I'm thinking that perhaps I should change the name of these threads to "A comprehensive list of every mistake you can make".
I got all set up to measure the firing pin protrusion (which is .047"), and when I took the grips off to mount the frame into the vise......there was the strain screw, backed most of the way out, laughing at me.
Oh well. At least now I know why it suddenly started having light strikes.
The trigger pull is not nearly as nice as it was with the strain screw backed out, but it's still much nicer than it was.
I'll still do the lubricant/trigger pull test, but I think the next range session will include a "how far can the strain screw be backed out before misfires occur" test. If I combine that with measurements of the hammer tension at 1/4 turn intervals I should get an idea of the tension required to prevent misfires and know how much (if any) I can shorten the strain screw to improve the trigger pull.
This is how I learn.....by doing things multiple times and screwing them up. At least this one didn't cost me money.
Time to go smooth out Bullshooters serrated trigger.
Last edited by Shotguncoach; 01-07-2024 at 03:30 PM.
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