Trigger question?

Question

I'm looking for an aftermarket trigger that will fit on my model 1917 Enfield. I'm trying to replace the military style two-stage trigger that it currently sports with a softer one-stage trigger. In the past I've tried to put a Timney trigger on it, but it went off every time the stock was bumped. I'm just wondering if it is even possible to do what I am attempting, and how I would do it if it is.

I had a gunsmith install the Timney trigger, so if it wasn't installed correctly, it's not going to be. The problem with the Timney trigger was that the whole trigger assembly had to be able to move, and the mechanics of the model 1917 didn't allow that to happen without the trigger going off with the slightest bump. The safety being off isn't the issue. The problem isn't with the trigger being "pulled", but because the assembly is not free to move the seer isn't high enough to hold the firing pin in place.

Answer 1

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=550825

That's the Dayton Traister P14-17 trigger. For what you've said, that's your only choice. It's good, but it's not a huge seller around my parts. It can sometimes need polishing to be at its best and most folks want plug and play.

One word, though....that Timney trigger you have is pretty highly regarded among the folks I know. I have one on my one and only Mauser. Diff trigger, I know, but I mean that I trust the name. My question is, are you sure you have it installed correctly? It's also adjustable for about two pounds of weight.....have you tried making the pull a bit heavier?

And one last note....that Timney is without a safety. If it goes off at a bump like you said. that was probably a good spot for you to have had it on safety, right? Use it! ;)

Addendum:

I'm in agreement with D58. I have *never* heard of a Timney trigger operating like that. What you've described is absolutely dangerous! There's no way Timney could have built something like that and still garnered the respect of shooters at the same time. It's not possible.

One thing....upon looking them up in the catalog I see there's two diff Timney triggers for your rifle. One is designed for the 5 shot mag and the other the 6 shot. I'm wondering now if your smith installed the right one.

I'm in agreement with D58, though. Have another smith check it and *specifically* ask about the magazine aspect.

Answer 2

It sounds like your “gunsmith” need replaced.
Either he has the Timney trigger out of adjustment or is trying to sell the wrong trigger for the wrong gun.
I would take it to another gunsmith and have it checked.
You might be entitled to some refund if the first gunsmith may not know what he is doing, or just dumping old inventory as apposed to ordering the right trigger.
I will attach a gun parts link that is very good and used by most gunsmiths.

http://www.brownells.com/

Hope this was of help.

D58

Answer 3

I actually dont know...................................... But try going to gun smiths and ask some info from them............... Or try searching the internet like on "google search"