Test fired FN 1900 in range

alvin · 07-06-2013, 06:29 PM

Test fired a FN 1900 in range today. The pistol is excellent inside out, in theory, it should work fine. But theory is theory, practice is practice. Found 40 rounds leftover .32ACP in safe, I thought I fired all .32ACP rounds from Mauser pocket pistols, but somehow, those 40 rounds were left. So I test-fired FN 1900.

No surprise, the pistol worked flawlessly. No malfunction of any kind. That's expected. Nothing broke in the 40-round firing process, that's good as well. The experience with FN 1900..... well, the trigger pull is super heavy, the only handgun with heavier trigger pull that I've tried is Russian Nagant 1895 revolver. The trigger pull on FN 1900 is slightly better than that, but it's obviously much heavier than other pistols.

I have not thought the reason for the heavy trigger pull yet. Probably due to the fact that firing pin spring and recoil spring are same one on this design, so releasing the firing pin requires more effort from my finger?? The impact of firing pin on the primer is very positive, no misfiring is possible on this design.

sheepherder · 07-06-2013, 06:51 PM

I am seeing an average eight pounds trigger pull on my FN 1900.

DavidJayUden · 07-06-2013, 07:32 PM

If you want a real education, try on a Ruger LC9...
The LC9 is everything that I hate about new guns: lots of plastic, no craftsmanship, covered in legaleeze warnings, horrid trigger pull, etc, etc, etc.
With all that legaleeze, you'd think there would be a warning about carpal tunnel.
On the plus side, it is dead-nuts reliable, always goes bang when you want it to, is small and flat, and with that trigger pull I doubt that it will go off accidentally.
Sorry to hijack the thread with a rant...
dju

Edward Tinker · 07-06-2013, 07:39 PM

Wouldn't have thought the 1900 would have such a trigger pull.

sheepherder · 07-06-2013, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alvin

Test fired a FN 1900 in range today.

Pic is somewhat blurry...Is this the same 99.99% blue finish 1900 that you had on GA for a while??? (The one I lusted after but could not afford).

I didn't pull the other safe queens out to measure them, but the trigger pull is about the same as my 1907 Savage, more that my Astra 4000 (all 32 ACP).

alvin · 07-06-2013, 08:03 PM

Sorry for the poor picture, it's taken from my phone.

Yes. It's the same one. That's the only 1900 that I've ever owned. The slide was so tight, I bet it has never been disassembled before. I disassembled it two days ago. After soaking the slide in kroil for 24 hours, I still had to use a pine wood block to tap the back of the slide multiple times, and pull the slide, release it, pull the slide release it.... finally, I was able to take the slide off. The darn thing was like new inside.

What's the formal device to measure trigger pull? I need one.

Also fired 100 rounds from a Norinco Tokarev today. Look and feel, handle and firing, Tokarev is too modern, except it's single action, not much fun. All Norinco TT-33s that I have fired have one thing in common, including this one -- the trigger pull is good at the beginning, but after 50-60 rounds, the pull becomes obviously heavier, and the situation becomes worse and worse, after 100 rounds, gun has to be re-oiled. Otherwise, it's very uncomfortable to shoot. I did not have gun oil with me today, so I stopped at 100 rounds.

Is this Norinco specific, or TT-33 common?? I have never tried a Soviet one, I don't know.

sheepherder · 07-06-2013, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alvin

What's the formal device to measure trigger pull? I need one.

"Trigger Pull Gauge". Brownell's sells them. Probably Midway too.

alvin · 07-07-2013, 07:34 AM

The range was an indoor commercial range which has AC installed, which is very comfortable in summer so it attracted many customers. Waiting time was around 1 hour. Charging $16 per hour per lane, good for occasional shooters.

One plastic pistol for rental looks very slick, it's a Springfield branded made in Croatia "XD-S" baby .45ACP. I am not a fan of plastic guns, but this one looks really cool. Side by side, it looks much better than Glock, H&K etc in appearence. I should have rented one to try, but time was limited so I didn't. Have any experience on XD-S ?

