Trigger placement question

[Jerry V Lape]

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.

[Dr. Tim-Boone]

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.

[rich pierce]

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

[Dr. Tim-Boone]

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??

[Jim Chambers]

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.

[Ed Wenger]

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

[Keb]

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.

[Bill-52]

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

Thanks, Bill

[James Rogers]

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