This is a discussion on Ruger SP101- trigger/hammer spring question within the General Firearm Discussion forums, part of the Related Topics category; I have a Ruger SP101 2-1/4" and I have trigger return and hammer replacement springs ready to install and try out. With absolutely no experience ...
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I have a Ruger SP101 2-1/4" and I have trigger return and hammer replacement springs ready to install and try out. With absolutely no experience at this task can anyone tell me if there is a spring removal/insertion tool that I can buy that would make this project easier and if yes, can you suggest a specific tool and online seller?
Been a while since I did this, but I didn't have any special tools and don't recall it being too bad of a job.
IIRC, the trigger return spring is the worse of the two, but still not that bad - as I recall. Just watch that the springs don't go flying and just in case, wear safety glasses.
I'm too young to be this old!
Getting old isn't good for you!
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You need a small paperclip to capture the mainspring, that's the only thing you might not have on your workbench.
+1 on the safety glasses... and just step inside a huge trash bag and tie it shop when you disassemble, so you don't lose the spring if it goes flying!Just Kidding!
But +1 on the safety glasses.
-Bark'n
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It may sound funny, but the trash bag sounds like a good idea to me - I've had springs go flying and I rarely find them. At least the spring would be 'in the bag'.
I'm too young to be this old!
Getting old isn't good for you!
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If it hasn't already been said, go to:Originally Posted by wideawake
www.rugerforum.net
After you make ten post you will be able to see the IBOK. It's a booklet you can download that tells more than you would ever want to know about working on a Ruger Revolver.
It was put together by a retired Gunsmith named Iowegan, also a member of that forum, and worth it's weight and more in gold. IBOK stands for Iowegan's Book Of Knowledge.
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