single trigger?

[chuck-ia]

I made a simple single trigger for my Gillespie rifle, I am using a chambers late ketland lock, wondering if there would be any advantage in removing the fly? Or just leave well enough alone? chuck-ia

[Stophel]

Definitely leave the fly.  Depending upon how the lock is set up, it may not work without it.

[Roger Fisher]

Good question.    Pondering on it a bit I'm leaning towards hands off.  Then again??
It could be put back if things arise that you don't like.  If it is a hunting gun removed said fly should quiet the lock and avoid that 'snick' sound!  The sear then would not have to ride over that fly and should avoid that movement in humping over it as the hammer/cock falls.  

I guess we could say try it and see how it goes....  

[chuck-ia]

I'll probably just leave it alone, just got to thinking. I actually prefer the single trigger over the double set triggers, even if the single trigger doesn't really belong on this Gillespie rifle. I think if one is carefull, the single trigger can come close to the set trigger, yet being a lot simpler. Anyway, I think the saying if it ain't broke, don't try to fix it kinda comes into play here. thanks, chuck-ia

[northmn]

Leave the fly or you will have trouble getting a decent trigger pull without it stopping at half cock.  Been there done that with locks without the detent.

DP