Can trigger pull be STIFFENED?

[Renaissance Redneck]

May seem like an odd question; I'd guess triggers are almost always modified to LIGHTEN trigger pull. But . . . . . .

...... My Coonan .357 Mag semiautomatic handgun has a particularly light trigger pull, and it is quite accurate. However, with 'hot' loads, the buck and kick of the recoil occasionally causes the trigger finger to inadvertently touch off another round shortly after the first is fired. Because of the recoil of the first shot, the second shot fires substantially above the target, creating a potentially dangerous situation. The two shot fire off in quick succession.

I would like to be able to INCREASE trigger pull weight without actually permanently modifying the gun. Possible?

[jfifer]

Dont see why not. I dont know the firearm but heavier springs should do it right?

[Calif Mini]

Many regard this happening as needing to have a much more firm grip for control. That is what helped me on my S&W M945 PC. I think someone told me it was a "wimpy" hold. Either way, it worked.

On a 1911, increasing spring tension is as simple as bending. A little goes a long way.

Good to realize and correct what is considered an unsafe condition.

[kmca]

You might increase the hammer spring weight along with bending the sear spring.

[ar15barrels]

My Coonan .357 Mag semiautomatic handgun has a particularly light trigger pull, and it is quite accurate. However, with 'hot' loads, the buck and kick of the recoil occasionally causes the trigger finger to inadvertently touch off another round shortly after the first is fired.

You are "bump firing".
The issue is your follow through.
You are NOT following through properly.

You should press the trigger ALL THE WAY to the rear to fire each shot.
You are letting up just after it breaks.
Likely, you are not holding the gun firmly enough.

[3RDGEARGRNDRR]

Agree on needing firmer grip. But if its a feather trigger then you might wantto replace the aforementioned parts

[Kruzr]

A Coonan uses a standard 1911 sear spring. To add tension, you need to bend the middle finger of the sear spring. A little bend goes a long way so don't bend too much. Bend the middle finger from the bottom.

[Bladewurk]

Randalls right you should pin the trigger back

[RCinright]

Agree with Randall, that solved the same problem for me a few years ago.

[Renaissance Redneck]

Thanks all! I'll do some of the recommended mechanical fixes, and will work on my follow-through. This is my first 1911-style handgun, so I'm still getting used to it.