Posted: 1/9/2007 7:28:54 PM EDT
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Hey guys, I have a beretta 92fs inox and the trigger is just dreadful on it. I'm really used to my HK which has a much smoother trigger, but the 92 has one that just seems to "stick" right before it drops the hammer. It makes a smooth trigger pull virtually impossible. Anyone know of any trigger kits I can pick up and possibly install myself? Thanks |
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You can always have a trigger job $$$ I don't know about doing it yourself kits. I found on Beretta, both that I have learn to not release the trigger all the way. You will find that a short release, instead of fully releasing the trigger, is all that is necessary to 'reset' the mechanism. With practice you will be able to get a feel for the trigger and get some good groupings. |
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You may want to try installing a "D" model hammer spring (from the DAO model 92/96). It reduces trigger pull weight and also makes it abit smoother, without any reduction in reliability (I've got 'em in two of my Berettas I carry for duty). It's a fairly common mod for the Beretta crowd, plus it's easy and cheap to do. The spring runs @ $4.00, and takes less than 5 minutes to replace. |
AR-15, 1911 or M9, he knows his stuff. |
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i've tried both the 18 and 16 pound wolff hammer springs. the #16 felt great! however, i ended up putting the #18 spring back in to reduce wear. that in addition to a #15 recoil spring seems to work pretty well for me. all in all, a reduced weight hammer spring is probably your best bang for your buck... it doesn't make a huge difference, but the lighter pull is definately noticeable. |
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Be careful to consider what you are using it for when deciding what you want to have done to the trigger. Both the single and double action trigger pull on my 92F have been cleaned up and smoothed, but the DA pull has not been lightened to a geat extent as the gun will potentially be a carry gun. The nice thing about a 92 is that you can get away with having a fairly light SA pull while still having a long and reasonably firm DA pull that will not present an increased risk of accidental discharge in a stressful situation where your finger may wander into the trigger guard to unconciously check trigger position before you are actually ready to shoot. It's the major advantage my 92F has over my Hi Power as a carry gun. You most definitely do not want to shoot a potential assailant unless it is justified and the last thing you need is an accidental discharge before you make that decision. The next thing you definitely won't want is a police armourer's report going to the district attorney indicating you have a very light triggger pull on your weapon - it implies an element of reckless intent regardless of your other actions or justifications. For a carry gun your best bet is to have the pull smoothed to eliminate any creep or rough spots to improve control but don't have it lightened below the factory specs. |
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Send it to David Olhasso...Beretta factory shooter and as good as they come on the system. Tell him you will use it for a CCW if that is what you will do. Great guy and does great work at very affordable prices. ($100 for a standard trigger job which should be all you need) www.olhasso.com/beretta/index.htm |
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Yeah, this gun is pretty much just a range gun. Not a CCW. I just want to get the trigger feeling, (at the least), as good as my HK. I e-mailed bolsa gunsmithing which is berettas local service company here in huntington beach CA, but they haven't replied back to me as to whether they can do trigger jobs. |
He quit doing that kinda stuff over a year ago - and he is working for S&W now. Visit: www.handgunforum.net/ |
Two questions... first what is the original hammer spring poundage? Where do you buy these for $4... Thanks BT Edit cause I'm stupid |
the 18lb spring does feel better than the factory one... it's not a massive difference, but it's a pretty good change for the money, imo. wolff's site is www.gunsprings.com/SemiAuto/BerettaNF.html replacements are listed at $4.29/each |
Ok maybe I am missing something here. How does a RP hammer spring cause more wear on the gun?? |
Simple...the hammer spring, along with the recoil spring, provides resistance for the slide on its rearward movement, A lighter spring provides less resistance and thus allows slightly increased slide velocity, which can bang heck out of the hammer as it goes rearward...and possibly even the frame. |
Certainly I could see the frame taking more abuse, but the hammer? Unless you are referring to the possibility of the slide driving the hammer back into the frame as the slide travels backwards. I would think that it would be minimal seeing that the hammer rides the slide. Replacing only the hammer spring, I would think the problem would be minimal. One could say put in a RP hammer spring and a XP recoil spring and the issue would certainly be moot. Then you keep a nice light pull. On the same line of thinking if installing a RP hammer spring, wouldn't it be advisable to put in a RP firing pin spring. After all RP hammer springs decrease force on the firing pin possible reducing reliability. So an RP hammer spring, an RP firing pin Spring, and an XP recoil spring would seem to be the right combination. Just thinking out loud |
Well, the hammer hooks, pin, and sear and any other involved parts might...or might not...take a beating, depending upon the spring rates and the ammo used. I will grant you that it should be possible...theoretically at least...to "balance" the springs to some degree but that would depend on the ammo used, and might take some experimentation. Your combo might well work just fine. Certainly the various military marksmanship units should know the 92 by now and have it dialed in with their preferred match ammo. It is a tough and excellent design and can take a lot. |
+1 A lighter hammer spring would be like rolling a bb down a bowling lane. It won't make a hair's worth of difference, IMO. |
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Go to the Beretta Forum website - this topic comes up all the time - they can help U. Visit: ps90forum.com Visit: www.handgunforum.net |