6906 safety/decocker question

Rob P.

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I currently carry my 6906 as my CCW. I have a small problem in that the first trigger squeeze (DA) is usually not at POI due to the very heavy spring causing me to "rush" the shot at the end of the squeeze.

I know - training :sigh: Lots of rounds later and some training and I still have this issue so I don't think it's going to go away.

What I'd like to do is either:

1) Change the spring to a lighter one to help with the deflection issue;

*** OR, ***

2) Modify the safety/decocker to allow me to carry in a SAFE cocked and locked condition with the safety engaged.

Any recommendations? Has anyone ever modified the decocker lever plate to block the sear instead of release the hammer?
 
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I currently carry my 6906 as my CCW. I have a small problem in that the first trigger squeeze (DA) is usually not at POI due to the very heavy spring causing me to "rush" the shot at the end of the squeeze.

I know - training :sigh: Lots of rounds later and some training and I still have this issue so I don't think it's going to go away.

What I'd like to do is either:

1) Change the spring to a lighter one to help with the deflection issue;

*** OR, ***

2) Modify the safety/decocker to allow me to carry in a SAFE cocked and locked condition with the safety engaged.

Any recommendations? Has anyone ever modified the decocker lever plate to block the sear instead of release the hammer?
 
you can change to the lighter spring, but you may have reliability issues.

test first before using for CCW.

I would also work on dry firing, dry firing and dry firing. I am an excellant shot while dry firing and if you can train yourself or develop the muscle memory, or not to drop the muzzle or flinch (which ever it is), no ammunition ($$) is expended however the wife or significant other may think you're crazy.

I personally would not make that type of modification to a gun designed as DA first shot. yes, the 845 or similiar has the block I think you are describing, but those guns are not designed for CCW.

if you want to carry hammer back, I would suggest a lwt officers or commander. I think you can find one in 9mm too. thats a true cocked and locked single action gun.
 
Thanks for the reply. I've carried and shot this sidearm for 20 years and I STILL have the DA muzzle drop issue no matter what I do. Under pressure it gets worse (which is probably normal) and I usually shoot low and/or miss the target for the first shot in these types of situations.

I'm currently considering retiring this one and getting a 1911 because of this issue.
 
when I shoot fast, I have a tendancy of dropping the muzzle.

I really believe dry firing will improve your tendancy to drop the muzzle prior to the trigger break.

I tell this to many officers who dont shoot well. I give them dry fire instructions but none of them do it.

firearms are not important to them.

I am suppose to take over firearms for our police academy when the old man retires, either next year or the year after. One of the changes I am going to make is having some dry fire practice well before the range week comes up so they have that trigger knowledge prior to flinch or muzzle drop when actual shots are fired.

good luck with your training and when you get it figured out, you wont need the extra piece.
 
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