jstagn Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 (edited) Friend asked me this question did not know answer. What is the effect of too much overtravel on a 2011 open gun with a sub 2 lb. trigger? Any mechanical issues? Thanks Edited May 28, 2021 by jstagn Spell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braxton1 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 (edited) It would have to be well outside of spec, but the disconnector CAN get pushed back to such an angle that it binds in its passageway. A little too much overtravel usually just causes a bit of a shake in the sights when the trigger breaks, resistance goes down to a pound or so, then the trigger suddenly slams to a stop at the end of its travel. A shooting problem, not a mechanical problem. Edited May 28, 2021 by Braxton1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 No effect if you have an educated trigger finger, otherwise what B said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benevolence Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 This may show my ignorance, but I believe too much overtravel on a trigger can let the trigger bar push the sear reset leaf and you end up with a dead trigger or hammer follow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstagn Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 Thanks Bene, was told that by another that was having hammer follow, backed off overtravel quite of bit, no more hammer follow so far, he is going to do more testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrussell Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Just my 2 cents worth; not having a bit of take up/pre-travel, can cause hammer follow, this from experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleMagic Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Guys - new here. new to 2011 as well. many years w various 1911 I have a Staccato P and want to replace the stock polymer curved trigger with an Atlas Vario flat medium I have disassembled the frame and installed (dropped in) the Atlas trigger. Adjusted overtravel screw all way in = no bang adjust screw out 1/4 turn at go until hammer falls - problem is the hammer doesnt consistently fall and when does it is delayed slightly. Obviously, this gun isnt a glock and not meant for drop in parts. I dont know what I am doing. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 7 hours ago, LittleMagic said: Guys - new here. new to 2011 as well. many years w various 1911 I have a Staccato P and want to replace the stock polymer curved trigger with an Atlas Vario flat medium I have disassembled the frame and installed (dropped in) the Atlas trigger. Adjusted overtravel screw all way in = no bang adjust screw out 1/4 turn at go until hammer falls - problem is the hammer doesnt consistently fall and when does it is delayed slightly. Obviously, this gun isnt a glock and not meant for drop in parts. I dont know what I am doing. Thoughts? Go 1/4 turn more. You need some clearance to assure the hammer totally misses the sear. If it nick’s it you’ll soon cause more problems than the little bit of extra over travel. Also if it’s too close you may get failure’s during temperature changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Yeah, trying to go too tight on overtravel is a recipe for disaster. You want a little play. I usually set them such that with the hammer down I can just feel the second leg of the sear spring pick up. That's fairly loose but for a trigger-slapper like me, gives the bullet a head start out of the barrel before the trigger stops hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38super Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Too much overtravel can jam/impede the disconnector, not enough can cause the hammer hook and sear face to kiss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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