Luger Target Trigger Modification - Page 2

earlyluger · 07-30-2012, 04:43 AM

Saved the article just because I save info and data against future need. I do not think I will try this mod, it is not like I can replace things on a matching serial numbered 1900 model. But good stuff to know.

Hugh · 03-07-2002, 04:13 PM

The "slack adjustment" screw can be mounted this way in the standard Luger triggers.

Hugh · 03-07-2002, 05:44 PM

I wish I could, gonna try it if I every get caught up with Babies. I bought this gun at a local gun show. It was done by a now deceased gunsmith from the Dallas area. I did do the trigger work however.

Luke · 03-07-2002, 07:15 AM

I agree with Bill; this would make an interesting modification for a SPARE trigger. Since only the trigger is modified, it could be discarded if the operation didn't work out well. I have a 6" shooter which is really an excellent Luger, mechanically; but, as with all Lugers, the trigger pull is less than optimum. Might be worth a try.

Tom Heller probably has spare triggers.

Would hope that anyone trying this will post a record of their success/failure for the rest of the group.

Dwight Gruber · 03-07-2002, 02:15 AM

This is great.

I'll be the first to raise my hand and say that a crisp trigger pull makes all the difference in the world to the accuracy of a Luger. Some previous owner had done a hack job to the trigger lever of the last shooter I bought--I didn't recognize the import of what they had done until I shot it, and I'm not sure I'd recommend that anybody else do it--(notice that I'm not saying what "it" is, because I really think it is not a good idea)

BUT

there is almost no slack to take up in the trigger pull, and offhand at 50 feet it shoots groups two or three times tighter than my other Lugers. It is the trigger pull which makes all the difference, I can tell when I simply touch off the round. The gun is otherwise a completely ordinary, unremarkable, average shape 1923 Commercial.

--Dwight

HÃ?Â¥kan Spuhr · 03-07-2002, 12:17 PM

The triggerstop can also be archived by adjusting the triggerpull in a manner that the trigger stops against the frame when the gun fires.

The good thing about this is you never have a problem with selfadjusting screws and other funny things.

But I am using triggerstops on other guns, but on the luger I have always used the frame instead.

Regards HÃ?Â¥kan

John Sabato · 02-14-2008, 04:19 PM

Hugh, the photos that were associated with this old thread that I just revived have evidently 'expired' ... so would you mind reposting the photos for this thread. We have some new members who have inquired about Luger trigger adjustments.

Thanks!

Does any member have the article that Art Buchanan mentioned... he hasn't reregistered since we changed forum format...

SIGP2101 · 02-14-2008, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by John Sabato
... so would you mind reposting the photos for this thread. We have some new members who have inquired about Luger trigger adjustments.

Thanks!

I would be looking forward to it...

Thanks a bunch!

Hugh · 02-14-2008, 07:56 PM

John,

I can't find those pictures in my files. However, I do have the article on my computer and will be happy to email it to any one requesting it. My email is hhclark@wildblue.net

Since then, I have determined that if you don't want to drill holes in your trigger, you can make minor improvements in the length of pull and sear engagement by SLIGHTLY bending the front tang of the trigger outward and/or VERY SLIGHTLY bending the trigger lip that engages the trigger lever downward. This will shorten the "free travel". Use caution however, as too much bending will cause the sear to fail to engage the firing pin. Do not attempt to bend the trigger lever, as you will just end up with a broken one. THEY DON'T BEND!

ithacaartist · 07-30-2012, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugh

by SLIGHTLY bending the front tang of the trigger outward and/or VERY SLIGHTLY bending the trigger lip that engages the trigger lever downward.

Someone had done this to my 29/70 Mauser. I carefully straightened it out to regain the famous mile-long pull!

John Sabato · 02-14-2008, 09:40 PM

Thanks Hugh email me the article please. You should have my email address.

