If one pulls the trigger straight back, the pull feels like 15-20# before hammer break. What about derringers? I have a Bond Snake Slayer. If you can't pull the trigger without pulling the sights off the target, then it's too hard, and I'd get it checked out. Ken. The Remington barrels pivot upward to load and unload, and a pivoting cam on the firing pin fired first one barrel then the other. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. That said, I remember well the it takes two hands and extreme motivation triggers on the few Ive owned over the years. Having the proper tools to do the job is a consideration as well. For example, if you are using your weapon in a combat situation, you wouldnt want a very light trigger as this could fire the gun when you least want it to and cause possible injury or death. Derringer Shoot-out: DoubleTap, Cobra, American Derringer Co. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. They commonly carried two shots, although some were designed for up to four shots. I think I got the trigger pull down to 15 lb. Why is that? The Truth About Derringers - The Truth About Guns Polishing and smoothing of burrs and other rough edges or surfaces on all and any parts involved in the firing process, such as the trigger bar, hammer struts, and firing pin safeties. There are two ways to go. Be sure to read it all. An Because target pistols are created and specifically designed for accuracy, they have the trigger pull weight adjustment screw on the gun itself. The geometry of the tiny hammer on a derringer is the reason for the heavy main spring. Start new topic. Using blanks or spent cases in the chamber is a good idea in most cases simply to protect the firing pin from damage. Polishing the frame and other internals will reduce creep. A trigger spring kit or an aftermarket hammer is the best You are using an out of date browser. Precursor to Cobra. JMO, others may agree or disagree. This was the worst trigger action we ever recall testing. The price listed was our price at the time of the test, but the Gunbroker buy it now price in October 2015 dropped to $199 for many new-in-the-box listings. Contact them to establish if they specialize in working with your type of weapon. Need assistance? It requires one to do a pull down and back motion with the trigger finger to overcome the firing sequence easier. During firing, we used the SIG Sauer Elite 115-grain FMJ load ($12.50/50 rounds from Targetsports.com) and the Winchester USA 115-grain JHP ($21/50 from CheaperThanDirt.com) We had a few surprises when firing the Cobra Derringer. It's a rattle snake gun in a holster on a belt takes a 45 or 410 sell, Ok thank you for the information the reason I kept asking is I have been told the same (take it to a smith) about a revolver then the smith showed me a simple fix for most revolvers but it came with a hefty bill attached so if their had been a simple fix I was hoping to avoid the big bill . Parker Patroits, Lonestar Frontier Shooting Club, Comanche Valley Vigilantes. Our testers reported that this was the worst and most painful gun to shoot yet. Investing in both training and range/practice time will develop this reasonably quickly, and from there, you can determine whether you still need to have the trigger adjusted. For questions about the Gunsmithing Club of America contact our friendly staff using the icons below.
