Originally Posted by
WHG
Who makes the most sensitive small pistol primer? My father in law has a S&W revolver that someone has done some "work" on. The double action trigger pull is very smooth and requires very little effort. Because of this he has some mis-fires with my reloads unless he fires them in single action mode. Most factory ammo will fire in double action OK. I use Winchester primers in my reloads, but I've heard that some manufactures primers are more sensitive than others and thought if I changed the primers I use it might solve the problem.
Not a uncommon issues with a other than service use pistol. Federal primers do have a reputation for being easy to ignite. Worth a try. FWIW, have used Rem. SP primers with extremely good success in target/competition .38 Special loads fired in K and L frame S&W revolvers. Have used Federal SP primers. No issues. However, have not had my revolvers set up for the lightest possible SA/DA trigger pull. Weigh the SA and DA trigger pulls using reliable equipment. Install a mainspring that is slightly heavier. Adjust weight of pull by the expedient of adjusting the strain screw. Once you find what works to give you the reliability you desire with the primers, etc., you are using, then lock everything down and have fun. HTH. Sincerely. bruce.
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