Rye Miles #13621 Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 I just picked up this American Derringer from a friend who has been selling some guns for pard of ours that died a few years ago. This thing is built really strong , the fit and finish is excellent. It has hardly been fired. The only problem is the hammer pull! Wow, it's stiff as all get out! I can't find anything on the internet to help in lightning this thing up. Before I start taking apart I wondered if anyone has any tips . Thanks, Rye Please don't tell me to sell it and get a Bond because I'm not! I got a really good deal on this!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Ok, put it in the safe and go get a Bond to shoot Nice find, I'm jealous. Hope you can find someone to help lighten it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 10 minutes ago, Tyrel Cody said: Ok, put it in the safe and go get a Bond to shoot Nice find, I'm jealous. Hope you can find someone to help lighten it up. I had a Bond and it was just as stiff as this! I sold it! The Bond is too big, I prefer the size of this. I'm not using it in any side matches because I don't go to them. I just want it a little bit lighter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper Ozzy Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Very simple inside. Remember your results may vary and may make the Derringer less " safe" for carrying by less experienced, but in my opinion, not for side matches. IMO remove barrels first, grips second, drift pins from right to left to release trigger then hammer. There are two main springs inside that contribute to firing. The long hammer spring that sits vertically in the grip. Cut a coil at a time to reduce hammer pull back when cocking to your liking. Hammer still has plenty of punch on mine after 3 coils off. The second smaller spring sits in the trigger and against the frame. It is a very heavy short coil. I didn't cut this one but replaced with a retractable pen spring cut to length. Reduces trigger pull greatly. Didn't see the need to be dremeling or polishing anything up. Trigger sear was fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 3 minutes ago, Trooper Ozzy said: Very simple inside. Remember your results may vary and may make the Derringer less " safe" for carrying by less experienced, but in my opinion, not for side matches. IMO remove barrels first, grips second, drift pins from right to left to release trigger then hammer. There are two main springs inside that contribute to firing. The long hammer spring that sits vertically in the grip. Cut a coil at a time to reduce hammer pull back when cocking to your liking. Hammer still has plenty of punch on mine after 3 coils off. The second smaller spring sits in the trigger and against the frame. It is a very heavy short coil. I didn't cut this one but replaced with a retractable pen spring cut to length. Reduces trigger pull greatly. Didn't see the need to be dremeling or polishing anything up. Trigger sear was fine. Thanks! Much obliged for the info!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Sin Nombre Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 3 hours ago, Rye Miles #13621 said: I just picked up this American Derringer from a friend who has been selling some guns for pard of ours that died a few years ago. This thing is built really strong , the fit and finish is excellent. It has hardly been fired. The only problem is the hammer pull! Wow, it's stiff as all get out! I can't find anything on the internet to help in lightning this thing up. Before I start taking apart I wondered if anyone has any tips . Thanks, Rye Please don't tell me to sell it and get a Bond because I'm not! I got a really good deal on this!! Nice score. I got one a couple years ago and love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 See if you can use a 1911 hammer spring in place of the OEM spring. You may need to trim the 1911 spring down. Can you post a picture with the grips removed? OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 4 hours ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: See if you can use a 1911 hammer spring in place of the OEM spring. You may need to trim the 1911 spring down. Can you post a picture with the grips removed? OLG Yes I will when I get to actually doing it. I got a busy few days ahead then I'm going to a 3 day shoot this weekend. This might be a winter project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Pat Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 I have just like yours. I sent it them and they did an action job and replaced the main spring. I spoke to the lady that owns the company on her cell phone and she said that the older ones had Russian tank springs. They will give an estimate first. They are located in Waco, TX. Good luck Irish Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Creek Kid Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 14 hours ago, Rye Miles #13621 said: I just picked up this American Derringer from a friend who has been selling some guns for pard of ours that died a few years ago. This thing is built really strong , the fit and finish is excellent. It has hardly been fired. The only problem is the hammer pull! Wow, it's stiff as all get out! I can't find anything on the internet to help in lightning this thing up. Before I start taking apart I wondered if anyone has any tips . Thanks, Rye Please don't tell me to sell it and get a Bond because I'm not! I got a really good deal on this!! Yea I got a tip for you. Quit being a wimp and start working out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 certainly a fine looking derringer that i would be proud of but i too would hope an easy fix to lighten the hammer could be found , ill not suggest buying another because i believe we should be able to fix such things hope you can get it fixed and im sorry but i know nothing of these - i do not have one , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted July 22, 2019 Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 9 hours ago, Thunder Creek Kid said: Yea I got a tip for you. Quit being a wimp and start working out! I gotta use a two hand grip to cock it!! I'm used to nice and easy Colts!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sam, SASS #10915 Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 I love my American Derringers. (One of these is an original Remington.) It’s not hard to reduce the spring tension by trimming a couple of coils off the mainspring. A better solution is to find a coil spring with a smaller wire diameter. Brownells sells a coil spring assortment where you could find one that would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Creek Kid Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Back up for a wonderful man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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