tuner... help on hammer/sear engagement

[vhince524]

i have an imbel 1911... I noticed that when I lower the hammer down, it seems that the sear it slightly making contact with the hammer half cock notch. I tried to pull the trigger slightly harder while slowly putting the hammer down and i still could feel that it is still the same. how can I correct this problem? tnx.... anybody else who could chip in an advise would be appreciated... tnx

[pa_guns]

Hi

Does your trigger have an over travel screw on it? In other words is it an adjustable trigger?

The situation you describe is a common one on an adjustable trigger that is set "to tight".

Bob

[wichaka]

Yep, that would be my first guess........back the screw out. Then check the sear nose, it's probably messed up enough that your trigger pull will feel gritty.

[vhince524]

i tried to lessen the tension on the sear spring (too much tension on the sear) and became a better a bit... I'll try backing up the trigger OT screw...keep you posted...

[pa_guns]

Hi

Best guess would be to back the screw out by about a turn and see if that helps or not. My guess is that it will take care of it.

As mentioned above, take a look at the sear. It may have some "rounding". It's not just a feel issue. With the edge rounded off you don't have as much contact between the sear and hammer as you should.

Bob

[vhince524]

Thanks guys! backing up the overtravel screw solved the problem.....

[John]

Another happy customer. Now go and put some more pressure back on your sear spring.