Why...?

KPS · October 18, 2001, 05:35 AM

After installing a Chip McCormick trigger in my Systema The trigger will only pull when I use Wilson magazines.It seems to have something to do with the plastic follower.Can anyone let me in onto why this is happening?

Thanks,
Kris

George Stringer · October 18, 2001, 07:28 AM

KPS, the follower would have little to do with the trigger operation since it's inside the magazine. Check to make sure the trigger isn't binding against the mag bodies. That's about the only way a mag can interfere. George

Bottom Gun · October 18, 2001, 10:59 AM

I believe George is right. The trigger has to be binding on the magazine body. Try polishing the sides of the offending magazines and see if that makes a difference.
You may end up having to try various mags in your pistol to find some that fit the trigger stirrup properly.

James K · October 18, 2001, 01:31 PM

I would try to find out what part of the trigger bow is causing the problem and fix that so it works with any magazine. Or return the trigger and tell McCormick the problem. You should not have to alter mags or have some mags for one gun and some mags for others.

Jim

C.R.Sam · October 18, 2001, 04:43 PM

I agree with Jim. Sounds like a trigger problem and not a mag problem.

Sam

KPS · October 18, 2001, 09:28 PM

Thanks guys.I'm sure it is a trigger problem.The Wilson mags are a bit thinner than stock magazines.Weird thing is that Chip McCormick power magazines worked great with the stock trigger.Now with the new trigger they don't work.But I installed a wilson 8rd conversion kit in the 8rd power mag and it works fine.This is why I though the foloower had something to do with it.I'll replace the stock trigger and see what happens.

October 18, 2001, 05:35 AM	#1
KPS Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2001 Location: MA Posts: 780	Why...? After installing a Chip McCormick trigger in my Systema The trigger will only pull when I use Wilson magazines.It seems to have something to do with the plastic follower.Can anyone let me in onto why this is happening? Thanks, Kris

October 18, 2001, 07:28 AM	#2
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	KPS, the follower would have little to do with the trigger operation since it's inside the magazine. Check to make sure the trigger isn't binding against the mag bodies. That's about the only way a mag can interfere. George

October 18, 2001, 10:59 AM	#3
Bottom Gun Senior Member Join Date: October 13, 1998 Location: Arizona Territory Posts: 1,092	I believe George is right. The trigger has to be binding on the magazine body. Try polishing the sides of the offending magazines and see if that makes a difference. You may end up having to try various mags in your pistol to find some that fit the trigger stirrup properly.

October 18, 2001, 01:31 PM	#4
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I would try to find out what part of the trigger bow is causing the problem and fix that so it works with any magazine. Or return the trigger and tell McCormick the problem. You should not have to alter mags or have some mags for one gun and some mags for others. Jim

October 18, 2001, 04:43 PM	#5
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	I agree with Jim. Sounds like a trigger problem and not a mag problem. Sam

October 18, 2001, 09:28 PM	#6
KPS Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2001 Location: MA Posts: 780	Thanks guys.I'm sure it is a trigger problem.The Wilson mags are a bit thinner than stock magazines.Weird thing is that Chip McCormick power magazines worked great with the stock trigger.Now with the new trigger they don't work.But I installed a wilson 8rd conversion kit in the 8rd power mag and it works fine.This is why I though the foloower had something to do with it.I'll replace the stock trigger and see what happens.