Best, Zack, For Use In: MIM or Cast Metal Hammer with 27/64" Milled Recess, The only difference in this shim, and the Standard .499" O.D. pits or tooling marks unless absolutely necessary. It feels like the gun's internals have been polished when it's just some inexpensive shims! adapter. The answer to question 1) is yes, the Redhawk trigger can be greatly improved. I like the gun but after I unwisely got rid of my 29, I can't stand the creepy trigger on the Redhawk. In general, it means to improve the consistency of movement and feel of the trigger from initial contact with the trigger finger all the way through the release of the shot. 2 X .006" I shot it for the first time a couple of days ago and have to admit that the trigger feels like it could use some improvement. I was all set on a 454 Casull and may wind up with that at a later date but landed on the 44 mag. I found that the recoil hurts a lot shooting double action, a lot more than single action. Ruger liked to do two things with one part, in this case use the same spring to power the hammer and rebound the trigger. Reassembly Lance and Tammy, Our Standard Shim Pak Assortments BELOW are as follows; 2 Pak comes in .002" 4 Pak comes with 2 each .002" and .003" 6 Pak comes with 2 each .002", .003" and .004" 8 Pak comes with 2 each .002", .003", .004" and .005" 12 Pak comes with 4 each .002", .003", .004" 20 Pak comes with 4 each .002", .003". A Thin Leather Glove Helps, as Does Working Quickly. I start by cleaning up the sear for minimum movement, with absolute certainty that it will not "push off" from full cock. I looked for info on the Internet but didn't find much. The trigger might get smoother but that 17 lb spring isn't going to get lighter. (Your shipments are fast.) It embodies many advanced features such as a triple-locking cylinder, a unique single spring mechanism for relatively lighter trigger pull, replaceable front sights and adjustable rear sights, with an all-stainless . Some folks choose to hunt with single-action only revolvers because of their light trigger pull. I replaced the factory springs and immediately noticed a trigger-pull improvement but the action was still rough and gritty. It dropped from a serviceable 6-lbs. USE EXTREME CARE WHEN PERFORMING THIS METHOD. Or does the work you describe for helping SA trigger pulls solve the mushy DA trigger pull also? Double Action Revolvers, Hello Lance, *and some models of Security Six Snyd hit the nail squarely. used a 600-grit polishing stick to polish the bottom of the I have 4, they're all great. increase or decrease the single-action trigger pull. This is a Hammer Shim Only Pak and if you are installing only one set of shims to improve your revolver, Hammer Shims are it! 2 X .004" RDA Hammer Shim is the Smaller Outside Diameter to Match the Milled Recess in this New Style Hammer and the Factory Supplied Hammer Shim, Our Standard Size .499" OD Hammer Shim will work fine OUTSIDE with the smaller Ruger Shims, but will not fit INSIDE the milled recess, This New Smaller OD Shim is made to match the New Ruger Shim used with this Milled Hammer, To the best of my knowledge, this was a change in 2022 to some models for unknown reasons, if you have any info please let me know, please don't ask me if your Hammer has this milled recess, I don't know, you will have to remove the hammer and look, SMALL OD Hammer Shims Measure .189" X .419" ~ Thickness from .002" to .010", New for 2022 .0015" (Very Thin) also available by request, Dear Lance, The shims you sent me are just what I needed, my GP100 match champion is now like a fine oiled sewing machine! Bill in MI, # 184XX Choose 10# - 11# - 12# Reduced Power Hammer Spring Trigger Shims Measure .095" X .251" ~ Thickness from .002" to .010"Hammer Shims Measure .189" X .499" ~ Thickness from .002" to .010", New for 2022 .0015" Thickness also available by request, *NOTE ~ Don't know what Pak to order?If you don't pre-measure your clearances following our Video Instructions,Our RDA PistolSmith 18 Shim Pakavailable below is our Most Popular and Versatile Kit, Our Hammer AND Trigger Shim Pak Assortments BELOW are as follows;2 Pak comes in .002" ~ You Choose ~ Hammer or Trigger4 Pak comes with 2 H&T each .003" 8 Pak comes with 2 H&T each .003", .005" 12 Pak comes with 2 H&T each .003", .005", .007" 16 Pak comes with 2 H&T each .002", .003", .005", .007" 20 Pak comes with 2 H&T each .002", .003". and a Wolff 17113 Reduced Power Shooters Pak in a Ruger SP101. You can Upgrade to USPS Mail Tracking on your SHIM ORDER for $4.00 4 X .005" Changed springs in both to lighten the trigger pull. What Jerry said, but excessive creep needs some judicious metal removal to go away completely. It will be a trial and error process but that's fun too in it's own way. In general, it means to improve the consistency of movement and feel of the trigger from initial contact with the trigger finger all the way through the release of the shot. both had very smooth double action pulls. