which contender trigger screw?

11 November 2003, 12:23

penrod72

I'm trying to increase the pull weight on my T/C, which screw is the weight adjustment, the one more towards the muzzle or towards the back of the gun. Turning in or out to increase pull?

11 November 2003, 12:43

T/C Nut

There should be a set screw in the triger turning it out will help.

12 November 2003, 03:51

skb2706

The set screw in the trigger pointing up adjusts only take up. The set screw in the back of the trigger guard adjusts only overtravel. Neither adjust trigger pull weight......to change that you will need to replace or change internal trigger spring. Not a user recommended modification. Contact Mike Bellm he can help you.

Curious why you would want to increase weight anyway........what is too light ?

13 November 2003, 04:47

penrod72

1.) Going from memory, I thought I had two screws on the top of the trigger- (and there is, but on my Ruger #1). I had searched for posts on triggers for contenders and thought I had a different gun than everyone else apparently. Looking at it last night solves the confusion for now.
2.) Want to increase the pull due to misfires only in cold weather (freezing)- the hammer will drop unexpectedly, being pushed onby hand, no finger on trigger and the pull is already very light on this gun. The gun does not fire, but it is disconcerting to say the least.

13 November 2003, 05:21

C. A. Plater

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2.) Want to increase the pull due to misfires only in cold weather (freezing)- the hammer will drop unexpectedly, being pushed onby hand, no finger on trigger and the pull is already very light on this gun. The gun does not fire, but it is disconcerting to say the least.

I sounds like your engagement screw is set for too close to the edge. In very cold weather, the metal can shrink enough to make it touchy like you describe. The opposite can happen with the over travel adjustment in hot weather expanding enough to not let you pull it enough to fire it. I believe if you increase the amount of trigger engagement (the screw in the front of the trigger) it will solve your problem. You will have some more creep in the trigger but be less prone to having the hammer drop early. Good luck.