My 1918 Eddystone is a fine shooter but I have trouble with the long and creepy trigger. Sometimes if the finger pad is in just a hair too far, the extra flesh gets pinched behind the trigger and it will not fire. I have to release the pressure and move my finger. I know that technique is everything and keeping my finger in the right spot is important.

That being said, are all of the triggers on M1917's similar? I have never shot another one to compare. I would like to keep it stock for use in Vintage Matches and not add an aftermarket trigger. Can the triggers be cleaned up and smoothed out to get a more crisp feel? I have also read that some rifles benefit from a new striker spring which helps with the break of the trigger.

Any suggestions are very welcome.

Thanks,

Wineman
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