Is this trigger adjstable for pre-travel?

mellow_c · August 11, 2015, 07:01 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wilson-Comba...item463e1c3a96

It has the over travel screw, but are those extra bits of metal behind the trigger and bellow the top bar meant to be used for pre travel adjustments? I have been looking at these Long Wilson combat triggers, specifically the solid ones, for a couple of my Remington R1's. I haven't been able to find anything in the descriptions that mention they can be adjusted for pre travel.

Also... I like the look of the solid triggers, is there really any reason to go with the skeletonized ones?

Thanks!

rkbanet · August 12, 2015, 11:24 AM

Yes those tabs are for take-up adjustment.

James K · August 12, 2015, 11:36 AM

Lightened triggers are used in pistols with light trigger pulls. The light weight reduces the tendency for the trigger to "pull itself" from inertia when the slide is released to load the first round. Some shooters ride the slide down, others pull the trigger before releasing the slide, but for those who like to just let the slide go, the light trigger reduces the chance of the hammer dropping into the half-cock notch or onto the "shelf".

Jim

tangolima · August 12, 2015, 11:55 AM

The take-up (pre-travel), together with the trigger return spring, served to slow down or to stop the rearward motion of the trigger during slide surge. Reducing take-up much may not be what you want.

-TL

mellow_c · August 12, 2015, 03:26 PM

I'm not going to be messing with the trigger "systems" on these R1's. I'm only going to replace the triggers and do my best to fit them for a nice feel with just a little pre travel and over travel for reliable operation. If this trigger in it's solid form will do that. Then I'm sold.

Since I will be leaving the "trigger system" stock, (not a particularly light trigger pull), am I right in assuming that a little extra weight from a solid long trigger, and a little adjustment to reduce pre travel will not be enough of a variance to give me any of the problems you've all mentioned?

Dixie Gunsmithing · August 12, 2015, 04:09 PM

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Since I will be leaving the "trigger system" stock, (not a particularly light trigger pull), am I right in assuming that a little extra weight from a solid long trigger, and a little adjustment to reduce pre travel will not be enough of a variance to give me any of the problems you've all mentioned?

No, not with your sear system being stock. As Jim mentioned, that is for one with light trigger pull.

mellow_c · August 12, 2015, 09:02 PM

Great, Thanks everyone.

Then it looks like these are the triggers I've been looking for.

Solid

Long

groves on the trigger face

Polished bow

Adjustable for pre travel and over travel

plain matt "silver" finish.

I think I'll be happy with these. Thanks everyone for the help!

August 11, 2015, 07:01 PM	#1
mellow_c Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,862	Is this trigger adjstable for pre-travel? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wilson-Comba...item463e1c3a96 It has the over travel screw, but are those extra bits of metal behind the trigger and bellow the top bar meant to be used for pre travel adjustments? I have been looking at these Long Wilson combat triggers, specifically the solid ones, for a couple of my Remington R1's. I haven't been able to find anything in the descriptions that mention they can be adjusted for pre travel. Also... I like the look of the solid triggers, is there really any reason to go with the skeletonized ones? Thanks!

August 12, 2015, 03:26 PM	#5
mellow_c Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,862	I'm not going to be messing with the trigger "systems" on these R1's. I'm only going to replace the triggers and do my best to fit them for a nice feel with just a little pre travel and over travel for reliable operation. If this trigger in it's solid form will do that. Then I'm sold. Since I will be leaving the "trigger system" stock, (not a particularly light trigger pull), am I right in assuming that a little extra weight from a solid long trigger, and a little adjustment to reduce pre travel will not be enough of a variance to give me any of the problems you've all mentioned? Last edited by mellow_c; August 12, 2015 at 03:34 PM.

August 12, 2015, 11:24 AM	#2
rkbanet Member Join Date: April 16, 2012 Posts: 64	Yes those tabs are for take-up adjustment.

August 12, 2015, 11:36 AM	#3
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Lightened triggers are used in pistols with light trigger pulls. The light weight reduces the tendency for the trigger to "pull itself" from inertia when the slide is released to load the first round. Some shooters ride the slide down, others pull the trigger before releasing the slide, but for those who like to just let the slide go, the light trigger reduces the chance of the hammer dropping into the half-cock notch or onto the "shelf". Jim

August 12, 2015, 11:55 AM	#4
tangolima Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2013 Posts: 3,816	The take-up (pre-travel), together with the trigger return spring, served to slow down or to stop the rearward motion of the trigger during slide surge. Reducing take-up much may not be what you want. -TL

August 12, 2015, 09:02 PM	#7
mellow_c Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,862	Great, Thanks everyone. Then it looks like these are the triggers I've been looking for. Solid Long groves on the trigger face Polished bow Adjustable for pre travel and over travel plain matt "silver" finish. I think I'll be happy with these. Thanks everyone for the help!