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  • Starslinger
    Senior Member
    • Aug 2016
    • 1486

    Possible to move trigger break forward?

    Forgive me if this is a stupid question - I know very little about the mechanics of triggers. I have a subcompact handgun (CZ Rami 9mm) that is really too small for my large hands, but I like the gun. I'm right handed. With my trigger finger resting on the trigger, the gun actually feels like it's a pretty good fit. But there is a lot of travel in the trigger, and by the time I pull the trigger back to where the trigger breaks, my trigger finger is severely curled such that I cannot perform a straight back pull on the trigger. The curl of my finger is so extreme that my finger partially slips off of the front of the trigger and pulls partially on the left side of the trigger to break the shot.

    Did that make sense? Is it possible for a gunsmith to set the point at which the trigger breaks to a more forward position, to eliminate the pretravel and allow me to activate the trigger with my finger in a more extended position? I don't want the pretravel eliminated only to keep the point at which the trigger breaks rearward, I want the point at which the trigger breaks to be near the start of the trigger pull. Is that possible?

    If this is not possible, maybe someone could suggest a way of building up a thick backstrap on the CZ Rami so that I can pull the trigger without curling my finger quite so much?

    Thanks for any help!
  • #2
    ar15barrels
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    • Jan 2006
    • 57183

    Those kinds of changes usually require aftermarket parts that are re-shaped.
    Those are not "adjustments" that can easily be done.
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    • #3
      Starslinger
      Senior Member
      • Aug 2016
      • 1486

      Thank you for your reply, ar15barrels.

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      • #4
        ojisan
        Agent 86
        CGN Contributor
        • Apr 2008
        • 11782

        A trigger shoe might help.
        While out of fashion these days, as long as the shoe is no wider than the trigger guard then it should be safe to use.
        I didn't see anything in a quick google search so you may have to make or modify one yourself.

        I have a Kel Tec P11 that also releases way back...the optional trigger shoe makes a huge positive difference.
        Not only does the thick shoe face move the finger (release point) forward, but the additional width makes the pull seems much easier too.

        Otherwise, as AR15 Barrels said, new parts with different shapes and geometry will be needed.
        Maybe check with one of the CZ race pistol / accessory makers to see what they might have.

        Originally posted by Citadelgrad87
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        • #5
          MosinVirus
          Happily Infected
          CGN Contributor
          • Sep 2013
          • 5282

          In thinking about it, if you want to shorten the DA pull, and have an earlier break, you will be changing the swing of the hammer. Making it shorter, which may or may not cause issues with ignition. This would require reshaping the disconnector (taking a bit off the top). Better done by a smith.

          For SA you can definitely move the break up a bit using some aftermarket parts. Also probably best done by smith.

          Call up CZ Custom or Cajun Gun Works and discuss with them.

          I dont think either should be done on a Carry pistol.
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          • #6
            DueceMcGurk
            Senior Member
            • Jul 2016
            • 884

            Good advice -- " probably best done by smith."

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