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I'm looking at a very nice pre-war German guild gun in 16ga with very attractive engraving. The gun is a joy in the hand --fits me like a glove -- you know the kind -- you pick it up and can feel it being part of you. Problem, is that it's double trigger -- I know for most folks DT's are desirable and I agree as I can shoot a DT every bit as well as a single. I have arthritis in my trigger hand and the longer trigger guard on DT's literally brings tears to my eyes on firing. I've tried all the tricks (bumpers, padded gloves, tape and a lot more) with no success.
Question -- can a gun like this be converted to a single trigger? Expensive? Kits available?

I don't think an ST conversion will fix your problem . i usually carry some small bandaids as I get whacked by the trigger guard also .

Member Joined: 13 Dec 2008 Posts: 460 Location: Texas

Perhaps trying a new larger trigger guard rounded on the interior and mounted in the same configuration,
If it doesn't solve the issue you still have the original to place back onto the gun, and pursue the single trigger option.

Thanks! I'll buy the gun abd take it to Claus Hyptmayer to check out/clean the innerds and talk to him about the triggers or have the gun fit to me. Claus is the best on German guns in NA -- my opimion.

Have you considered or used lighter loads? 3/4 to 7/8 oz?

Grouser47
Give this a try, yes I know, yukky but give it a try.

Take a yellow "EAR Brand" ear plug, Cut it right down the middle.

http://www.coopersafety.com/product/e-a-r-classic-earplugs-1319.aspx

Might try chilling it first if necessary.
So now you have two pieces looking like a barrel cut from top to bottom.
Double back tape this to the rear of the trigger guard. Sometimes tape is necessary.
This shock absorber will stop the pain and allow you to shoot the gun with no issues.
Please report back
Mike

Thanks Mike,
Worth a try
Cheers, John

Member Joined: 25 Jun 2008 Posts: 1863 Location: Wisconsin

I've got room in the safe, send it to me. Reno

grouser47,

I admit I have a fairly long trigger finger. However, I learned a long ago to pull the front trigger of my model 90's with my finger tip (about half way between the first joint crease and the end of the finger) instead of at the first joint crease.

Pulling the trigger with my finger tip leaves at least a 1/4" gap between the rear of the trigger guard and my middle finger. If I position the trigger at the first joint crease, my middle finger is resting against the rear of the trigger guard, and it hurts really bad shooting them that way.