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sheepherder · 10-19-2010, 09:59 AM

Michael Zeleny posted this pic in the "Luger Trigger Tuning" thread at -

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=24649

"The photo shows two lots from the Kessler auction of 23 August 2008:"

An interesting jig for trigger tuning...

(I have a similar jig for tuning M1911A1 sears, but it's a filing, not a bending jig)

I haven't tried bending a Luger trigger lever, but I would think that annealing first (heat to red & allow to air cool) and then re-hardening/tempering would be required...

Inspect closely for cracks or deep tool marks before heating; the heat/cool cycle may cause these to widen and weaken the part to the point of breaking in use...

I've used Canola Oil for my quenching medium...A lot of pros recommend it...

10-19-2010, 09:59 AM	#7
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,197 Thanks: 1,416 Thanked 4,462 Times in 2,336 Posts	Michael Zeleny posted this pic in the "Luger Trigger Tuning" thread at - http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=24649 "The photo shows two lots from the Kessler auction of 23 August 2008:" An interesting jig for trigger tuning... (I have a similar jig for tuning M1911A1 sears, but it's a filing, not a bending jig) I haven't tried bending a Luger trigger lever, but I would think that annealing first (heat to red & allow to air cool) and then re-hardening/tempering would be required... Inspect closely for cracks or deep tool marks before heating; the heat/cool cycle may cause these to widen and weaken the part to the point of breaking in use... I've used Canola Oil for my quenching medium...A lot of pros recommend it... __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...