Mossberg 44US trigger needs work

[pullnshoot25]

So my Mossberg 44US has a hair trigger, like really light. This is kind of an issue because sometimes the firing pin won't reset, sometimes it will drop upon closing the bolt (thus setting off a round) and then sometimes it will perform as planned.

Now, I haven't taken it out for hunting or anything yet but at this moment it is limited to a bench gun and I want it to be a gun I can walk around and hunt with and not fear an unwanted (accidental or negligent?) discharge and hurting someone/thing. That said, what can I do to the trigger to make it beefier and more reliable? Is there a guide somewhere or do I have to take it in the shorts and go to a gun shop?

[ironpete]

Could be a worn trigger spring.

If you strip it down there will be a little plunger and spring in the top of the actual trigger. I would first clean it out to see if any grit or crud is interfering.

Below is a link to a picture of what I'm talking about. Not my picture but one of an excellent series that somebody put together.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/HoosierDaddy/Mossie%20Disassembly/100_0296.jpg

The entire guide I was referring to:

http://home.epix.net/~damguy/44.htm

Let us know how it turns out.

-pete

[gunboat]

There appears to be an adjusting screw in the trigger assembly -- It should also have a spring and plunger in the assy. Perhaps someone tried adjusting the pull to point of not having adequit sear engagement -- If adjusting this screw does not help perhaps the sear is worn or modified incorrectly. My ha-penny