Shield trigger safety catching.

[jacksnack]

Hello,

I recently did some work on my shield.

- replaced the sear with the Apex sear
- used Eezox dry lube on all internal metal parts
- polished the trigger bar
- replaced sights

All springs are original.

No parts were "filed" or modified, only polished with rouge and a felt wheel or 3000 grit stone.

However upon reassembly, I noticed the trigger safety is hitting the frame every so often.

I never noticed this issue before the work.

I assume this is due to the fact that the trigger is now smoother which results in a lighter trigger [desired ], and the trigger moves before the blocking tab is disengaged.

Yes, when I hold lower on the trigger it functions reliably, but is a SD situation, I doubt I will remember.

Possible remedies:
- heavier trigger return spring.
- lighter trigger safety spring ??
- light filing on the blocker tab
- I don't want to purchase a new trigger.

...any thoughts on how to remedy this?

Thanks.

 

[jeffhughes]

Gunsmith, I wouldn't mess with it myself.

 

[Florida J Frame]

Wasn't this problem the first recall on the Shield?

 

[jacksnack]

No, the first recall regarded the blocking tab not returning to original position.

 

[Dandecoteau]

Don't mess with **** and these things won't happen.

Problem solved.

 

[jacksnack]

Dandecoteau,
You are suggesting there is a problem with the Apex sear? Or I should not have polished parts?

 

[jeffhughes]

It's got to be the sear or "polishing". Warranty won't cover either.

Put the old sear in or head to a good gunsmith.

 

[jacksnack]

Thanks

Thanks all for the advice.

I plan on getting a slightly heavier Trigger Return Spring, if i can track one down.

If not, I'll lightly file. It seems like quite a few others have had the same issue with the tab "clicking" and catching.

 

[jacksnack]

A heavier TRS fixed the issue.