colt trooper 3

remchuck · 11-21-2007, 11:09 PM

i have a colt trooper 3 that i had an "action job"done 20 years ago.the "gunsmith" lightened the pull so much sometimes it will only dent the primer.i was thinking of changing back to oem ,or wolff springs.is this difficult?any advise would be helpful/where to locate springs,tips in the fix,would be appreciated.

Roy Collins · 11-26-2007, 11:31 AM

I think if I were you I would take it to a reputable gunsmith and have it checked out. Restore it to original and don't mess with it anymore. A good smith will fix it right and you shouldn't have anymore problems.

two-70 · 11-26-2007, 11:52 AM

just remove the grips and install a tighter hammer spring, will take care of the problem

rfc357 · 12-16-2007, 06:27 AM

I don't know how you can tell that new springs will fix the problem without looking at the gun!

If the engagement surfaces have been tampered with, you may be looking at new parts. A gunsmith can tell. Or you can get Kuhnhausen's book and try to fix it yourself.

two-70 · 12-16-2007, 07:12 AM

only one thing makes it go bang, that is the hammer striking the firing pin, if the hammer spring is to light then it wouls cause this gun to misfire

benzapper · 01-05-2008, 08:51 PM

I just signed up and this is my first post.I just bought a used MKIII Trooper in real good shape,the main flaw is a crack in the left grip.I'm looking for a replacement .Anybody know where a guy could get a deal on grips?

big boomer · 01-07-2008, 12:25 PM

Ben try CDNN they always have tons of grips cheap or ebay.

Bookman · 01-07-2008, 06:27 PM

eBay's got 'em, but not cheap. Original Colt grips for even a common model like the MKIII are getting expensive. Don't wait too long.

11-21-2007, 11:09 PM	#1
remchuck Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: nashville Posts: 173	colt trooper 3 i have a colt trooper 3 that i had an "action job"done 20 years ago.the "gunsmith" lightened the pull so much sometimes it will only dent the primer.i was thinking of changing back to oem ,or wolff springs.is this difficult?any advise would be helpful/where to locate springs,tips in the fix,would be appreciated.

11-26-2007, 11:52 AM	#3
two-70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ponca city, oklahoma Posts: 1,778	just remove the grips and install a tighter hammer spring, will take care of the problem __________________ What Would Jesus Do ????? Just Ask Him.

12-16-2007, 07:12 AM	#5
two-70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ponca city, oklahoma Posts: 1,778	only one thing makes it go bang, that is the hammer striking the firing pin, if the hammer spring is to light then it wouls cause this gun to misfire __________________ What Would Jesus Do ????? Just Ask Him.

11-26-2007, 11:31 AM	#2
Roy Collins Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Louisville Kentucky. Posts: 316	I think if I were you I would take it to a reputable gunsmith and have it checked out. Restore it to original and don't mess with it anymore. A good smith will fix it right and you shouldn't have anymore problems.

12-16-2007, 06:27 AM	#4
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 741	I don't know how you can tell that new springs will fix the problem without looking at the gun! If the engagement surfaces have been tampered with, you may be looking at new parts. A gunsmith can tell. Or you can get Kuhnhausen's book and try to fix it yourself.

01-05-2008, 08:51 PM	#6
benzapper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1	I just signed up and this is my first post.I just bought a used MKIII Trooper in real good shape,the main flaw is a crack in the left grip.I'm looking for a replacement .Anybody know where a guy could get a deal on grips?

01-07-2008, 12:25 PM	#7
big boomer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minn. Posts: 980	Ben try CDNN they always have tons of grips cheap or ebay.

01-07-2008, 06:27 PM	#8
Bookman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 10 paces south of Canada Posts: 738	eBay's got 'em, but not cheap. Original Colt grips for even a common model like the MKIII are getting expensive. Don't wait too long.