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Offline sabotloader

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« on: January 30, 2004, 06:13:14 PM »
Does anyone know of a source for Trigger Shoes - specifically Ace Shoes?
Can't find them online or through local dealers....
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« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2004, 08:42:28 AM »
sabotloader,

Go to http://www.t-grips.com/ and see if these are what you want.  I get mine here.  I don't know if Ace is still in business.  Lawdog
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« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2004, 09:08:56 AM »
What are trigger shoes?  What are they for?
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« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2004, 09:43:30 AM »
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What are trigger shoes? What are they for?


You are kidding, aren't you?  Some firearms come with a narrow trigger and by adding a trigger shoe you make the trigger wider.  You can get a better feel of the trigger by using them.  I have them on a number of my firearms.  Go to the site I posted and you can see what they look like and I think you will get the idea.  Lawdog
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« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2004, 09:57:07 AM »
SavageT, a trigger shoe is a devise you put on your existing trigger to widen it.  It conforms to your trigger but adds width and gives a shape that is more comfortable to the finger pad.  It feels like it takes less pressure pull the trigger (because it is applying pressure over a greater surface area), provides better feel, and I believe better control.  I have used them for years in shooting targets.  It probably doesn't make any difference on a hunting rifle, but I have them and use them on all of my rifles. They are also made for pistols.  Many gun manufactures today have taken the initiative to widen their triggers but they still haven't built in convex fee and striations of the trigger shoe.  It is held on your trigger usually with two allen screws.  It must be removed to dismantle you rifle for cleaning.  but the difficulty I am having finding them maybe it is all in my head and they do not make a difference so they have gone off the market..... I wanted to show you a picture of one on my Austin & Halleck but haven't figured out how to put a picture on - Randy does it all the time so I know it can be done but I haven't got a clue.
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« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2004, 10:07:54 AM »
Lawdog - thanks  for the tip - I was hoping their #22 shoe would match an ACE #22 - but know such luck.  The ACE shoe fits my Lyman and as I find out last night it fits perfectly on my Austin & Hallecks.  I called "T-Grip" and the are sending me a catalog and a gadget that should make it possible for me to get a shoe from them...
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« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2004, 08:34:42 PM »
I too use trigger shoes but be very caerful..  The shoes sometimes make the trigger guard ineffective, the shoe is wider.  The shoe catches and a accidental discharge can occur, especially with handguns.  Be very careful!!  Also the trigger shoes add mass to the trigger blade and can make an otherwise safe trigger fire when the rifle is bumped on the ground.
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« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2004, 08:22:26 AM »
Also you need to take the trigger shoe off before you can disassemble your rifle.  Take the allen wrench with you when you go out in the woods.

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