Yes, a gun will still operate with a broken coil spring. Although in almost 60 years of shooting, I have never known a coil spring break. However I have known of several V springs that broke. As to their use, I have both coil and V springs in the various guns that I own, I can not positively say that one is better than the other. I do use snap caps to release the pressure on the V springs, during storage.Pro's and Con's
Any real advantage in either ??
I have a S x S which I consider old.......well, it gets its telegram from the King in 2 years time, the other S x S is a youngster at 55 years old, both have double triggers and V springs. The other 5 guns have coil springs and I can honestly say, I don't notice any difference in the performance of the triggers on any of them. Yes, their handling characteristics are a mile apart, but not the triggers. They are all 3 1/2 to 4lbs pull weight. The only one I do notice as being a bit 'draggy' is my Beretta 303 auto, but I live with it.With modern guns not a lot of difference but older sxs probably![]()
Leaf springs are meant to give crisper pulls and faster lock times due to them being more powerful and the way they deliver it. Does it make a difference to.your scores? IMO, As long as the pulls are consistent and not too heavy. NoI had perazzi with detachable triggers and leaf springs, I don't know if l imagined it but those were the best trigger pulls l have ever had before or after!
Only v spring I ever had break was in a reproduction black powder gun. Replaced it with a 120 year ol NOS part and it was, and still is good.Yes, a gun will still operate with a broken coil spring. Although in almost 60 years of shooting, I have never known a coil spring break. However I have known of several V springs that broke. As to their use, I have both coil and V springs in the various guns that I own, I can not positively say that one is better than the other. I do use snap caps to release the pressure on the V springs, during storage.
A lot depends on what make or model, the other guns wereI had perazzi with detachable triggers and leaf springs, I don't know if l imagined it but those were the best trigger pulls l have ever had before or after!
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