I'm working on a Traditions Kentucky pistol kit at the moment and it seems like the recess for the trigger and trigger guard is too deep. When I screw the tang screw all the way in it protrudes too far through the trigger and blocks the trigger guard from sitting properly. My question is should I use some wood putty to make the groove shallower or should I just shim it with card stock or something like that.
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Kentucky pistol kit help
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Depends....how does the trigger/sear connection look? If it is OK with the trigger plate snugged in it's recess, then cut the tang screw shorter. Otherwise, just use some scrap wood and glue it in place, then inlet to the proper depth.
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I remember doing one of these years ago and if memory serves correct there is LOTS of extra wood around the inlet over a 1/4" amount! The advice to shorten the screw maybe your best bet as then you can remove wood to bring the guard into proper level with the wood surrounding it.
I have a second thought did you (or does the parts bag) contain a trigger plate that you may have overlooked?
I have a second thought did you (or does the parts bag) contain a trigger plate that you may have overlooked?
rafterob
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Screw the tang screw through the trigger plate to snug up the trigger (with the lock in place)and test the trigger. Adjust the screw on the tumbler sear to get a decent trigger pull. If it is like mine, at this point you will have some play in the trigger. If this is your case trim off the extra tang screw and file smooth. If with the trigger plate snugged up you have difficulty putting the lock in because the sear nose is pressing against the trigger bar, then you may have to shim up the trigger plate-I doubt this is the case. Then put the trigger guard in and make some pencil marks in the inlet to give you an idea how much wood to remove, the curved side of a wood rasp works well in that area. I remember working that part of the stock and the grip alot to get a good "feel" to it.
Thanks for the tips guys. I shortened the screw and worked on the stock all night after work. Got my first coat of stain on it, We'll see how she looks tonight. This is my first pistol kit and I'm going to give it to my Dad in a presentation case for fathers day. I bought 2 of these kits, as I also want to build one for myself and I was pleasantly suprised with the wood on them for sure. I'll post some pics up as soon as I get it finished.
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