HELP!!! Floppy Trigger

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In the photo is the trigger I received from the gun works. It was $15. I sold the kit but recall the trigger seemed solidly made. You can see the spring, which would hold the trigger up and reduce play between trigger and sear.
 

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I have a few sloppy triggers. I learned to just ignore the slop since it disappears when the trigger comes up against the sear during the firing cycle. It's sort of like the old military two stage trigger. Once you get used to it, it's not a problem at all. In fact, I've always liked the two stage feature. What's much more important is the lack of creep and weight of pull on the final pull of the trigger.
 
I have a few sloppy triggers. I learned to just ignore the slop since it disappears when the trigger comes up against the sear during the firing cycle. It's sort of like the old military two stage trigger. Once you get used to it, it's not a problem at all. In fact, I've always liked the two stage feature. What's much more important is the lack of creep and weight of pull on the final pull of the trigger.
This!
 
No, just a fan of campy movies...and guns...😁
I didn't think so since you're in PA. Boomstick has another meaning other than a gun that goes boom. It's also one of many logs that are chained end to end to surround hundreds of other logs to form a raft that can be towed by a tug boat.:)
 
Thanks, guys! I disassembled the trigger group and gently bent the trigger bridle to snug it up against the sides of the trigger. I also polished the trigger where it interfaces with the bridle.

It made a HUGE difference in the lateral play. That was by far the biggest issue. The trigger was wobbling around side to side and was distracting when shooting. The front to back movement before it hits the sear is really pretty minimal and not an issue.

Together with adjusting the sear/tumbler set screw the trigger is now excellent. I’ve got more .310” balls coming in the post and can’t wait to get this gun back out for more load development.

The squirrels are watching from the trees. Out of season, they’re safe... for now. :thumb:

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Thanks, Larry! Is soldering hard? I’ve never done it before. What do I need?

Am I better off sending it away? If so, who could do the work?
Soldering what you need to do is simple soldering. Solder will only stick to certain metals. (for instance a chrome piece will not take solder) You most likely have a brass trigger plate and the trigger bar is mild steel. ( mild steel will work for all your add on pieces) (Brass and steel are compatible for soldering) Parts must be cleaned and degreased, fit together, fluxed, and then heat the work, not the solder. When the work is hot enough to melt the solder just wipe the coil of solder at the joint. If it rolls off instead of sticking, something is not right. For your job I recommend a soft low temp high strenght solder. The photo is from from Track, but something comparable will do. This top one has both flux and solder that will work well.
Get two pieces of sample metal and practice before you do the job. When the solder is on correct it will sweat/flow and hug the metal. If it beads and rolls off, it isn't sticking. Don't farm it out! You can do this with a little determination.
Larry
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