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Offline davey

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sidekick hair trigger
« on: January 27, 2010, 03:56:33 PM »
have a sidekick (2005) , trigger never adjusted , shot 100 rounds, has developed a very light trigger pull? any ideas?

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Re: sidekick hair trigger
« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2010, 05:58:03 PM »
Sounds like the trigger or hammer wasn't properly hardened and has worn enough to reduce trigger pull, more than likely it will become unsafe at some time, the only cure is to replace parts. The trigger return spring may be the culprit, but I doubt it.

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Re: sidekick hair trigger
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2010, 07:29:48 AM »
have not disassembled gun; is there do it yourself diagrams to view parts and what/where do i check parts for wear , etc  to find which to replace ? -where do i get parts now ?-- condition now , i consider  it unsafe for hunting            thanks for info

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Re: sidekick hair trigger
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2010, 07:58:47 AM »
See the trigger info in the FAQs and Help sticky.

Tim
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