trigger scale placement?

[blume357]

I have a trigger scale and in doing some testing this morning of pistols noticed that depending on where I place the tip for pulling will effect what the scale reads. Where exactly should one put the bent tip on the scale to get a conformed reading?

Also:
(I have a Springfield 1911 that is reading well over 8lbs of trigger pull... this is ridiculous for a single action pistol in my opinion, any way to correct this?)

 

[Captain America]

Yup, geometry will decide what your final number is, I would recommend putting your gauge exactly where your finger naturally rests on the trigger. To me a trigger pull gauge will tell you whether the change you made had an effect on the effort required to pull the trigger and nothing more, I think you'll find that a smooth pull with a positive return is far superior to just an ultra light pull number on your scale...YMMV.

 

[Cholo]

The arm hook of the gauge will usually find the center because of the curve in the trigger. If not, center it. You have to slowly pull straight back parallel to the barrel.

 

[contender]

What Cholo said.
I place mine in the center of the curve,, and then pull straight back as level as possible. I usually do all this with the muzzle down, and the gun "hanging" on the scale.

As for the 1911 & 8 lbs,, many good gunsmiths can lighten the trigger pull for you. B&S Gunsmithing in E. Flat Rock, (Sam) can help. Plus, he goes to Greenville a lot too. He has family there. I can put you in touch with him if necessary.

 

[blume357]

Thanks guys....
Contender, I'll keep the guy in mind.... maybe when work($) is better... then again I've probably maybe put 200 rounds through this 1911... actually might be less than 100... don't shoot it ever.... then again, I used to have two but traded one for a mini-30.

 

[SAJohn]

Think leverage, the lower you pull on a trigger, the less the trigger pull.

 

[Chuck 100 yd]

My trigger pull gauge usually gives higher readings than I would have guessed the trigger pull to be. To me , the feel of the trigger when shooting is more important than the actual pull weight. A crisp brake with little creep works even if it is a little heavy.