Trigger problem on 1100

baddarryl · July 27, 2011, 04:40 PM

I initially put this in the Smithy Forum but got no response so here it is (is that legal?). I have Rem 1100 with 28 mod on it that I bought last year. Only shot it 1 time and ran 100 flawless rounds through it. Was a thing of beauty. So I took it home and field stripped it according to the manual and pics, cleaned it and put it back together I thought correctly. That was months ago. I just picked it up and attempted to dry fire it after cycling the bolt and the trigger won't activate the hammer unless I hold the gun in almost vertical position. Seems like it is sticking on something or something is blocking its full travel. Is this even common? A problem? Or did I just reinstall the trigger group incorrectly? I am a total amateur at smithing beyond cleaning so any help is appreciated. I took my time and thought I did it right.

Slugo · July 27, 2011, 07:50 PM

It had to be in your reassembly process. I suggest taking it to a local competent smith and have him perform the necessary corrective action while you watch. Also, there are a number of YouTube videos on the 1100...

baddarryl · July 27, 2011, 07:57 PM

Thanks. I am waiting to get a tip from here before I take it apart again. If not then there is a smith in town to give me another excuse to hit the LGS!

Rugerismisticness · July 27, 2011, 09:51 PM

Youtube vids help with everything and anything.

shortwave · July 29, 2011, 12:56 AM

baddaryl,

Google:

http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/view...p?f=55&t=91897...

...for complete tear down and cleaning of the 1100 including important tips on trigger ass'y.

Hope this helps.

July 27, 2011, 04:40 PM	#1
baddarryl Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2011 Posts: 607	Trigger problem on 1100 I initially put this in the Smithy Forum but got no response so here it is (is that legal?). I have Rem 1100 with 28 mod on it that I bought last year. Only shot it 1 time and ran 100 flawless rounds through it. Was a thing of beauty. So I took it home and field stripped it according to the manual and pics, cleaned it and put it back together I thought correctly. That was months ago. I just picked it up and attempted to dry fire it after cycling the bolt and the trigger won't activate the hammer unless I hold the gun in almost vertical position. Seems like it is sticking on something or something is blocking its full travel. Is this even common? A problem? Or did I just reinstall the trigger group incorrectly? I am a total amateur at smithing beyond cleaning so any help is appreciated. I took my time and thought I did it right.

July 27, 2011, 07:50 PM	#2
Slugo Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Central PA Posts: 938	ya' got me stumped... It had to be in your reassembly process. I suggest taking it to a local competent smith and have him perform the necessary corrective action while you watch. Also, there are a number of YouTube videos on the 1100... __________________ *"Sometimes the search is most of the fun!" - BigJimP*

July 27, 2011, 07:57 PM	#3
baddarryl Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2011 Posts: 607	Thanks. I am waiting to get a tip from here before I take it apart again. If not then there is a smith in town to give me another excuse to hit the LGS!

July 27, 2011, 09:51 PM	#4
Rugerismisticness Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2010 Posts: 905	Youtube vids help with everything and anything.

July 29, 2011, 12:56 AM	#5
shortwave Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2007 Location: SOUTHEAST, OHIO Posts: 5,005	baddaryl, Google: http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/view...p?f=55&t=91897... ...for complete tear down and cleaning of the 1100 including important tips on trigger ass'y. Hope this helps.