Waaaaa!! 1917 Trigger SUCKS!

BattleRifleG3 · 11-09-2005, 11:29 PM

Anyone who thought the SKS had a miserable trigger should have seen me outshoot all my guns with my SKS last weekend.

No, the horrible trigger award goes to my newly acquired 1917 with original sites and as far as I can tell stock trigger assembly.

That was the LONGEST FRIGGIN TRIGGER I have ever fired. Maybe I was just spoiled by the shorter trigger pull of the other rifles, but that thing seemed to take forever. I believe I dramatically pulled most of my shots because of it. That or my barrel's crap, which I doubt because its bore is great. Might check out the crown soon though.

Is there anything I can do about this wretched trigger? The gun's been sporterized already, though it has the original rear site, so I'm not too afraid to mod it, especially if it's not irreversible.

I've thought also about converting it to cock on opening, as the palm of my hand is really starting to hurt cocking it on closing. Unfortunately, most conversions require the stock trigger.

Any experience or advice on this? Or is this just something I need to get used to?

gunssb · 11-09-2005, 11:44 PM

Can't help you with the trigger since I don't have a 1917, but what bullet weight were you using ? I read somewhere (surplusrifle perhaps) that the 1917s don't perform well with a lighter projectile (150gr).

lefty o · 11-10-2005, 12:44 AM

a Timney sportsman trigger will fix it up.

BattleRifleG3 · 11-10-2005, 01:58 AM

How much are they and where would I find them?

11-10-2005, 06:23 AM

http://www.sporterexpress.com/v2/cgi...mplate=froogle

timberlord · 11-10-2005, 09:15 AM

On both my No.1's , there is a very distinct 2 stage pull to the trigger .
There is a fairly lengthy creep , then it has a felt resistance .
From that point , I know it will just take a twich and it will release.
It took a few dry fires and a couple of live fire to figure it out , but now I use that 2 stage method while target shooting to my advantage.
....however...
Triggers can wear out and then it's a safety issue .
also....
Are you serious about your hand hurting from closing the bolt ?

You might just want to get it checked out at the 'smithy's.

lefty o · 11-10-2005, 11:00 AM

brownells, midway usa, etc, etc. $45-50.

lefty o · 11-10-2005, 12:35 PM

correction, my midway catalog showed $36.

REM.303 · 11-15-2005, 12:07 AM

G3, the trigger should be a clean 2-stage type. I mean that each stage should have a definite position. Do yourself a favor, take the rifle back to stock and shoot it that way.

11-09-2005, 11:29 PM	#1
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	Waaaaa!! 1917 Trigger SUCKS! Anyone who thought the SKS had a miserable trigger should have seen me outshoot all my guns with my SKS last weekend. No, the horrible trigger award goes to my newly acquired 1917 with original sites and as far as I can tell stock trigger assembly. That was the LONGEST FRIGGIN TRIGGER I have ever fired. Maybe I was just spoiled by the shorter trigger pull of the other rifles, but that thing seemed to take forever. I believe I dramatically pulled most of my shots because of it. That or my barrel's crap, which I doubt because its bore is great. Might check out the crown soon though. Is there anything I can do about this wretched trigger? The gun's been sporterized already, though it has the original rear site, so I'm not too afraid to mod it, especially if it's not irreversible. I've thought also about converting it to cock on opening, as the palm of my hand is really starting to hurt cocking it on closing. Unfortunately, most conversions require the stock trigger. Any experience or advice on this? Or is this just something I need to get used to? __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

11-10-2005, 01:58 AM	#4
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	How much are they and where would I find them? __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

11-10-2005, 09:15 AM	#6
timberlord Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 299	On both my No.1's , there is a very distinct 2 stage pull to the trigger . There is a fairly lengthy creep , then it has a felt resistance . From that point , I know it will just take a twich and it will release. It took a few dry fires and a couple of live fire to figure it out , but now I use that 2 stage method while target shooting to my advantage. ....however... Triggers can wear out and then it's a safety issue . also.... Are you serious about your hand hurting from closing the bolt ? You might just want to get it checked out at the 'smithy's. __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...LongStamp1.jpg Last edited by timberlord; 11-10-2005 at 09:22 AM.

11-15-2005, 12:07 AM	#9
REM.303 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: 15 miles PAST the end of the earth Posts: 145	G3, the trigger should be a clean 2-stage type. I mean that each stage should have a definite position. Do yourself a favor, take the rifle back to stock and shoot it that way. __________________ Remember, the easy path IS ALWAYS Mined...

11-09-2005, 11:44 PM	#2
gunssb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: socal Posts: 1,833	Can't help you with the trigger since I don't have a 1917, but what bullet weight were you using ? I read somewhere (surplusrifle perhaps) that the 1917s don't perform well with a lighter projectile (150gr).

11-10-2005, 12:44 AM	#3
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,806	a Timney sportsman trigger will fix it up.

11-10-2005, 06:23 AM	#5
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	http://www.sporterexpress.com/v2/cgi...mplate=froogle

11-10-2005, 11:00 AM	#7
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,806	brownells, midway usa, etc, etc. $45-50.

11-10-2005, 12:35 PM	#8
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,806	correction, my midway catalog showed $36.