Ruger LCR trigger pull question

[problemchild]

I saw a LCR 22 magnum in the local store a few days ago. Wanted to buy it for the wife but she could barely pull the trigger it was so heavy and long. Can this be adjusted down to a much lighter pull say in the 4lb area?

[SILENT GUNMAN]

With the right springs you may be able to get it down there. The problem is you may run into reliability issues. Maybe a smith and Wesson that has a hammer would be a better option for her. The lighter single action pull would make shooting easier without the reliability problems. I have the LCR in .38 and love it but if the pull is too hard for her the smith would be a better choice.

[9mmepiphany]

You're lucky it was a LCR, the S&W J-frames have much heavier trigger pulls.

If your goal is 4lbs for the DA trigger pull, you're pretty much SOL

I don't think I've ever even heard of a DA revolver that had a DA trigger pull of less than 6.5lbs...and that was on a highly tuned, larger framed revolver. You'll never get that light on a smaller frame and maintain reliable ignition. Especially not with a rimfire, which requires a heavier hammer strike

[darmog]

I've read that the Lcr's in .22lr def had stiffer triggers than their .38/.357 counterparts. Cant verify that since I've yet to hold one. I can say though that the trigger on my .357 was also def stiff when I first got it. I dry fired the heck out of it and its now much smoother and a bit lightdr in trigger pull. Were you trying out a new gun? See if you can try out someone's personal gun or a well used rental first before looking into modification. Might not need it.

[9mmepiphany]

I've read that the Lcr's in .22lr def had stiffer triggers than their .38/.357 counterparts. Cant verify that since I've yet to hold one.

They have to be to crush the rim of the case