Grinding main springs on Schofields

[Doc Hawken]

On my Russians I found that to get the lighter hammer pull that the spring adjustment screw needed to be backed out considerable, leaving it exposed on the grip frame. I started grinding allowing 1/4" from the hammer connection and perhaps 3/8 from the indentation in the grip frame. Once I had them light enough the adjustment screw then went flush with the frame as I  fine tuned the feel..I was really surprised at how effective this simple procedure is. Any other BOSS pards do this??  Doc

[Scattered Thumbs]

I really don't like light hammer springs, I like the hammer to snap fast and with authority. In the Smith & Wesson design I think it would be better to lighten the return trigger spring.

[Doc Hawken]

When you lighten the main spring you automatically do so to the trigger as well, less resistance to overcome initially is transfered through the process.  Doc

[Scattered Thumbs]

My point is. I like to lighten the trigger pull without slowing the hammer lock time.