Cincinnati Slim
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Howdy All,
Got me a blue steel Pietta 1860 Army with a 5 1/2 inch barrel. It's a good shooter and with TRM nipples and #11 Remington caps perfectly reliable. Had a dovetail cut on the barrel and now can drift in various height Marble's/Williams front sights to shoot to point of aim with various loads. I've polished all the innards and the action is slick and well timed. My only complaint is the creepy trigger.
I have not touched the hammer notch or trigger sear contact area. Springs are stock. Hammer is very easy to cock but I don't get misfires. Should I try a new mainspring or trigger/bolt spring ?
I'd trade a stiffer pull for a cleaner break. The problem has gotten worse with use. Could I be using TOO MUCH LUBE ? This Ballistoll stuff is super slippery and gets everywhere. The hammer notch trigger engagement angle seems OK.
I can't force the hammer forward without pulling the trigger and the gun always cocks solid and holds. Trigger engagement is ALMOST at the max hammer travel. I can pull the hammer back maybe a 1/8th inch further back to it's contact with the backstrap and it holds cock after release.
I'm not afraid to get the files or stones out and have a go at this myself.
Should I work on the trigger or the hammer first ? I'm gonna order replacements from VTI first so if I screw-up I'm not stuck. Maybe I should try installing the replacement trigger and hammer first and see if that helps ?
Anybody who has tips to share or links to direct me to is most welcome !
Cheers,
Cincinnati Slim
Got me a blue steel Pietta 1860 Army with a 5 1/2 inch barrel. It's a good shooter and with TRM nipples and #11 Remington caps perfectly reliable. Had a dovetail cut on the barrel and now can drift in various height Marble's/Williams front sights to shoot to point of aim with various loads. I've polished all the innards and the action is slick and well timed. My only complaint is the creepy trigger.
I have not touched the hammer notch or trigger sear contact area. Springs are stock. Hammer is very easy to cock but I don't get misfires. Should I try a new mainspring or trigger/bolt spring ?
I'd trade a stiffer pull for a cleaner break. The problem has gotten worse with use. Could I be using TOO MUCH LUBE ? This Ballistoll stuff is super slippery and gets everywhere. The hammer notch trigger engagement angle seems OK.
I can't force the hammer forward without pulling the trigger and the gun always cocks solid and holds. Trigger engagement is ALMOST at the max hammer travel. I can pull the hammer back maybe a 1/8th inch further back to it's contact with the backstrap and it holds cock after release.
I'm not afraid to get the files or stones out and have a go at this myself.
Should I work on the trigger or the hammer first ? I'm gonna order replacements from VTI first so if I screw-up I'm not stuck. Maybe I should try installing the replacement trigger and hammer first and see if that helps ?
Anybody who has tips to share or links to direct me to is most welcome !
Cheers,
Cincinnati Slim