Adjusting Air Pistol

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ihasagun
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Adjusting Air Pistol

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Since there was some debate over whether I should purchase the LP10 compact or long, I decided to get an entry level air pistol and see how I'm doing before buying the LP10. First I got an Avanti 747, but it lost pressure while I was still sighting it in. So while it is at the manufacturer getting repaired, I purchased an IZH 46M with trigger upgrade.

http://www.amazon.com/IZH-Pistol-Upgrad ... f_gw_p_d_1

i'm still sighting it in. The issue I'm having is difficulty reaching the trigger without rotating my hand around to the point I get no support from the plate on the bottom of the grip. When I hold the grip the way that want to hold it, my fingertip contacts the right edge of the trigger, so I am prevented from pulling it straight back.

So basically, I am wondering whether this trigger is adjustable to have a different position that will be easier to reach, or if I need to sand down the grip to allow me to reach the trigger. Combination of both?
slofyr
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Re: Adjusting Air Pistol

Post by slofyr »

ihasagun wrote:....I am wondering whether this trigger is adjustable to have a different position that will be easier to reach....
The standard blade trigger has a shorter reach. IMO, the adjustable trigger is a bit of a gimmick.

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Sa-tevo
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Re: Adjusting Air Pistol

Post by Sa-tevo »

ihasagun wrote: I purchased an IZH 46M with trigger upgrade.
There is material at the rear of the adjustable silver trigger post that can be filed to let the trigger move further back, about 3/32" while still leaving material around the clamping screw. It is aluminum so it files easy. On mine I flipped the trigger blade too because I like the reach/feel/pull better that way. (I have Rink grips installed)

Just some ideas to maybe help you sort yours.
ihasagun
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Post by ihasagun »

Thanks. AS far as working in the grip, is there anything I have to be careful to avoid doing in order to remain in compliance with ISSF rules?
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Post by Rover »

Sa-tevo is right. Last week I took a little off the back of the trigger of my LP1 with a Moto-Tool grinding wheel. It was just enough to make it perfect.
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Post by Gerard »

Get yourself a copy of the ISSF rules PDF from their website. From that, here's a shot of the grip rules.
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