Trigger Malfunction

RoyalTermite · 08-01-2017, 10:22 AM

I was at the range over the weekend with my daughter and brought my VOPO Luger. Fed and shot fine for about 10 rounds. My daughter was shooting and after her 2nd shot, it appeared that the trigger did not reset. While pointing down range, I repeatedly pulled the trigger and after about 5-6 pulls, it fired. Did this to her about 5 times. Malfunction did not happen when I shot it.

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance

Joe

sheepherder · 08-01-2017, 10:27 AM

Dirty sear plunger??? Daughter letting off trigger too quickly???

Sideplate tab not in slot in frame? (hey, it's easy to do!).

mrerick · 08-01-2017, 01:49 PM

Yup... probably a dirty - sticky sear plunger.

Try soaking it in something and lubricate it with light gun oil.

Marc

DonVoigt · 08-01-2017, 03:32 PM

Quite likely a sticky sear bar plunger, but could also be a near out of tolerance trigger lever.

Try the "soak" first, but use a very thin penetrant, and leave it submerged over night- at least.

4 Scale · 08-01-2017, 05:43 PM

Reset/trigger issues are not uncommon. Fortunately the fixes are often straightforward.

I would ask some more questions:
How long have you had the pistol- you mention ten rounds, or have you fired it other times?
Using snap caps, can you replicate the failure?
Using snap caps, get your daughter to replicate her technique for firing and see if it fails?
Any chance at all the side plate was not fully seated?
You should be able to check the sear plunger movement with your finger for free and correct function BTW, just remove side plate.

RoyalTermite · 08-03-2017, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4 Scale

Reset/trigger issues are not uncommon. Fortunately the fixes are often straightforward.

I would ask some more questions:
How long have you had the pistol- you mention ten rounds, or have you fired it other times?
Have had the pistol a few years. Fired about 125-150 rounds without problems.
Using snap caps, can you replicate the failure?
Have not tried snap caps yet.
Using snap caps, get your daughter to replicate her technique for firing and see if it fails?
Any chance at all the side plate was not fully seated?
Sideplate was fully seated.
You should be able to check the sear plunger movement with your finger for free and correct function BTW, just remove side plate.

Really strange thing is I would clear the round for my daughter, next round would fire and then bad trigger again. I would then reload mag and I would fire off 7 without a hang up. Give the pistol back to her and then same scenario as before.

I have since stripped down the pistol and cleaned it extensively. I will try the soak method just for good measure.

DonVoigt · 08-03-2017, 04:37 PM

Limp wrist syndrome.

She must be too light to allow the full recoil and reset of the trigger.

Solution, wait till she grows more!

08-01-2017, 10:22 AM	#1
RoyalTermite User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Kennett Square. PA Posts: 63 Thanks: 37 Thanked 56 Times in 19 Posts	Trigger Malfunction I was at the range over the weekend with my daughter and brought my VOPO Luger. Fed and shot fine for about 10 rounds. My daughter was shooting and after her 2nd shot, it appeared that the trigger did not reset. While pointing down range, I repeatedly pulled the trigger and after about 5-6 pulls, it fired. Did this to her about 5 times. Malfunction did not happen when I shot it. Any ideas? Thanks in advance Joe

08-01-2017, 10:27 AM	#2
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,398 Thanked 4,440 Times in 2,328 Posts	Dirty sear plunger??? Daughter letting off trigger too quickly??? Sideplate tab not in slot in frame? (hey, it's easy to do!). __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

08-01-2017, 01:49 PM	#3
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,372 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	Yup... probably a dirty - sticky sear plunger. Try soaking it in something and lubricate it with light gun oil. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

08-01-2017, 03:32 PM	#4
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,677 Thanks: 1,440 Thanked 4,348 Times in 2,038 Posts	Quite likely a sticky sear bar plunger, but could also be a near out of tolerance trigger lever. Try the "soak" first, but use a very thin penetrant, and leave it submerged over night- at least. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

08-03-2017, 04:37 PM	#7
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,677 Thanks: 1,440 Thanked 4,348 Times in 2,038 Posts	Limp wrist syndrome. She must be too light to allow the full recoil and reset of the trigger. Solution, wait till she grows more! __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

08-01-2017, 05:43 PM	#5
4 Scale User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 544 Thanks: 194 Thanked 489 Times in 251 Posts	Reset/trigger issues are not uncommon. Fortunately the fixes are often straightforward. I would ask some more questions: How long have you had the pistol- you mention ten rounds, or have you fired it other times? Using snap caps, can you replicate the failure? Using snap caps, get your daughter to replicate her technique for firing and see if it fails? Any chance at all the side plate was not fully seated? You should be able to check the sear plunger movement with your finger for free and correct function BTW, just remove side plate.