Ron Wood · 02-14-2008, 11:39 PM

I have the article and have emailed it to several members. I have been reluctant to post it here as I am not sure about copyright issues. Also, the images are full magazine page size and even though I have gotten the .jpg file size to 230Kb each and still quite legible, I am not sure how they would look on a forum page.

03-07-2002, 04:13 PM	#2
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	Luger Trigger Modification Addendum The "slack adjustment" screw can be mounted this way in the standard Luger triggers.

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Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	Re: Luger Trigger
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03-07-2002, 05:44 PM	#4
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	Re: Luger I wish I could, gonna try it if I every get caught up with Babies. I bought this gun at a local gun show. It was done by a now deceased gunsmith from the Dallas area. I did do the trigger work however.

03-07-2002, 07:15 AM	#5
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 7 Posts	Thanks, Hugh. I agree with Bill; this would make an interesting modification for a SPARE trigger. Since only the trigger is modified, it could be discarded if the operation didn't work out well. I have a 6" shooter which is really an excellent Luger, mechanically; but, as with all Lugers, the trigger pull is less than optimum. Might be worth a try. Tom Heller probably has spare triggers. Would hope that anyone trying this will post a record of their success/failure for the rest of the group.

03-07-2002, 02:15 AM	#6
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,908 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,330 Times in 435 Posts	Re: Luger Target Trigger Modification This is great. I'll be the first to raise my hand and say that a crisp trigger pull makes all the difference in the world to the accuracy of a Luger. Some previous owner had done a hack job to the trigger lever of the last shooter I bought--I didn't recognize the import of what they had done until I shot it, and I'm not sure I'd recommend that anybody else do it--(notice that I'm not saying what "it" is, because I really think it is not a good idea) BUT there is almost no slack to take up in the trigger pull, and offhand at 50 feet it shoots groups two or three times tighter than my other Lugers. It is the trigger pull which makes all the difference, I can tell when I simply touch off the round. The gun is otherwise a completely ordinary, unremarkable, average shape 1923 Commercial. --Dwight

07-30-2012, 04:43 AM	#1
earlyluger User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 27 Thanks: 11 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Saved the article just because I save info and data against future need. I do not think I will try this mod, it is not like I can replace things on a matching serial numbered 1900 model. But good stuff to know.

03-07-2002, 12:17 PM	#7
HÃ?Â¥kan Spuhr User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sweden Posts: 282 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	second variant The triggerstop can also be archived by adjusting the triggerpull in a manner that the trigger stops against the frame when the gun fires. The good thing about this is you never have a problem with selfadjusting screws and other funny things. But I am using triggerstops on other guns, but on the luger I have always used the frame instead. Regards HÃ?Â¥kan

02-14-2008, 04:19 PM	#8
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Hugh, the photos that were associated with this old thread that I just revived have evidently 'expired' ... so would you mind reposting the photos for this thread. We have some new members who have inquired about Luger trigger adjustments. Thanks! Does any member have the article that Art Buchanan mentioned... he hasn't reregistered since we changed forum format... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

02-14-2008, 07:56 PM	#10
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	John, I can't find those pictures in my files. However, I do have the article on my computer and will be happy to email it to any one requesting it. My email is hhclark@wildblue.net Since then, I have determined that if you don't want to drill holes in your trigger, you can make minor improvements in the length of pull and sear engagement by SLIGHTLY bending the front tang of the trigger outward and/or VERY SLIGHTLY bending the trigger lip that engages the trigger lever downward. This will shorten the "free travel". Use caution however, as too much bending will cause the sear to fail to engage the firing pin. Do not attempt to bend the trigger lever, as you will just end up with a broken one. THEY DON'T BEND! __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

02-14-2008, 09:40 PM	#12
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Thanks Hugh email me the article please. You should have my email address. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

02-14-2008, 11:39 PM	#13
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,257 Times in 1,724 Posts	I have the article and have emailed it to several members. I have been reluctant to post it here as I am not sure about copyright issues. Also, the images are full magazine page size and even though I have gotten the .jpg file size to 230Kb each and still quite legible, I am not sure how they would look on a forum page. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

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