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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: Jerry V Lape on September 05, 2012, 11:20:16 PM

Title: Trigger placement question
Post by: Jerry V Lape on September 05, 2012, 11:20:16 PM

Anyone offset the trigger toward the lock side of the stock and how much offset?  Is there enough benefit to even bother with it?  All my current rifles are pretty much centered.

Title: Re: Trigger placement question
Post by: Dr. Tim-Boone on September 06, 2012, 12:14:24 AM

I have offset two... on fowlers.... I believe the Gillespie rifle I am about to begin will be offset also.  1/8 - 3/16th inch.

Title: Re: Trigger placement question
Post by: rich pierce on September 06, 2012, 12:17:04 AM

Could the benefit be a better trigger pull by having the trigger engage the sear bar closer to the lockplate?

Title: Re: Trigger placement question
Post by: Dr. Tim-Boone on September 06, 2012, 12:19:33 AM

If the gun is skinny... not much benefit..........if fat breech then I think it could make a difference in reaching the trigger with your finger and ........maybe as Rich suggests engaging the sear bar closer to the lockplate??

Title: Re: Trigger placement question
Post by: Jim Chambers on September 06, 2012, 04:11:09 AM

We offset the trigger on our fowler kits.....just one more little detail that adds quality to a fine gun.  It lets the trigger engage the sear closer to the pivot screw, and it allows the finger to engage the trigger in a better position for an easier/smoother pull.

Title: Re: Trigger placement question
Post by: Ed Wenger on September 06, 2012, 05:16:52 AM

Many original muskets, and early guns with robust breech areas have the trigger off-set.  I never looked at it as a benefit per say, I think it was done so the trigger would engage the sear, since the cheek area was so thick.


        Ed

Title: Re: Trigger placement question
Post by: Keb on September 06, 2012, 01:12:37 PM

It's just something I like to do.

It also;
1. Locates trigger closer to the finger to help reduce trigger pull.
and;
2. Shorten the sear bar to keep the bored clearance hole shallower.

Title: Re: Trigger placement question
Post by: Bill-52 on September 06, 2012, 07:38:59 PM

Rookie question, I know.  Do you also offset the triggerguard?  If so, to the same or lesser degree?

Thanks, Bill

Title: Re: Trigger placement question
Post by: James Rogers on September 06, 2012, 07:42:47 PM

Bill,
The TG and the plate are centered but the slot in the plate is what is offset.