sent with the springs, and viewing the videos. I'd prefer a good set of printed instructs, but will see what these videos look like.

Appreciate your time in digging up the links for me.

Hey PT7, I found that video for the trigger job on the SP101. The presentation is a little awkward. But then if I did it, it would be awkward also.
Take a look and judge for yourself. Good Luck.

Jim T

https://youtu.be/z2IvhiMP_lI

Cofisher » Tue May 10, 2016 12:22 pm

And...a much more professional instruction site.

http://www.sp101trigger.com/index.html

[RanchRoper]

Looks like good shooting to me. Way to go.

[Sir Henry]

Looks like good shooting to me. Way to go.

I bet he will get even better with his new setup and larger targets.