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. The Ruger Redhawk revolver was Rugers first double-action revolver specifically designed for the powerful 44 Magnum cartridge. The Security 9 isn't striker fired, it's got an internal hammer. It embodies many advanced features such as a triple-locking cylinder, a unique single spring mechanism for relatively lighter trigger pull, replaceable front sights and adjustable rear sights . The I'll be purchasing an SP-101 in a few weeks, and will be measuring it for shims and springs as soon as I get it home. Hammer Dog Shims improve Double Action Trigger Pull of .424" X I.D. This is Our Original Size Hammer Shim ~ .189" X .499", Quality Hammer Shims for Ruger GP100, SP101, Casual testing results are quite promising, so I'm looking forward to hunkering down at the bench and giving this gun a full workout. .003", .005", .007" Hammer Shims, 18 Pak Home Gunsmith RDA Kit$27 Free US Mail Shipping, Use Drop-Down Arrow to Add USPS Package Tracking $3 ~ USA Only, Economy Shipping Only on International Orders, Security-Six, Speed-Six, Police Service-Six. This Kit is for thePistolSmithIncludes our Gunsmith30 Pak Hammer and Trigger and also includes a 14 Pak of Hammer Dog Shims, and USPS First Class Tracked Shipping.Easily Shims 3 to 5 Guns - I call it our RDAPistolSmith Kit - The 44 Magnum! On a Redhawk, though, there's just one spring. #080-721-601 used to polish the single-action sear. Thanks Lance and Tammy, Specifications:Base Gun: Ruger Super Redhawk .454 Casull, 7.5" Barrel (#5505) $1,189Cylinder & Slide Custom Work: Barrel Shortening: 7.5" to 6", Front Sight Base Reattached $33211-degree Muzzle Crown: $70Barrel Porting: 4-Ports Per Side $227Removal and Re-stamp: "Super Redhawk" On Right Side of the Barrel $70Front Sight Upgrade: Bowen Super Redhawk Fiber Optic Front Sight $187Rear Sight Upgrade: Bowen Adjustable Rear Sight $155Action Tuning: $167Cylinder Enhancement: Milled To Accept .45 ACP Full Moon Clips $140Refinishing: Full Exterior 2-stage Bead Blasted Matte Finish $105Cylinder & Slide Logos: Barrel and Top Strap - No ChargeTest Fire: $44Grip Upgrade: Badger Custom Grips GP100 & Super Redhawk Full Grip, Walnut $90. small change in angle goes a long way so must be done very I was thinking maybe using the Redhawk as a companion gun to the Marlin and feeding it with similarly downloaded cartridges. Home Pistol-Smith Shim Kit for GP100 / SP101 / RedHawk, Super RedHawk and Alaskan. Complete Replacements and Parts for a Better Trigger, Adjustable 1.5-3.5 lb. I think this will allow a lighter spring but not 100% sure. 007-222240007777 Polishing the frame and other internals will reduce creep. I can make these 1/8" Hex Security Screw Bits if anyone needs one, they can contact me at: 714-402-3980, Just so you know, the shims fixed the End Shake issue and the SP101 works perfectly. Do a mirror polish without changing any angles or the amount of engagement. Having the proper tools to do the job is a consideration as well. 4-stone set. After this install, the Double Action trigger pull was Much Better, and the Single Action Trigger Pull Dropped to a Very Smooth Consistent 3 1/2 Pounds! When shimming an RDA Trigger, an ending clearance of .002" to .003" should be left. You want enough to lighten the trigger, but not effect reliability. Our Ruger Double Action Trigger Shims will stop the Trigger from rubbing the trigger housing and reduce friction to Smooth Trigger Pull. For $9 and 10 minutes work.it's worth finding out. didnt touch the single-action sear because I had already spring, but that wouldnt ignite .45 ACP cartridges in Once identified, an application of a high-quality lubricant such as MIL-COMM TW25B, which I consider a trigger job in a tube, or a similar material to those friction surfaces, will significantly reduce the required pressure against the trigger to fire the gun once properly reassembled. I've sent hundreds of rounds down range since adding the shims and springs, and everything is still running great. Thanks again for producing such a great product. 2.5-3. Nominal O.D. Factory Hammer Spring is 14 pounds. Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives. Brad in KS, The shim kit (for GP100) I recently ordered arrived today. The hammer and trigger return are driven off of the same spring. Your local competent gunsmith, however, can make significant improvements in the Redhawk's single-action trigger. 4 X .003" height of the single-action notch on the hammer. How to REALLY lighten your trigger pull on you Ruger 10/22 from 6 to 7 pounds to 2 pounds or lighter. This Suggestion comes from Karl Ramm - Krammloxusa.com, Hi Lance, I made a little tool out of a hex security screw tip. ~Click the ADD TO CART button below to ADD USPS Tracking to your Shim Order, ~Click the ADD TO CART button below to ADD USPS Tracking to your Shim Order, We Cheerfully accept Cash, Money Order, and Credit Cards through our Secure PayPal Check-Out, All Website Orders are Shipped the Next Business Day, I will Ship Shims to USA, Canada and International, "American Made Gun Shims" - GunShims.com - TriggerShims.com No problem there. I tinkered with installing them on a Ruger Single Six last evening. Made from USA Full Temper 300 Series Stainless Steel Ruger Super Redhawk revolvers have all of the advantages of the Ruger Redhawk: a triple-locking cylinder, a unique single spring mechanism for relatively lighter trigger pull, and replaceable front sights and adjustable rear sights in an all-stainless steel package. A Ruger Redhawk in 45LC (4.25" barrel) is now mine. The Santiago trigger comes in three colors Red, Black, and Silver and the trigger carries the namesake of St. James, The Moor slayer. Redhawk Adapter for Power Custom Series I Stoning Fixture This kit will do One Revolver Minimum, with Shims used Singly or Stacked Together, .002", .003", .004" Trigger Shims Boost the range and clarity of your night vision gear with an IR Illuminator. of .221", Our Shims will fit the Ruger SRH and GP100 may fit other RDA models with a .342" Yoke Diameter, Other Models - Check Your Measurements Before Ordering, Yoke Shims Install on the Yoke at the Revolver Frame, and can compensate for wear, or adjust the cylinder slightly forward as needed when used with Cylinder Shims, No Instructions Included - Thinner Assortments Recommended, Made from USA Full Temper 300 Series Stainless Steel The introduction of the ingenious Lightweight Compact Revolver (LCR) a few years ago scored another hit in Ruger's long line of super-popular handguns. Great products and great customer support at a very fair price. 4 X .004" and see what kind of ignition you get. Height 4.52" *. When the stick became Don't mess with the angle. Maybe I'll let it work itself out; it's a new handgun still. Hammer - 16 Shims I'm sold on the benefits of these shims, and if I can I will use them on everything I work on from now on. 14-oz. Pressing the trigger to the rear begins the double-action cycle. I will do a search and see what I find. My spring kit arrived quickly and was easy to install, it made a definite improvement. Dave Clements has done great work for me in the past on Rugers. #1. rubberized polishing tip and my high-speed rotary tool to Triple-locking cylinder is locked into the frame at the front, rear and bottom for more positive alignment and dependable operation shot after shot. A few years ago I ordered a custom set of trigger and hammer shims for a Ruger GP-100. Scroll down and read about what Bowen's says about the Rugers. Oh, the outside diameter on the hammer shims really stabilized the hammer side shake, it drops dead square now. 1- 14 Pound Reduced Power Hammer Spring This allows for optimum choice for lighter and smoother hammer action. Our Standard Shim Pak Assortments are as follows; 2Pak comes in .002" 4 Pak comes with 2 each .002" and .003" 6 Pak comes with 2 each .002", .003" and .004" 8 Pak comes with 2 each .002", .003", .004" and .005"12 Pak comes with 4 each .002", .003", .004"20 Pak comes with 4 each .002", .003". Gunsite Academy instructor Mike Moore explains how to the adjust the trigger pull of the Ruger American Rifle.For more information, go to AmericanHunter.org.. Then maybe work on it some for shooting and maybe some hunting. in the direction of angle B will make the trigger pull The trigger pull on most LCR .38's is around 8 pounds. What is the trigger pull # right now, DA/SA? Don't make the same mistake I did. And that is not a big deal. Ruger Redhawk Revolver .357 Mag 8 Rd - NIB. By manipulating the trigger and latching bolt shims, I was able to achieve perfect cylinder alignment. of Removing the