Power trigger jigs

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I'm looking at buying a Power Custom Series I jig for doing revolver triggers. I had one once years ago, but foolishly sold it. All my stuff is DA, Redhawks, GP100s, S&W, etc. Since it's been a while since I've done it, are there any better jigs on the market yet? I remember my Series I being sort of... fussy.

[edk]

I have the power custom jig. I don't know of anything that is better but that is not a statement that my opinion really high regarding the power custom. It is no doubt very well constructed. The instructions on how to use it are very confusing. While it is not very user-friendly I do believe it can yield very good and repeatable results. I cannot agree with those that claim to do as well or better free-hand. Virtually every operation in industry where putting on a square/flat surface is jigged and/or machine made. I have no doubt that the human hands and eye are superior to a machine for many if not most things but this is not one of them.

[AxeHandle]

A while back I was looking for a jig for Ruger Blackhawk trigger jobs.. Seems like I got some pretty explicit instructions about what to buy and what NOT to buy. Put your question over on the Ruger forum and see if you don't see a few more responses.

[hammerdown77]

I recently asked those questions over on Ruger Forum and got a lot of responses "I've been doing it by hand for years with no problems, you don't need a jig". But then when I asked more questions, it became apparent that the people who were "doing it by hand" were either a) only polishing the surface, not doing any real metal removal or changing angles, or b) they were doing it in a vise with the work part aligned using machinist's squares and angle finding instruments, then with some block of known, square dimensions under the stone to hold it true (so, basically, a jig).

I think unless you've been doing trigger jobs for 20 years, you need a jig, and the Power Series I is what a lot of smiths use (although they generally have several different types of jigs, depending on what they are trying to do).

Seems like the 1911 smiths like either the Power Series I, or the Marvel jig (Al Marvel, the one with the roller, not the Marvel jig sold by Brownells). The Yavapai jig with the microscope is also good for 1911 work.

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I called Randy Power and asked a few questions that he neatly sidestepped, promptly pissing me off. This was the first time I've ever been blown off so rudely by anyone in the gun community. He pretty much told me to go to Brownells or Midway, buy one, and figure it out. My question was a simple request for suggestions on reducing the length of the trigger creep on a Redhawk. I was poised to buy at that moment. Now my enthusiasm for any of his products has seriously cooled.

[dlhredfoxx]

That's too bad about getting that sort of treatment from him. Customer service and word of mouth are everything in this small community. I've no personal experience with Randy, but have bought Power Custom products before through retail. Word of mouth can make you or break you in this industry. Like my dad taught me, the best and lasting lessons in life are learned the hard way... like how to treat a customer.

[okie]

That is too bad although my experience has been the opposite as I have had Randall call me to confirm orders or just inform on order status. Very prompt and professional.

[bigmuddy]

I have used the Power Custom jigs for Ruger SA's and have had nothing but good luck with them. I myself would never attempt any sear or trigger work free hand unless I was looking to buy some new parts to replace my screw ups.

I have never had anything but great service from Power Custom from both Ron and Randall. Sorry to hear someone had otherwise.

Dan

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It really was a specific question, I know I didn't come off as some dumbass off the street, wanting to take a crack at his liability insurance by attempting something I really shouldn't do.

[sixer]

I have done around 30 trigger jobs with the Power Custom jig. Do gunsmiths get good results without it? Absolutely. The jig just make the setup quicker.

[zeus]

Have one and really like it. Hate to hear you had a bad conversation with them. I've always had great conversations with Ron and Randall. Good luck with the triggers