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AR-15 doubling/tripling - just a trigger adjustment?
1/29/2012 10:27:35 PM
I have a custom-built AR-15 done by Fulton Armory about 2000. It's an FN lower & upper. The trigger is a Jewell two-stage adjustable. When I first got it, it doubled on me a couple of times, so I adjusted it a little to increase the trigger pull weight. Today it doubled on me once, and then a couple of rounds later, it tripled. I stopped shooting right then.
I have to assume either wear or the trigger has become misadjusted. (And, according to U.S. v Olofson, apparently I'm in possession of an unregistered machinegun.)
For those of you familiar with the Jewell trigger, is there anything in particular I should be looking for? Does it just need to be adjusted, or should I pull it and inspect for damage?
I have to assume either wear or the trigger has become misadjusted. (And, according to U.S. v Olofson, apparently I'm in possession of an unregistered machinegun.)
For those of you familiar with the Jewell trigger, is there anything in particular I should be looking for? Does it just need to be adjusted, or should I pull it and inspect for damage?
1/29/2012 10:57:07 PM
Is the trigger pin walking out on you? The pictures I found of the trigger appear as if there's now way to retain the trigger pin. This could cause the gun to double do to the disconnector not being able to make proper contact with the hammer after each round.
1/30/2012 11:43:41 AM
It wouldn't hurt any to pull it and clean/examine it. Then reinstall and adjust it.
If you're still having problems here's the contact info:
Jewell Triggers Inc
3620 Highway 123
San Marcos, TX 78666-9786
Phone: (512) 353-2999
I have a instruction sheet that explains the adjustments if you need a copy.
Good Luck!
If you're still having problems here's the contact info:
Jewell Triggers Inc
3620 Highway 123
San Marcos, TX 78666-9786
Phone: (512) 353-2999
I have a instruction sheet that explains the adjustments if you need a copy.
Good Luck!
1/30/2012 1:52:57 PM
Originally Posted By KBaker:
I have a custom-built AR-15 done by Fulton Armory about 2000. It's an FN lower & upper. The trigger is a Jewell two-stage adjustable. When I first got it, it doubled on me a couple of times, so I adjusted it a little to increase the trigger pull weight. Today it doubled on me once, and then a couple of rounds later, it tripled. I stopped shooting right then.
I have to assume either wear or the trigger has become misadjusted. (And, according to U.S. v Olofson, apparently I'm in possession of an unregistered machinegun.)
For those of you familiar with the Jewell trigger, is there anything in particular I should be looking for? Does it just need to be adjusted, or should I pull it and inspect for damage?
I have a custom-built AR-15 done by Fulton Armory about 2000. It's an FN lower & upper. The trigger is a Jewell two-stage adjustable. When I first got it, it doubled on me a couple of times, so I adjusted it a little to increase the trigger pull weight. Today it doubled on me once, and then a couple of rounds later, it tripled. I stopped shooting right then.
I have to assume either wear or the trigger has become misadjusted. (And, according to U.S. v Olofson, apparently I'm in possession of an unregistered machinegun.)
For those of you familiar with the Jewell trigger, is there anything in particular I should be looking for? Does it just need to be adjusted, or should I pull it and inspect for damage?
Read your posted link, and the part about M-16 parts being in the rifle as well.
Point blank, the rifle as built to either accept an auto sear with M-16 parts, or to get it fire with hammer follow through, and why he got his ass in a sling.
You on the other hand, have no M-16 parts, and are just correcting a problem with those semi auto installed parts (not intent to build a MG).
1/30/2012 1:59:09 PM
I recently saw a similar issue with a rental AR, and it was the trigger pins walking out.. One eventually broke so they replaced it.
1/30/2012 2:03:07 PM
Originally Posted By Dano523:
Read your posted link, and the part about M-16 parts being in the rifle as well.
Point blank, the rifle as built to either accept an auto sear with M-16 parts, or to get it fire with hammer follow through, and why he got his ass in a sling.
You on the other hand, have no M-16 parts, and are just correcting a problem with those semi auto installed parts (not intent to build a MG).
Originally Posted By KBaker:
I have a custom-built AR-15 done by Fulton Armory about 2000. It's an FN lower & upper. The trigger is a Jewell two-stage adjustable. When I first got it, it doubled on me a couple of times, so I adjusted it a little to increase the trigger pull weight. Today it doubled on me once, and then a couple of rounds later, it tripled. I stopped shooting right then.
I have to assume either wear or the trigger has become misadjusted. (And, according to U.S. v Olofson, apparently I'm in possession of an unregistered machinegun.)
For those of you familiar with the Jewell trigger, is there anything in particular I should be looking for? Does it just need to be adjusted, or should I pull it and inspect for damage?
I have a custom-built AR-15 done by Fulton Armory about 2000. It's an FN lower & upper. The trigger is a Jewell two-stage adjustable. When I first got it, it doubled on me a couple of times, so I adjusted it a little to increase the trigger pull weight. Today it doubled on me once, and then a couple of rounds later, it tripled. I stopped shooting right then.
I have to assume either wear or the trigger has become misadjusted. (And, according to U.S. v Olofson, apparently I'm in possession of an unregistered machinegun.)
For those of you familiar with the Jewell trigger, is there anything in particular I should be looking for? Does it just need to be adjusted, or should I pull it and inspect for damage?
Read your posted link, and the part about M-16 parts being in the rifle as well.
Point blank, the rifle as built to either accept an auto sear with M-16 parts, or to get it fire with hammer follow through, and why he got his ass in a sling.
You on the other hand, have no M-16 parts, and are just correcting a problem with those semi auto installed parts (not intent to build a MG).
I completely agree with this, but remember that "IF" something were to happen and you had to stand up before the "man" in this case, it's better to err on the side of caution.
Basically, don't let those fools at the BATFE get involved in any way, shape or form.
1/30/2012 8:40:17 PM
Thanks! The hammer pin had worked loose, and I didn't notice it. Should have looked closer.