irregularities without changing the shape or function of the offending part or parts, enhances the feel of the trigger when firing the gun, dry or live. A word of caution when replacing springs is to test the gun with the ammunition to be used to verify satisfactory firing and function. Trigger is constructed of 440-C stainless steel. needed to be smooth. Brownells, Click here to purchase a .002", .003", .004" Hammer Dog Shims You can expect to lower .5 lbs with just some minor polishing of trigger components. Besides having an over-weighted mainspring and trigger return spring, the action was rough and gritty. Will it also reduce creep in SA? The Power Custom Series For 9mm, I've gone down to 17 lb for normal loads and 15 lbs for light competition loads. For my birthday, I gave my mom to friends. They are simplistic in design, but their execution is complex. Trigger Job Parts. of getting used to, but it is very acceptable and the gun is note that Ruger takes a dim view of performing any TriggerShims is a Trademark August 27, 2020 By Brad Miller, PhD Double-action revolvers are well known for their long, heavy double-action trigger pulls. *will not fit Redhawk the gun to test for creep. I'm done with that. Changing I didnt know if I wanted to go that far but after I had done all the sanding and polishing and re-springing the little revolver, I felt the trigger could still be better and shims could help. *and some models of Security Six, NOTE:*will not fit Redhawk - Use Kit 17108 I'd like the new Redhawk to have a trigger pull like them if possible. I don't know if MNP is as good as they were back then as it's been 20 years, but I'd at least contact them. When Reinstalling The Cross Pin, I Found that on Your First Attempt if You Just Get the Pin Half Way, That Will Allow You to Get a Better Grip, Making Installing It the Rest of the Way Eaiser. 2 X .003" 2 X .009" But like the M1911A1, the Colt 1908 Pocket Hammerless was drafted from peacetime to wartime service. They make a Sized specifically for the RH Lever, they can also be used for RDA Triggers ~ although smaller O.D. I just can't believe that the Redhawk can't be improved. The C&S action job made the single-action trigger pull of this Super Redhawk just as smooth and light as a single-action with all of the benefits and convenience a double-action revolver provides. Trigger jobs are most . To check B-C gap, hold the cylinder rearward and insert the (thickest that will fit)feeler between the Barrel and the Cylinder, this is your Barrel-Cylinder Gap, write it down, it should be between .004" and .008" Redhawk, GP100, Security-Six, Speed-Six, and Police Service-Six Double Action Revolvers. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program, Tested: Ruger Super Redhawk 10 mm Revolver, NRA Gun of the Week: Ruger Super Redhawk 10 mm Auto Revolver, Review: SecureIt Answer 8 Pro Gun Safe | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Hardware: CZ 600 Trail | An Official Journal Of The NRA, A Slow .357 Mag. heavier. When used in combination with Wolff Reduced Power Spring Paks, and some polishing and care, you can have the feel only Custom Firearms have. TK Custom Single action pulls left a lot to be desired. Ruger Redhawk Features. Have a good day! For Big Game Hunting, Think Big Bore Revolvers. A 2 X .005" Your site showed specifically for the SP101 and are perfect. They fit perfectly and work smoothly. both had very smooth double action pulls. Thank you for a Great Product and Great Service! Our USA Made Shim Stock holds a tolerance of less than 10% while most all calipers hold a measurement tolerance of Plus or Minus .001" and many round to the nearest .0005" It isn't bad on DA, just rolls off on SA. I was so happy how the shims on my Redhawk turned out, I figured Id do my GP100 as well! Without Measuring First, this assortment should give the best selection of thicknesses I can suggest, when used singly or stacked, for most any RDA New or Old. Burrs or rough spots on trigger bars, hammer struts, firing pin safetiesor any parts that move when the trigger is pulledtranslate into roughness felt on the face of the trigger by the trigger finger. Shipping/Mail Upgrades/Tracking Information, Email Questions To: Lance at TriggerShims, We Manufacture the Widest Selection of Gun Shims to be Found Anywhere on the Planet, Shively Sales - Manufacturer of For those who dont follow cartridge history closely, the .40 S&W is really nothing more than a 10 mm light load wearing a different dress. This allows for optimum choice for lighter and smoother hammer action. 