S&W .38 J Model Issue

[palmettomoon]

It's inside the trigger.

Watch Full Installation for Torsion Spring S&W Revolver MIM Trigger DIY Guide

Watch a full demonstration of the installation of a torsion spring (also known as a handspring) in a Smith & Wesson revolver, specifically in models with a MIM (metal injection molded) trigger. This is particularly useful for those performing revolver maintenance or modifications at home.

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[d_reynolds]

To everyone who contributed, thank you. Badger walked me through the issue over the phone. A few posts let me know it was likely the hand spring. I thought I had lost it or it was not with the revolver when I got it. Turns out when I disassembled the revolver to clean it, I pulled the hand out of the trigger unaware the hand held the spring in place. So when I put the hand back in in the trigger, the spring had to be lifted and set back into place. I greatly appreciated all the advice and help that was offered. While I have not shot it yet, a function check shows everything is working as it should!