Ruger GP 100 Spring Kit installation

[Ben]

I ordered a Wolff spring kit for my Ruger GP 100 , 357 Mag. revolver.
Today was the day to make the installation.
I changed out the main spring from the factory 14 lb. main spring to the Wolff 9 lb. main spring.
( I have a Wolf 10 lb, and 12 lb. mainspring in reserve in case I have problems with misfires )

All the critical areas got a 1,000 grit mirror polish.
All the work is now completed.
I now have a 2.25 lb. single action trigger pull and a silky smooth double action pull.

In order to polish the part you see below, you must tap out the pin that holds it in place. Then the part is easily polished, re lubricated and put back in place.

I also changed out the trigger return spring.
That made a huge difference in the trigger pull.

All work is completed and revolver is now re assembled.

 

[Creeker]

Thanks for the tip & pictures. Don't own one of these but who knows what the future may hold.

 

[JonB]

an excellent and simple tutorial with photos. Thanks.
I have been thinking about doing this on my GP-100.

 

[Ben]

You tube will get you through it.
I watched several YouTubes before attempting the installation.
No problems here.

Ben

 

[dannyd93140]

Sometimes you will have trouble with the 9 pound spring not firing CCI primers. I have 5 GP's and 2 sp101. Got the first GP in 1989.

 

[Pistolero]

Mine would not pop all primers with middle hammer spring, needed the heaviest in
the kit, which is still lighter than stock.

Bill

 

[Cherokee]

To me, the hardest part of the process was getting the trigger group and hammer out of the frame...a real chore on the one I had. Getting it back into the frame wasn't easy either.

 

[Pistolero]

Sometimes it is helpful to polish the rear trigger group plunger and smooth it up,
and also the edges around the frame latching point so that it can move in and
out more smoothly.

Bill