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lugerholsterrepair · 12-26-2013, 04:34 PM

Some have actually worked to bend a little more tightness in the L lever... but this is a hardened part and VERY subject to breakage... unless you are a machinist, I would not use this solution.

I have a gunsmith/machinist buddy that might be able to tweak it...

Do me a favor..video yer bud when he breaks this lever..er tweaks it! I would love to see the expression on his face!

There is NO bending this lever. Unless you are a metalurgist and can take it's temper off and then re temper it. It's hard as a rock and like glass.

Geo99 · 12-26-2013, 05:04 PM

Fred -

A shim in the trigger slot is the way to go. You can also cut a small piece of aluminum can and wrap it around the tip of the trigger lever, to take up the slack.

If you want to do a permanent modification to the trigger parts, the proper way is to solder a shim to it, not by bending and tweaking.

In any case don't worry too much about damaging the lever, since it is an unnumbered part that can be easily replaced if damaged.

- Geo

PAcanis · 12-26-2013, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidJayUden

That lever is an un-numbered part. So you can buy a spare or 2 and go wild...
dju

An un-numbered part in 1942 byf's, or my particular one?

nukem556 · 12-26-2013, 09:36 PM

The L shaped trigger lever can be bent, but it's a VERY touchy operation and best left alone by anyone who hasn't tried it before. The shim / JB Weld thing in the trigger slot can be done, but its a jury rig job. My suggestion is that if you are determined to do the job yourself, is to bend the tab on the sideplate. Yes, the metal is quite hard, but nowhere near the RC harness of the trigger lever. It's an angular thing, and very little bend is required to tighten up the fit. You need access to a small/medium vise firmly mounted. Place the tab of the sideplate in the jaws about 3/4 of the way down. Use heavy solid cardboard, like the back panel of a notepad, on both sides of the tabs in the jaws to cushion it. Its best to slightly heat the tab with a propane torch, not enough to discolor the part , before mounting in the vise. Then, with your gloved thumb, firmly push from the back of the sideplate (where the lever is), forward firmly to put a slight outwards angle to the tab....doesnt take much. Start with less than you think you need. test fit, repeat, test fit repeat. I've done this on several Lugers with complete success. Again though, if you dont feel confident in trying, consider other options.

PAcanis · 12-27-2013, 06:29 AM

Thanks for the technique, nukem.
That sounds a bit trickier that trying to close the trigger lever a couple thou.
This will give me some things to mull over.

PAcanis · 12-27-2013, 03:02 PM

Fixed it.
I adjusted the trigger lever.
Not my best group for being close (7 yds), but it was nice just to shoot it! And they were all on the paper anyway.

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12-26-2013, 05:04 PM	#42
Geo99 User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Whidbey Island WA Posts: 400 Thanks: 102 Thanked 127 Times in 75 Posts	Fred - A shim in the trigger slot is the way to go. You can also cut a small piece of aluminum can and wrap it around the tip of the trigger lever, to take up the slack. If you want to do a permanent modification to the trigger parts, the proper way is to solder a shim to it, not by bending and tweaking. In any case don't worry too much about damaging the lever, since it is an unnumbered part that can be easily replaced if damaged. - Geo __________________ "Diplomacy is the art of saying nice doggie, until you can find a rock." - Will Rogers

12-27-2013, 03:02 PM	#46
PAcanis User Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fixed it. I adjusted the trigger lever. Not my best group for being close (7 yds), but it was nice just to shoot it! And they were all on the paper anyway. Attached Thumbnails

12-26-2013, 09:36 PM	#44
nukem556 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 625 Thanks: 35 Thanked 168 Times in 107 Posts	The L shaped trigger lever can be bent, but it's a VERY touchy operation and best left alone by anyone who hasn't tried it before. The shim / JB Weld thing in the trigger slot can be done, but its a jury rig job. My suggestion is that if you are determined to do the job yourself, is to bend the tab on the sideplate. Yes, the metal is quite hard, but nowhere near the RC harness of the trigger lever. It's an angular thing, and very little bend is required to tighten up the fit. You need access to a small/medium vise firmly mounted. Place the tab of the sideplate in the jaws about 3/4 of the way down. Use heavy solid cardboard, like the back panel of a notepad, on both sides of the tabs in the jaws to cushion it. Its best to slightly heat the tab with a propane torch, not enough to discolor the part , before mounting in the vise. Then, with your gloved thumb, firmly push from the back of the sideplate (where the lever is), forward firmly to put a slight outwards angle to the tab....doesnt take much. Start with less than you think you need. test fit, repeat, test fit repeat. I've done this on several Lugers with complete success. Again though, if you dont feel confident in trying, consider other options.

12-27-2013, 06:29 AM	#45
PAcanis User Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the technique, nukem. That sounds a bit trickier that trying to close the trigger lever a couple thou. This will give me some things to mull over.