The S&W trigger on my 642 is not bad for what it is. Its a heavy pull that really stacks towards the end of the stroke. The LCR trigger is a whole different feel - light and smooth all the way through.
The old Ruger triggers in the Security/Service/Speed Six weren’t nearly as good as the S&W triggers of the day. They could be tweaked by changing the springs to get a much better pull. The latest GP-100 triggers are very nice.
Of course, no trigger was as nice as the Colt Python but I couldn’t afford one then and definitely can’t now.
“Of course, no trigger was as nice as the Colt Python but I couldn’t afford one then and definitely can’t now.”
I inherited a Python from my dad, but it had a ton of holster wear and my stainless 686 had already been customized. I traded the Python and the Security Six for a new Bushmaster AR in the late 90’s. (I’m thinking I also included a Taurus PT45? but I’m not sure). I’ve wished I kept the Python many times, but I probably wouldn’t have shot it much given the 686 and the 617 for cheap practice.
I kept the Mod 41 .22LR customized target pistol and the Mod 52 that shot .38 Special wadcutters. Those are two of the best single action triggers ever.
I recently acquired a Sig P238 SAS model. I think the Sig single action trigger is darn good as well.
I need more guns.
(I lost them all in a boating accident, you know.)