S&W Hard Trigger Pull

[civic1]

Hello, I got a few questions on my S&W .40 GVE(Nothing to fancy here). I like this gun. But dam, does it have a hard trigger pull. Is there any way that I can make to the trigger pull a bit softer? What would I need to change? (HAMMER SPRING, TRIGGER SPRINGS, FIRING PIN SPRINGS, Ect.)

But the real question is which is which?

[Bravo]

The Sigma is notorious for a very heavy trigger pull. It's consistent, but very heavy. I think there is a way to lessen the pull by filing a sear...but don't quote me.

I would take it to a gunsmith and see what they can do. You're not alone, it's the one thing that plagues the Sigma and prevents it from being the nearly perfect gun that it should be.

[Mitchell]

trigger pull would be my only complaint for my Sigma 9mm. In the Midway Master Catalog Smith&Wesson lists factory parts for Sigmas including a lot of different springs. I think I would at least try the striker spring if not everything possible.

[Bravo]

My best advice would be to just practice with it, and get good with the heavy trigger. It's a shame, because Sigma's are generally very accurate and reliable...if it wasn't for that dang heavy trigger.

[BloodRedStratus]

Yeah take it to a gunsmith and see what they can do. There is a local gunsmith here in Columbus Ohio that I know a lot of guys have taken there Sigma to and he was able to reduce the heavy trigger pull. I have the 9mm Sigma and have put over 2,000 rounds through it. I think it has gotten much better, but most people say my figure has just got stronger.

[civic1]

Thanks..I see what they can do for me.

[jack007]

let us know how works out . I have the same problem.I like my 9ve except the for the long trigger pull.

dose anyone else have clips marked 16 rounds, but can only get 15 rounds in.

[BloodRedStratus]

Originally Posted by jack007

dose anyone else have clips marked 16 rounds, but can only get 15 rounds in.

LOL, yes, both of my magzines for my 9mm Sigma are marked 16 rounds. I normally only put 12 rounds in when I fill them up at the range. I think once or twice I have actually got 16 rounds in them, but it was very difficult.

[lorcin25]

I would fix it by buying an M&P ;-)

[rnrnrn]

Yeap...I got a new Sigma 40 with a very tight trigger. Took it out to the range for my first shooting. I couldn't hit the side of a barn. While at the range I compared it with a SW MP40, Glock, Sig...all three were much easier to shoot than the Sigma. I called Smith&Wesson to see if the trigger spring could be changed... NO CAN DO!

[mosquitofish]

I have the Sw 9 Ve , same thing. I hear they get better after a few rounds. I hope. They all have a looong stiff pull.

[rfc357]

Originally Posted by Bravo

The Sigma is notorious for a very heavy trigger pull. It's consistent, but very heavy. I think there is a way to lessen the pull by filing a sear...but don't quote me.

I would take it to a gunsmith and see what they can do. You're not alone, it's the one thing that plagues the Sigma and prevents it from being the nearly perfect gun that it should be.

Never touch a sear, or any other trigger part, with a file.

[Bravo]

Originally Posted by rfc357

Never touch a sear, or any other trigger part, with a file.

Working on sears is usually the best way to do trigger work. File, Cut, Polish.

I said don't quote me, and I would never recommend anyone doing their own trigger work unless they have practiced for some time. I certainly would take it to a gunsmith.

[TexasT]

It's weird that the trigger on the Sigma can't be fixed because that model gun is basically a Glock. I think there was quite a few parts that could be interchanged with a Glock. Glock put a lawsuit on them and now S&W has to pay Glock for every Sigma they sell. After all that you'd think the gun would be easier to work.

[HogManMagnum]

my sigma 40ve was my first gun and the first gun i ever shot with.

i bought it new and went right to the range and put 200 rds thru it. after the first few shots i calmed down and rememberd the basics- steady aim, breath control and squeeze, dont pull. my first time shooting any gun, specially one with the snappy recoil of a .40 and i was getting consistant head shot at 15 yds +

that was earlier this year and even tho i do agree that the trigger pull sux, after about 500 rds it has gotten lighter, only thing that bothers me about it is how much it travels.

so folks, if u cant hit the side of the barn dont blame the trigger and if ur crying about the long hard trigger pull then spend more money and get another gun. the Sigmas are THE BEST VALUE for a new gun in the $300 range crappy trigger or not. it eats any ammo u can put in it and its reliable to the point of boredom... and if a rookie shooter like me can drop 12 of 14 rds in the head of a silhoette at 15-20 yards then theres not much u can say against it

[TexasT]

I actually shoot pretty well with it, I just feel like I shouldn't have to pull 14 pounds before the gun goes off when a Glock or Springfield is easily half that. I am actually going to trade mine in for one of those guns.

[Bravo]

Originally Posted by TexasT

I actually shoot pretty well with it, I just feel like I shouldn't have to pull 14 pounds before the gun goes off when a Glock or Springfield is easily half that. I am actually going to trade mine in for one of those guns.

Don't forget the S&W M&P. The M&P and Sigma share no parts, and thus are completely different. If you don't like S&W, then I would look elsewhere, but there are lots of us here that are more than thrilled with our M&P's.

[TexasT]

The only thing I don't like is the trigger. I have no problem with S&W. I just want a gun I know I can customize if I want.

[jimkim]

Hey TT come see me I'll replace the spring. I fixed mine. I know which one to get. Look here. MidwayUSA - Wolff Striker Spring S&W Sigma 3-1/2 lb Reduced Power