Trigger: How do I adjust it?

File down the top of the trigger a little bit more. You should also file down and polish the sides of the trigger to ensure it moves freely. There should be a little bit of play in the trigger at both half cock and full cock. You can also file the slot a little wider.

Topics: Building & FinishingTags: Trigger Plate|Trigger|Polishing|Lock|CockLast verified: 2026-08-16Also called: trigger plate, triggerplate, trigger, trigger assembly, polishing, polish, buffing, lock, lockplate, lock plate, lockplate assembly, lock assembly, cock, hammer, doghead, cock jaws, cockjaw