Another attractive pocket pistol was not for rental, it's for sale. A stainless steel SIG 238 (?), looks great as well. Caliber .380ACP is less than ideal though.

07-06-2013, 06:29 PM	#1
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Test fired FN 1900 in range Test fired a FN 1900 in range today. The pistol is excellent inside out, in theory, it should work fine. But theory is theory, practice is practice. Found 40 rounds leftover .32ACP in safe, I thought I fired all .32ACP rounds from Mauser pocket pistols, but somehow, those 40 rounds were left. So I test-fired FN 1900. No surprise, the pistol worked flawlessly. No malfunction of any kind. That's expected. Nothing broke in the 40-round firing process, that's good as well. The experience with FN 1900..... well, the trigger pull is super heavy, the only handgun with heavier trigger pull that I've tried is Russian Nagant 1895 revolver. The trigger pull on FN 1900 is slightly better than that, but it's obviously much heavier than other pistols. I have not thought the reason for the heavy trigger pull yet. Probably due to the fact that firing pin spring and recoil spring are same one on this design, so releasing the firing pin requires more effort from my finger?? The impact of firing pin on the primer is very positive, no misfiring is possible on this design. Attached Thumbnails

07-06-2013, 06:51 PM	#2
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,183 Thanks: 1,400 Thanked 4,442 Times in 2,330 Posts	I am seeing an average eight pounds trigger pull on my FN 1900. __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

07-06-2013, 07:39 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,933 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,530 Times in 2,092 Posts	Wouldn't have thought the 1900 would have such a trigger pull. __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

07-06-2013, 08:03 PM	#6
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Sorry for the poor picture, it's taken from my phone. Yes. It's the same one. That's the only 1900 that I've ever owned. The slide was so tight, I bet it has never been disassembled before. I disassembled it two days ago. After soaking the slide in kroil for 24 hours, I still had to use a pine wood block to tap the back of the slide multiple times, and pull the slide, release it, pull the slide release it.... finally, I was able to take the slide off. The darn thing was like new inside. What's the formal device to measure trigger pull? I need one. Also fired 100 rounds from a Norinco Tokarev today. Look and feel, handle and firing, Tokarev is too modern, except it's single action, not much fun. All Norinco TT-33s that I have fired have one thing in common, including this one -- the trigger pull is good at the beginning, but after 50-60 rounds, the pull becomes obviously heavier, and the situation becomes worse and worse, after 100 rounds, gun has to be re-oiled. Otherwise, it's very uncomfortable to shoot. I did not have gun oil with me today, so I stopped at 100 rounds. Is this Norinco specific, or TT-33 common?? I have never tried a Soviet one, I don't know. Attached Thumbnails

07-06-2013, 07:32 PM	#3
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	If you want a real education, try on a Ruger LC9... The LC9 is everything that I hate about new guns: lots of plastic, no craftsmanship, covered in legaleeze warnings, horrid trigger pull, etc, etc, etc. With all that legaleeze, you'd think there would be a warning about carpal tunnel. On the plus side, it is dead-nuts reliable, always goes bang when you want it to, is small and flat, and with that trigger pull I doubt that it will go off accidentally. Sorry to hijack the thread with a rant... dju

07-07-2013, 07:34 AM	#8
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	The range was an indoor commercial range which has AC installed, which is very comfortable in summer so it attracted many customers. Waiting time was around 1 hour. Charging $16 per hour per lane, good for occasional shooters. One plastic pistol for rental looks very slick, it's a Springfield branded made in Croatia "XD-S" baby .45ACP. I am not a fan of plastic guns, but this one looks really cool. Side by side, it looks much better than Glock, H&K etc in appearence. I should have rented one to try, but time was limited so I didn't. Have any experience on XD-S ? Another attractive pocket pistol was not for rental, it's for sale. A stainless steel SIG 238 (?), looks great as well. Caliber .380ACP is less than ideal though.