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The Wilson Combat #176 Custom-Tune Spring Kit is built specifically for Ruger single-action Blackhawk revolvers, and it's one of the simplest ways to take some of the stack and grit out of a stock action. Ruger single-actions are famously tough, but they don't always leave the factory with the smoothest trigger feel. This kit swaps the heavier factory springs for reduced-power replacements that lighten things up without turning your revolver into a range toy.
The kit gives you a 19-pound reduced power hammer spring, a reduced power rebound trigger spring, and an extra power latch spring. The lighter hammer spring is where you'll feel the biggest change, trimming the effort it takes to cock the hammer and helping the trigger break feel cleaner. The extra power latch spring keeps your base pin seated tight, which matters more than folks realize on a hard-recoiling single-action. Every spring is made from high-tensile spring wire, so you're getting reliable tension and long service life rather than a bag of cheap replacements.
A reduced-power hammer spring lightens the pull, but it also lowers the hammer strike, so it pays to test with the ammo you actually shoot to confirm reliable ignition before you head out for real. If you run harder primers, keep an eye out for light strikes and adjust accordingly. Wilson Combat recommends that spring work be handled by someone comfortable inside a single-action, and if you've never had the grip frame off a Blackhawk, a gunsmith can knock this out quickly.
Wilson Combat has been building custom pistols, long guns, and accessories since 1977, and their Custom-Tune line has earned a solid reputation among revolver folks for delivering a real improvement at a low cost. If you shoot your Blackhawk often for plinking, hunting, or cowboy action, this is an easy upgrade that pays off every time you thumb back the hammer.
This kit is designed for Ruger single-action Blackhawk revolvers. It's built around the springs found in those center-fire single-action models. It is not intended for rimfire single-actions, so double-check your model before ordering.
The 19-pound reduced power hammer spring is the main driver, cutting the effort to cock the hammer and smoothing out the single-action break. You'll notice a cleaner, lighter feel right away compared to the stock spring. Actual pull weight varies a bit from gun to gun depending on how your action is fit.
Wilson Combat recommends having their parts installed by a qualified gunsmith. Swapping springs on a Blackhawk means pulling the grip frame and working inside the action, which is manageable if you're mechanically inclined and have the right tools. If you've never been inside a single-action, a gunsmith can handle it quickly and inexpensively.
A lighter hammer spring reduces strike force, so it's smart to test-fire with your regular ammo before relying on the gun. Standard primers usually ignite fine with a 19-pound spring, but harder primers can occasionally give trouble. If you see light strikes, you may need to step back toward a stiffer spring.
| UPC | 874218000363 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 176 |
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