Original 45- can anyone advise on trigger adjustment?

[BWH]

As per title, Looking for info on trigger adjustment. I have the release really nice but want to adjust the weight of the first stage which is very heavy. Can anyone advise? Thanks

[Drew451]

If memory serves there is only one adjustment screw. Therefore, its just a case of dialling it in and out in small increments until you find sonething you like.
As you may have reasoned- don't touch the red screw.
I think they have very good triggers and if you can't get sonething very useable, the trigger may need cleaned, degreased and some new lubrication.

[BWH]

Thanks, I have adjusted the main adjustment screw, and have got a nice release, but my problem is the long and very heavy first stage. Is there a way of adjusting this or is it a fixed system? Perhaps a lighter spring?

[Geezer]

I’m not sure what the adjustment screw actually does (sear engagement? pull weight?). As Drew says, don’t mess with the red painted one behind the trigger (I’m not sure what it does, including from looking at the action out of the stock, but the red paint is a danger sign).

Most likely, you have some 40-year old lube in there that has turned to treacle, and needs hosing out.

[Drew451]

Im sure the trigger only adjusts for length of pull, so I'm not at all sure how yours isn't. 2nd stage pull weight is essentially factory set although feel differs between different examples.
Trigger feel is all relative so if say, you are used to T06 Diana then the 45 trigger first stage may feel stiff.
The red screw acts on sear engagement and its possible to effectively bypass the safety if you mess with it. Or use the safety as a trigger!

[dearne75]

Thanks, I have adjusted the main adjustment screw, and have got a nice release, but my problem is the long and very heavy first stage. Is there a way of adjusting this or is it a fixed system? Perhaps a lighter spring?

When i worked on my 1980 model 45 i degresed,cleaned an polished lightly all the contact areas of the mechanism.I did find a less stiff spring in my bits box and tried it,lightly lubing with sm50.It works fine now.Theres not much adjustment with the 1st stage if i remember-just alter the adjusting screw to how you prefer it.Not as good as the rekord in my hw,s but ok for a 1980 gun.

[BWH]

Thanks All,

Will see if a degrease helps. The adjustment screw ( not the red capped one!) seems to adjust the weight of the second stage, but there is a long and stiff first stage. Maybe I am just used to better triggers! The trigger breaks nicely and seems a good trigger, but the weight of the first stage is off putting. That said the rifle is very accurate. I was hoping to improve the trigger feel to take advantage of the accuracy, but may have to live with it.

[Geezer]

Thanks All,

Will see if a degrease helps. The adjustment screw ( not the red capped one!) seems to adjust the weight of the second stage, but there is a long and stiff first stage. Maybe I am just used to better triggers! The trigger breaks nicely and seems a good trigger, but the weight of the first stage is off putting. That said the rifle is very accurate. I was hoping to improve the trigger feel to take advantage of the accuracy, but may have to live with it.

Best of luck. It definitely isn’t a Rekord, but these aren’t terrible triggers either. They should break with a bit over 3lbs of pressure.