S&W 1076

[Intercooler]

I never thought of the Q-Tips in the Dremel. Time to work some more ramps that way 

[StockIIBoss]

Intercooler, is there a link to the whole 4 piece video?

I changed the post including all four. Really great stuff I think any owner will need at some point!

Thanks!

[yankee2500]

Nice score, congrats. Looking forward to the range report.

[StockIIBoss]

The 1076 arrived today, two days early. Woo! Given the trigger comments, that's the first thing I did...pull that trigger. Hahahaha, now I know why the FBI dumped the gun. It wasn't the recoil, it was that gawd awful trigger! LOL. How do you know when a trigger is bad? Well, the double action feels better than the single action. I'm sure it's nothing that can't be fixed. Just gonna need a larger hammer.... 


Sweet gun, though, and appears to be in great condition. Looks like a keeper!

[The_Shadow]

Congrats!
Don't worry yourself with the trigger, use it and get use to it and it will be fine.  It's a combat trigger, not a target trigger.
You'll have to get use to the takeup of the slack and the trigger reset after the first shot is fired.  Letting the trigger back out slightly till the reset point is found.
Getting replacement parts if you mess something up with the trigger geometry may be far and few between.

[StockIIBoss]

<br>Interesting. My 1076 is at the S&amp;W Custom Shop right now and the gunsmith told me that it is impossible to put a hammer with a spur on any of the S&amp;W third gens with the frame mounted decocker.<br>

Here's a closeup of the hammer. Is this from a 1006?

[The_Shadow]

More than likely it is the hammer from the 1006 or 1066.

They may have wanted thumb cocking ability...

[MCQUADE]

Congrats!
Don't worry yourself with the trigger, use it and get use to it and it will be fine.  It's a combat trigger, not a target trigger.
You'll have to get use to the takeup of the slack and the trigger reset after the first shot is fired.  Letting the trigger back out slightly till the reset point is found.
Getting replacement parts if you mess something up with the trigger geometry may be far and few between.

This ^^^!!! You will get used to the trigger. Shoot the snot out of it and give us your opinion in a few months. Congratulations on a fine weapon!

[StockIIBoss]

I hear ya. I tend to roll another way, tho. Here's a Stock II after designing a new disconnector in CAD for machining.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1am3mKztBk


Here's a 'Before' of a Canik55. Check out the factory takeup.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flJJ2s5Y2mI


Same custom disconnector drill... The 'After'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD-wUAWwt4A






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[Intercooler]

Supposedly the S3 has an even better trigger as an upgrade. Not much you can do on the 3rd Gen.

[The_Shadow]

I suppose if you have access to a CNC machine and good quality stainless steel or other metals to make your parts from, you could make stuff to suit your needs!

[StockIIBoss]

I have two little dots underneath the decocker lever. Is that the indication that it has been through the recall?

[The_Shadow]

Yes they two dot are the indicator for doing the recall work. Below is what was sent out for the recall...

SMITH & WESSON
MODEL 1026, 1076, 4526, 4536, 4576, 5924,
5926, 6924 and 6926 PISTOLS

RECALL: Models affected have frame mounted decocking levers.

Other model Smith & Wesson pistols are not affected by this advisory.

We have determined that it is possible for a Smith & Wesson Third Generation 9mm, 10mm and .45 ACP pistol with a frame-mounted decocking lever to malfunction so as to make the pistol inoperable.

In order to safeguard our customers from the possibility of such a malfunction, Smith & Wesson will inspect and, if necessary, modify these pistols free of charge. Owners of Smith & Wesson 9mm, 10mm and .45 ACP pistols featuring a frame-mounted decocking lever with model numbers listed above, and which do not have two dots stamped on the frame underneath the decocking lever (when the lever is depressed) should send their pistols and accompanying magazines to Smith & Wesson for a no-charge inspection.

Please send your pistol and magazines to:

Smith & Wesson
2100 Roosevelt Avenue
Springfield, MA 01102-2208
Attn: Service Department-DL

If you have any questions regarding this product advisory, please call 800-331-0852 ext. 211.

While we have your pistol, our armorers will stamp your pistol with two dots under the decocking lever, and give your pistol an ultrasonic cleaning and full lubrication (a $25.00 value) at no charge.

We apologize for this inconvenience. Smith & Wesson remains committed to building the safest, most reliable and finest-performing firearms possible.

Source:

AFTE Journal, October 1991; Volume 23, Number 4:939
American Rifleman, October 1991; page ?
Guns & Ammo, October 1991; page 112
Shooting Times, November 1991; page 95
American Handgunner, November/December 1991; page 128

Sometimes when i double action the trigger, the hammer fall on the half cock notch rather than all the way down. Is this the problem that cause the recall, or do I have another problem?

I looked under the decock, and i have the two dots, and the dimple on the grip, so I am up to date. Unfortunately, if I pull the trigger slowly (double action) the hammer sometimes get's captured by the half cock notch. I guess it's going back to S&W anyway.

I sent two back to the factory and they did not put the .. under the decock lever. Appears they are not doing that anymore

[StockIIBoss]

Thanks, Shadow. Happy New Year everyone!


Shadow, were the last few paragraphs in your post questions by you? I couldn't tell.

[StockIIBoss]

Interesting stamp on this spur hammer...




Took it apart. Wow, internals are a little rough and will need some TLC. Let the labor, I mean 'fun' begin!




Found this link with a decent set of photos.
www.ronterry.com/arms/sw1076/