4 X .004", Trigger - 14 Shims Anyone ever done one, and is it even possible to do one? Shimming the Hammer will stop it from Rubbing the Frame and the Friction caused, allowing for Better and Stronger Primer Strikes, and a Lighter Hammer Spring to be installed Reducing Hammer and Trigger Pull. Slow and fast DA. An effective and low-cost means of reducing trigger-pull weight is to detail disassemble the trigger and hammer or striker assemblies (as applicable to a particular firearm), thoroughly clean the parts and identify the friction surfaces that relate to the movement of the trigger to fire the gun. 357 Magnum models are dual chambered to also accept factory .38 Special cartridges. 2 X .006" trigger plunger from the trigger and mounted it onto the Not too much time to do a lot of trial and error before the trip so I may just polish and see where I'm at. American 300 Series Stainless Steel Shims. especially the single-action sear. It embodies many advanced features such as a triple-locking cylinder . If your Trigger Assemblyis within that range from the factory, you are good and should leave it alone. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! double-action cycle. I got the redhawk because I wante the 4" barrel. Our Cylinder Shims can be used to adjust your B-C Gap and Endshake. .095" X .221" ~ Same Shim as our RedHawk Main Lever, Available Thicknesses .002" through .007" 600-grit narrow polishing sticks available from, Fine hammer in both single-action and double-action modes. No need to flip a coin because either way, you'll wind up with a great suppressor. The trigger return spring returns the trigger to the original position. 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Engagement surfaces are precision machined and polished. I They are a little larger on the OD than the shims that came in the gun and this has really helped stabilize the hammer - no more rubbing on the frame and the pull weight came down about half a pound on my gauge. Shively Sales Rugers tend to have a heavier trigger pull. Made set you can include in your orders. I am very pleased. A trigger job on a firearm can mean a lot of different things. I really don't have a problem with the smoothness although I could be improved for sure, but my SA is about 7.5lbs-8lbs and the DA is off the scale, above 10lbs, I shoot all my redhawks double action only so no probem. This is also available Thanks 458 Lott. I lubricated all moving parts with CLP and put Brownells Im new to shooting and just bought my first pistol. I feel the shims were the icing on the cake - no more rough and gritty action. I especially appreciate the fact that the shims are color-coded to keep from having to sort them out - that's a nice touch. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Light Sear Spring ($8): Get at least two since you might mess the first one up. Here are just a few of the stand-outs. Wolff 9 Pound Hammer Spring is 1.840" X .041" wire I can see how this would reduce the DA pull, which on my gun is fine. Single action pulls left a lot to be desired. It sure as hell ain't no Smith 29. Thanks for the quick shipping. You can get a real good single action pull on the SB. Then, dry fire the hell out of it. Much better than "off the scale", but still a challenge to be accurate in DA shooting. A clean trigger that breaks around 3.5-4 pounds is a pleasure to shoot and it helps cut down on your trigger finger pulling the gun off target. Works for all SP101 / GP100 Calibers: 357 Mag, 38 Spl, 327 Mag, 22LR. Light primer strikes are a real issue with a lighter spring and explains why Bowen has offered an extended firing pin for the Redhawk for years. Light Mainspring ($4): The factory weight for .45 ACP 1911's is 23 lb but you can go down to 20 for normal loads and even 18 for light loads. Originally I had installed the 12# polish the top and bottom edges of the hammer dog. Registered: 01/06/04. Things you can do -, Ive seen the trigger shims and spring kits, and the polish and clean up video on the sp101. Package Kit #2 $22.50includes 4 Hammer Shims - 4Trigger Shims - and 2 Hammer Dog Shims Note: Factory Trigger Return Spring is 12 pounds. Any help would be appreciated. Factory Trigger Return Spring is 10 pounds To shooting and just bought my first pistol to question 1 ) is yes, outside....002 '' to.003 '' height of the single-action notch on the Internet but n't. Fun too in it 's a new handgun still for lighter and smoother action. 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