I do not suggest that you try this procedure on a lower quality revolver. If the gun has good, hard internal parts, this procedure will do no harm, and results in a surprisingly good trigger pull, for absolutely no money. On a cheap gun with soft parts, you will ruin the trigger, but if you were the kind of person who bought junk guns, you probably wouldn't be reading Gunblast to begin with.

There it is; the 'Poor Boy's Trigger Job'. I did not invent the procedure, but have successfully used it on many sixguns with great results. It takes longer to read this than to perform the operation on your gun. Before spending several dollars to slick up the action of your newest sixgun, give it a try. I think that you will be pleased.
Jeff Quinn

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Taurus Small Frame Revolver
Hammer and Trigger Shim Paks

Taurus Small Frame Hammer/Trigger Shim Kits
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Small Frame Shims for the Hammer and Trigger Pin
Taurus Small Frame Hammer and Trigger Shim Kit
Our Hammer and Trigger Shims will fit most if not all Small Frame Taurus Revolvers
Most Taurus 85/605 from the 80's up

Trigger Shim .095' X .174'
Hammer Shim .126' X .251'
*Note: some guns have pins with a large radius at the base,
and the shim will not seat - see installation note below.

Taurus Small Frame Revolver
Hammer ~ and ~ Trigger
Shim Paks

Our Hammer AND Trigger Shim Pak Assortments BELOW are as follows;

4 Pak comes with 2 H&T each .002'
8 Pak comes with 2 H&T each .002', .003'
12 Pak comes with 2 H&T each .002', .003', .004'
16 Pak comes with 2 H&T each .002', .003', .004', .005'
20 Pak comes with 2 H&T each .002', .003'. .004', .005' and .006'
24 Pak comes with 4 H&T each .002', .003', .004'
32 Pak Gunsmith Special Assortment comes with 4 H&T each .002', .003', .004', .005'
2 Pak comes in .002' ~ You Choose ~ Hammer or Trigger
-ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS-
  • Box 1 ~ Choose ANY Pak Quantity for Best Pricing
  • Box 2 ~Choose From Hammer AND Trigger, or Hammer Only or Trigger Only
  • Box 3 ~ for Special Request of Thickness or Assortment
  • Stock # TaurusSM-H/T

    TECH TIP: Taurus Hammer / Trigger Shims

    Taurus Hammer and Trigger Shim Installation Instructions

    To install shims in your Taurus, you should disassemble and remove the Hammer and Trigger springs, begin by installing a shim on both* sides of the Trigger and Hammer, re-install the frame side plate (without springs) and check for binding.
    If the Trigger and Hammer move freely, continue to add shims

    At the point you begin to trap or bind the hammer and trigger, you will have your approximate free clearance, and you can then remove shims and install the proper amount, leaving a final clearance of around .003' to .004' - and reassemble the unit complete.
    I suggest a 12 Piece Kit to provide ample Shims for this procedure

    *Note: some guns have pins with a large radius at the base, and the shim will not seat.
    The Hammer and Trigger Pin Holes are also Radiused, and should seat together.
    If that is the case, you can successfully shim the Right Side only.

    TECH TIP: Taurus Medium / Large Frame

    Taurus Medium Frame - like the 441/443 use
    Smith and Wesson K, L, N Frame Hammer Shims
    TaurusTaurus Large Frame Revolvers use
    Smith and Wesson K, L, N Frame Hammer/Trigger Shim Kits.

    Taurus Revolver Cylinder / Yoke Shims

    Our Standard Cylinder / Crane / Yoke Shim Pak
    Assortments BELOW are as follows;

    2 Pak comes in .002'
    4 Pak comes with 2 each .002' and .003'
    6 Pak comes with 2 each .002', .003' and .004'
    8 Pak comes with 2 each .002', .003', .004' and .005'
    12 Pak comes with 4 each .002', .003', .004'
    20 Pak comes with 4 each .002', .003'. .004', .005' and .006'
    24 Pak comes with 6 each .002', .003', .004' and .005'
    30 Pak Gunsmith Special Assortment comes with 6 each .002', .003', .004', .005' and .006'
    -OR-Choose ANY Pak and Specify Your Requested Thickness in Comment Box

    Taurus 65 Cylinder / Endshake Shims

    Our Shims will fit Many Older Taurus Revolvers
    Also fits some Rossi Models
    If you have questions on fit, measure first
    Taurus 85 Trigger Job
    Nominal O.D. of .345' X I.D. of .242'
    Including Models 65, 66 7 Shot Model, 82, 85/605 etc.
    Note: Taurus 66 6 Shot Model use - Colt SAA Cylinder Shim
    Taurus 85 / Judge / Raging Bull - use Dan Wesson Large Cylinder Shim
    install under Cylinder Bushing - see below
    Stock # Taurus-65/CS ~ Price includes Free Shipping

    Taurus Early 66 Cylinder / Endshake Shims

    These Shims fit Old Taurus 66 Revolvers
    If you have questions on fit, measure first
    Nominal O.D. of .369' X I.D. of .299'
    Model ~ Taurus Early 66

    Note: Some Taurus 66 6 Shot Model use - Colt SAA Cylinder Shim
    Stock # Taurus-E66/CS ~ Price includes Free Shipping

    Taurus 83 Pre-Lock Cylinder

    Taurus 83 and Similar without Cylinder Bushing
    If you do NOT have a loose bushing you can use our
    .299' X .345' Charter Arms Cylinder Shims

    Follow Instructions in Photo
    Check your Yoke Cylinder Shaft Dimensions!
    If you have questions on fit, measure first

    Taurus 85 Late Models and Judge Cylinder

    see Photo - Right
    If you have a loose bushing you can install the shim under the bushing as shown in photo at right.
    Use Dan Wesson Large Frame ~ T85 Cylinder Shims - .376' X .442'
    If you have questions on fit, measure first.

    Taurus Revolver Gunsprings

    Taurus Small Frame

    Taurus 73, 85 and 605
    Small Frame Revolver Reduced Power Shooter's Pak
    #30151 $15.95
    Not Recommended for 94, 941
    Please Note: Due to changes in newer revolvers, Wolff
    Trigger Springs may require some modification.

    Service Pak for Taurus Small Frame Revolvers contains the following springs:
    1 Each 9 Pound Reduced Power Hammer Spring and 1 Each 6.5 and 9 Pound Reduced Power Trigger Return Springs Allowing Adjustment for Lighter and Smoother Trigger and Hammer Action.

    Wolff 30151 ~ $15.95 Free USA Shipping!


    Revolver Trigger Job

    Taurus Large Frame

    Taurus 44, 45, 65, 66, 80, 82, 83, 431, 441, 445, 606, 607, 608, 617, 631, 669 and 689
    Large Frame Revolver Shooter's Pak #17190 $16.95
    Service Pak for Taurus Large Frame Revolvers contains the following springs:
    1 Each 10, 11 and 12 Pound Reduced Power Hammer Springs and 1 Each 10 and 11 Pound Reduced Power Trigger Return Springs Allowing Adjustment for Lighter and Smoother Trigger and Hammer Action.

    Trigger Job How To

    Wolff 17190 ~ $16.95 Free USA Shipping! Sims 4 evolve all.

    TECH TIP: Taurus Frame Sizes

    Taurus Model 85 Trigger Job

    Taurus Frame Sizes
    Small (Models 85, 94, 605, etc)
    Compact (Tracker, 445, 450, etc)
    Medium/Large (44, 65, 80, 82, 83, 96, 431, 441, 607, 608, 669)
    EX Large (Raging)

    Taurus G2 Trigger Job