Trigger Pull Improvement!!!

Johnny C. Kitchens · 06-14-2004, 10:37 PM

I recently ordered a new recoil spring from Wolff, which includes a new striker spring as well. Thor replaced the recoil spring for me, while I replaced the striker spring. Thor had commented on how strong the recoil spring is, even though it was suppose to be the standard spring. The striker spring is equally stronger than the one I removed!!! One side benefit of the striker spring, was a noticeable improvement in trigger pull!!! I had never read, or heard of that benefit before. Had I have known I would have done this years ago. The recoil spring definitely stiffened up the toggle cocking operation. Now to take it out to the range!!!

Sieger · 06-15-2004, 03:25 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Johnny C. Kitchens:
I recently ordered a new recoil spring from Wolff, which includes a new striker spring as well. Thor replaced the recoil spring for me, while I replaced the striker spring. Thor had commented on how strong the recoil spring is, even though it was suppose to be the standard spring. The striker spring is equally stronger than the one I removed!!! One side benefit of the striker spring, was a noticeable improvement in trigger pull!!! I had never read, or heard of that benefit before. Had I have known I would have done this years ago. The recoil spring definitely stiffened up the toggle cocking operation. Now to take it out to the range!!!<hr /></blockquote>Hi:

Watch that striker spring. In my 1920's 7.65, I had an interesting experience when I installed a stronger spring. The pistol would fire when the toggle was worked, sometimes.

Sieger

John Sabato · 06-15-2004, 10:24 AM

Sounds like you had inadequate striker engagement Sieger...

An increase in the strength of the striker spring should not pose a safety hazard if the engagement between the striker and the sear are within original specifications. Perhaps some previous owner had stoned the sear to reduce engagement to improve the trigger pull before you installed the new spring...

Sieger · 06-28-2004, 11:06 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by John Sabato:
Sounds like you had inadequate striker engagement Sieger...

An increase in the strength of the striker spring should not pose a safety hazard if the engagement between the striker and the sear are within original specifications. Perhaps some previous owner had stoned the sear to reduce engagement to improve the trigger pull before you installed the new spring...<hr /></blockquote>John:

Perhaps, as the sear engagement is not as "wide" as that on my military Lugers.

If it were stoned down, and not in original spec., the parts certainly "look" original.

I guess that would be an interesting question. Are the commercial triggers set up to the same specs. as the military ones?

Sieger

06-14-2004, 10:37 PM	#1
Johnny C. Kitchens User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 518 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	Trigger Pull Improvement!!! I recently ordered a new recoil spring from Wolff, which includes a new striker spring as well. Thor replaced the recoil spring for me, while I replaced the striker spring. Thor had commented on how strong the recoil spring is, even though it was suppose to be the standard spring. The striker spring is equally stronger than the one I removed!!! One side benefit of the striker spring, was a noticeable improvement in trigger pull!!! I had never read, or heard of that benefit before. Had I have known I would have done this years ago. The recoil spring definitely stiffened up the toggle cocking operation. Now to take it out to the range!!! __________________ Johnny C. Kitchens

06-15-2004, 03:25 AM	#2
Sieger User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,575 Thanks: 2,124 Thanked 400 Times in 249 Posts	</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Originally posted by Johnny C. Kitchens: <strong>I recently ordered a new recoil spring from Wolff, which includes a new striker spring as well. Thor replaced the recoil spring for me, while I replaced the striker spring. Thor had commented on how strong the recoil spring is, even though it was suppose to be the standard spring. The striker spring is equally stronger than the one I removed!!! One side benefit of the striker spring, was a noticeable improvement in trigger pull!!! I had never read, or heard of that benefit before. Had I have known I would have done this years ago. The recoil spring definitely stiffened up the toggle cocking operation. Now to take it out to the range!!!</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Hi: Watch that striker spring. In my 1920's 7.65, I had an interesting experience when I installed a stronger spring. The pistol would fire when the toggle was worked, sometimes. Sieger

06-15-2004, 10:24 AM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,153 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Sounds like you had inadequate striker engagement Sieger... An increase in the strength of the striker spring should not pose a safety hazard if the engagement between the striker and the sear are within original specifications. Perhaps some previous owner had stoned the sear to reduce engagement to improve the trigger pull before you installed the new spring... __________________ 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..."*

06-28-2004, 11:06 AM	#4
Sieger User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,575 Thanks: 2,124 Thanked 400 Times in 249 Posts	</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Originally posted by John Sabato: <strong>Sounds like you had inadequate striker engagement Sieger... An increase in the strength of the striker spring should not pose a safety hazard if the engagement between the striker and the sear are within original specifications. Perhaps some previous owner had stoned the sear to reduce engagement to improve the trigger pull before you installed the new spring...</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">John: Perhaps, as the sear engagement is not as "wide" as that on my military Lugers. If it were stoned down, and not in original spec., the parts certainly "look" original. I guess that would be an interesting question. Are the commercial triggers set up to the same specs. as the military ones? Sieger