.400 trigger measures .500?

[1madss]

I picked up a 17-3 late last week and it has the .500 hammer and what I assume is a .400 serrated trigger. I measured the width of the trigger and it comes in a right about .500 when checked with calipers. Is this a .400 Target trigger?

I'm not a big fan of this trigger as it really messes with my DA pull. It might be great for SA, but the serrations drag. I have a 10-6 with a .265 serrated trigger and a 13-3 with a .312 smooth trigger and even through the 10-6 is a lighter smoother pull I much prefer the .312 smooth. I was thinking of swapping out a .312 smooth in the 17-3 but none of the normal sources have one in stock. Cost wise I might just be better off taking the serrations off of the factory trigger.

 

[jack the toad]

Based on your measurement and description, it sounds like a .500 target trigger. I'm not a fan of them either. I prefer the .400 smooth combat trigger.

 

[colt_saa]

I will check my triggers

If I have a .312 smooth, I would gladly swap it with you.

 

[1madss]

Hmm I did not know there was a .500 trigger. Guess I learned something new today


colt_saa - Thanks for the offer but I would hate to break up a TTT.


Thanks for the responses.

 

[Nframe_is_no1]

.500 triggers were used until 1979 when they were reduced to .400 to eliminate concern of unintentional discharge due to the trigger being wider than the triggerguard.

 

[PA Guns & Ammo]

I picked up a 17-3 late last week and it has the .500 hammer and what I assume is a .400 serrated trigger. I measured the width of the trigger and it comes in a right about .500 when checked with calipers. Is this a .400 Target trigger?

I'm not a big fan of this trigger as it really messes with my DA pull. It might be great for SA, but the serrations drag. I have a 10-6 with a .265 serrated trigger and a 13-3 with a .312 smooth trigger and even through the 10-6 is a lighter smoother pull I much prefer the .312 smooth. I was thinking of swapping out a .312 smooth in the 17-3 but none of the normal sources have one in stock. Cost wise I might just be better off taking the serrations off of the factory trigger.

I may have something to trade you with. I love wide serrated triggers. Problem is I do not know what will work with what. Would a trigger off a 19-5 work? Are you only looking for smooth? PM me if you are interested.

JAmes