Stuck Trigger !!

[jrvariel48]

I went to the range today and put about 100 rounds of 185 grain ammo through it with no problems. Then I pulled the trigger back, fired a round and the trigger never released! I took the slide off, but I can't see what's wrong. Has anyone had this problem??!!
Thanks,
Joe

 

[Rastoff]

Is the trigger stuck on the little plastic bump inside the trigger guard?


I'm assuming it's a .40S&W, but is it full size, compact, Shield, 2.0, or what?

 

[jrvariel48]

Yes... it was! After you posted your question, I took a look at it and it seemed to be over the trigger stop. I put a little pressure on it to get it off the stop and it popped loose! A friend of mine was shooting it at the time so I don't know how much pressure he put on it. Is the only reason for this happening too much pressure on the trigger?
Thank you Rastoff!

 

[Rastoff]

I don't know the exact cause, but too much pressure would do it.

This is not the first time we've seen this. It could be the result of what the manufacturing industry calls "tolerance stacking". In this case, if the length of your trigger is at the short end of its tolerance and the position of the trigger stop is at the small end of its tolerance, they could combine to allow the issue you had.

I've tried to duplicate this on my own guns. I was able to one time, but it took a LOT of pressure from me. Far more than would ever be used by a normal shooter. If your friend has above average hand strength, that could account for the problem.

Also, this is more likely to happen if too much finger is placed on the trigger. A shooter shouldn't put more than the first pad of the trigger finger on the trigger. Getting past the first knuckle could also account for this issue.

 

[jrvariel48]

Thanks for your response! I have to tell my friend to lighten up a little!!