Pistolsmithin'

Triggers are a dirty word around here right now. I have 15 backordered and whoever makes them is taking their time.
Set screws in the frame are not me. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I like to keep those things out of sight. I am sure it's a neat trick for machinists, but like Bob said. I would not want to do it for a gun I would not keep. I have seen set screws in the darndest places in 1911's as Bob probably has through the years.
I install a set screw in the frame of 1873 type SA's but it is out of sight. It is my adjustable hammer stop and it works great for these kind of guns. I am going to do one today for a new Colt 4th generation that needs some help bad. I am glad they went back to the 1st generation cylinder bushing because it makes it easier to get the end shake out. I never liked the pressed in bushings.
The days of yesteryear were days of daily invention. Some turned out good, some did not. I always liked to work with brand new parts of known specs. That does not mean it's the right way, it is just MY way.
 
Can't help but notice your finger on the trigger, Dave.

I imagine you have a good reason for it, but it hurts my eyes.

Good to see you posting in public again! :cool:
 
Thanks Jammer! I have my finger on a lot of triggers in my shop where I have made the safety checks prior to taking the pictures. I was testing a trigger pull one day with a client in the shop and he was laughing at me because I was pointing the gun up at the sky and there was no top end on it! I did not realize how picky I was about gun safety till then!
I hope you are well and having fun with your group of pals on the other forums! You are an interesting man. Other than the trigger finger, did you have any other comments about the guns?
 
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Here's lookin at you, Kid...................................Another tunnel to look at!
 
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