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Trigger wobble

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So i literally just picked up a Parker Trojan 16. 26” barrels choked ic and modified. So it’s set up just like my SW. it’s in poorer overall condition showing more wear and has a nasty aftermarket pad installed but it locks up tight and is in good working order. Except that when the safety is moved the triggers wobble or move slightly. Not sure how concerned I need to be with that. Neither of my foxes have any movement whatsoever. Safety is no longer automatic, maybe it never was but the screws have definitely been messed with and I’d guess the safety as well. The safety does work. Any feedback is appreciated.
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Re: Trigger wobble

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Slight movement of the triggers back and forth is quite common with Parkers when the safety is moved on and off.
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Re: Trigger wobble

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Thank you . I went out and shot some hand thrown targets. The shotgun worked well.
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Re: Trigger wobble

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I assume that you mean that the triggers move up just a tad when the trigger is taken off. And in reverse, they are pushed down a tad when the safety is put on. It all has to do with how closely fit the safety toggle is fitted to the trigger blades. Ideally, the triggers will not move at all. And if you really wanted to fix it, a could strokes of a file on the top of the trigger blades would fix it. Go too far and you chance the safety not working properly allowing the gun to fire on safe.

Realistically, it is not an issue the way it is.
,Brian Dudley
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