how to cut spring ruger vaquero

Gunny23 · 08-02-2011, 11:30 AM

Hi,new member,got a question how many coils do i remove from the trigger spring to get a 3 to 4 pound reduction??

danf_fl · 08-02-2011, 03:18 PM

I am of the opinion that springs should never be cut. I would recommend purchasing a new set of springs before doing anything.

If you cut too much, you then introduce questionable reliability.

What is your trigger poundage now? If you don't know, then how will you know if you are not already at that 3-4 lbs.

one eye joe · 08-02-2011, 04:11 PM

Hi Gunny23. Welcome to the Forum. With spring kits being as cheap as they are, I would measure your current trigger pull weight (for a baseline). Then I would call Wolf Springs and discuss the options. Since they sell stock weight replacement springs, you should be able to tell how your trigger pull stacks up against the standard.......

Wild Bill Caldwell · 08-02-2011, 09:29 PM

There are times to cut coils off springs , but most of the time to reduce spring power it is best to find a rod that just fits into the spring , let in stick out each side enough to hold , then go to a belt sander put spring against the wheel and reduce the outside dia. till you have what You want

Wild Bill

JohnnyT · 08-04-2011, 02:59 AM

Try this:

Remove the grips. Look at the two trigger return spring legs hooked over the hammer stud. Remove one and just let it hang off the side of the hammer. Replace the grips.
See if that gets ya where ya wanna go.

one eye joe · 08-04-2011, 06:19 AM

NEAT trick, Johnny........

JohnnyT · 08-04-2011, 11:42 AM

That's an old one amongst Blackhawkers, Joe. Poor Boy's Trigger Job.

Spade Cooley · 08-04-2011, 03:21 PM

I have two Vaqueros and I purchased the Wolf Spring kits for them. It was an easy switch. They sent three springs in the kit and I put in the middle one. It turned out just right.

The pistols were for Cowboy Action Shooting but I never got into it very heavy. Go to one of the Cowboy Boards (SASS) and they all know about this mod.

Gunny23 · 08-05-2011, 10:51 AM

Thanks for everyones answers I really appreciate it.

08-02-2011, 11:30 AM	#1
Gunny23 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 10	Ruger Vaqureo Hi,new member,got a question how many coils do i remove from the trigger spring to get a 3 to 4 pound reduction??

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08-02-2011, 03:18 PM	#2
danf_fl Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 131	I am of the opinion that springs should never be cut. I would recommend purchasing a new set of springs before doing anything. If you cut too much, you then introduce questionable reliability. What is your trigger poundage now? If you don't know, then how will you know if you are not already at that 3-4 lbs.

08-02-2011, 04:11 PM	#3
one eye joe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,080	Hi Gunny23. Welcome to the Forum. With spring kits being as cheap as they are, I would measure your current trigger pull weight (for a baseline). Then I would call Wolf Springs and discuss the options. Since they sell stock weight replacement springs, you should be able to tell how your trigger pull stacks up against the standard.......

08-02-2011, 09:29 PM	#4
Wild Bill Caldwell Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 526	There are times to cut coils off springs , but most of the time to reduce spring power it is best to find a rod that just fits into the spring , let in stick out each side enough to hold , then go to a belt sander put spring against the wheel and reduce the outside dia. till you have what You want Wild Bill

08-04-2011, 02:59 AM	#5
JohnnyT Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 724	Try this: Remove the grips. Look at the two trigger return spring legs hooked over the hammer stud. Remove one and just let it hang off the side of the hammer. Replace the grips. See if that gets ya where ya wanna go.

08-04-2011, 06:19 AM	#6
one eye joe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,080	NEAT trick, Johnny........

08-04-2011, 11:42 AM	#7
JohnnyT Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 724	That's an old one amongst Blackhawkers, Joe. Poor Boy's Trigger Job.

08-04-2011, 03:21 PM	#8
Spade Cooley Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 29	I have two Vaqueros and I purchased the Wolf Spring kits for them. It was an easy switch. They sent three springs in the kit and I put in the middle one. It turned out just right. The pistols were for Cowboy Action Shooting but I never got into it very heavy. Go to one of the Cowboy Boards (SASS) and they all know about this mod.

08-05-2011, 10:51 AM	#9
Gunny23 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 10	Thanks for everyones answers I really appreciate it.