Luger 1906/29

ser2711 · 12-03-2019, 10:26 AM

How is it possible to reduce to my Swiss Luger the trigger pull at about 3 pounds (1 kg.)? Thanks for any suggestions

DonVoigt · 12-03-2019, 12:03 PM

Due to the design with multiple pieces and friction points, it is not practical to reduce the trigger pull below or to 3 lbs. JMHO.

DavidJayUden · 12-03-2019, 02:01 PM

If the gun is matching and unaltered, one may gain a bit by simply lightly stoning the actual contact surfaces WITHOUT changing the angles, etc.
And speaking from experience, always load no more than 2 rounds once you try your handiwork.
dju

Doubs · 12-03-2019, 02:53 PM

The Luger trigger is working against three springs and the sear/firing pin engagement surfaces.

The springs are the trigger return spring, the sear bar (flat) spring and the firing pin spring.

You MIGHT reduce the pull weight by clipping half a coil from the trigger return spring.

You MIGHT reduce the pull weight by slightly bending the sear bar spring to reduce it's tension.

NEITHER is a good idea IMO.

I wouldn't touch the firing pin spring.

IF the let off is smooth and without creep or gritty, then the sear/firing pin surfaces are likely as good as they'll get. IF you decide to polish the sear & firing pin engagement surfaces, use a very hard stone, a good oil and - as mentioned - DO NOT change the angles.

Personally, a 3 pound pull is fine and I wouldn't touch a thing. Lugers in general have a long but smooth pull and, once you're used to it, you should be fine.

gunbugs · 12-03-2019, 08:23 PM

I think the general consensus is... Don't do that.

rhuff · 12-04-2019, 03:39 PM

If you get the trigger pull too light, there is a good chance that it will "bump fire" at least 2 rounds at a time.......take my word for it!!! I purchased a Luger that had a "bubba trigger job", and it was scary until I fixed it. I will settle for a military type trigger pull on my Lugers.

12-03-2019, 10:26 AM	#1
ser2711 New User Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Luger 1906/29 How is it possible to reduce to my Swiss Luger the trigger pull at about 3 pounds (1 kg.)? Thanks for any suggestions

12-03-2019, 12:03 PM	#2
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,677 Thanks: 1,439 Thanked 4,347 Times in 2,038 Posts	Due to the design with multiple pieces and friction points, it is not practical to reduce the trigger pull below or to 3 lbs. JMHO. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

12-04-2019, 03:39 PM	#6
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,270 Thanks: 2,686 Thanked 958 Times in 704 Posts	If you get the trigger pull too light, there is a good chance that it will "bump fire" at least 2 rounds at a time.......take my word for it!!! I purchased a Luger that had a "bubba trigger job", and it was scary until I fixed it. I will settle for a military type trigger pull on my Lugers. __________________ Need DWM breechblock #21

12-03-2019, 02:01 PM	#3
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	If the gun is matching and unaltered, one may gain a bit by simply lightly stoning the actual contact surfaces WITHOUT changing the angles, etc. And speaking from experience, always load no more than 2 rounds once you try your handiwork. dju

12-03-2019, 02:53 PM	#4
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,670 Thanks: 769 Thanked 1,611 Times in 525 Posts	The Luger trigger is working against three springs and the sear/firing pin engagement surfaces. The springs are the trigger return spring, the sear bar (flat) spring and the firing pin spring. You MIGHT reduce the pull weight by clipping half a coil from the trigger return spring. You MIGHT reduce the pull weight by slightly bending the sear bar spring to reduce it's tension. NEITHER is a good idea IMO. I wouldn't touch the firing pin spring. IF the let off is smooth and without creep or gritty, then the sear/firing pin surfaces are likely as good as they'll get. IF you decide to polish the sear & firing pin engagement surfaces, use a very hard stone, a good oil and - as mentioned - DO NOT change the angles. Personally, a 3 pound pull is fine and I wouldn't touch a thing. Lugers in general have a long but smooth pull and, once you're used to it, you should be fine.

12-03-2019, 08:23 PM	#5
gunbugs Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska. Home of the best moose. Posts: 635 Thanks: 335 Thanked 1,139 Times in 377 Posts	I think the general consensus is... Don't do that.