The Cadlac Effect

[Maghog]

You can fire single shots by pulling the trigger all the way back,which puts you past the sweet spot. But it doesn't really work well if you want to try to fire multiple single shots. At some point it starts double firing.

[Thotograph]

I love getting those single shot eliminations when possible but meh...

I was just thinking a sleeper single trigger version of the enhancer would be pretty sweet. Make the agglets think twice

[ManInBlack]

Ok, Don't laugh at me...

















This is what I have so far...






I had to sacrifice an old double trigger and brass door hinge to create the work of art that is currently gracing your screens

Anyway, it looks like it will be functional at least, if not pretty. Just need to get a spring mounted in there and give it a try. Comments? Suggestions?

[Maghog]

The pivot point is wrong. You now have two independent points of movement on one piece. This is similar to the way that the original prototype was, which causes the finger to bounce more.

I never mentioned it, but the final version of the Enhancer was much more sensitive, and much easier to sweetspot. It also sustained the rapid fire endlessly until you let go. In the video, you notice that I have to be more focused on the pull so it would activate. If I had the time to make a video of the final version back then, you'd see a much more impressive performance.

What you have there might work ManInBlack, but you'll discover that using the trigger pinhole in the gripframe as your hinge will give you much better results and eliminate some frustrations.
You need to drill a bit of a recess into the metal so the spring doesn't slip out during use, and I hope that your back piece is wide enough so the sear makes full contact with it.

I might be sounding nitpicky, but I'm trying to help you past some potholes that I've bumped into on the road.

Keep it up, you'll get there.
Dan

[ManInBlack]

Ok, so you're talking about 1 pivot point for both pieces using the original trigger pin hole, right?

Once I got mine on the frame I realized it would bounce a bit. I haven't addressed how to mount the spring in there yet but it's on my to-figure-out list. I may yet try to get this design to work just so I can get a little more practice in with the fabrication and whatnot.

[Maghog]

Sounds good, I'll try taking mine apart and taking some more pictures so you can see more detail.
Dan

[ManInBlack]

Maghog, what exactly is this thing I've highlighted here?



I originally thought it was a second pivot point, which is why I designed my trigger the way I did. After looking at it I can see where the real pivot point is but I can't figure out why you have what looks like a set screw there

[Looper]

I'm just guessing.

but could it be a fine tune adjustment to take the side slop out of the trigger once it is installed in the frame. And /Or to adjust the reactiveness of the RT effect by making the pivot have more friction.

[ManInBlack]

Good thinking there.

[Maghog]

No, that is a lockout screw, so you can combine the two pieces and have it function as a normal trigger.
Yet another thing I didn't mention, I'm starting to get sloppy.
While we're on "slop" I have noticed that a certain amount of wobble is a good thing for a trigger. Five tenths of a millimeter is perfect.

[ManInBlack]

Ok, so this is a little closer to what we need?


Original pivot point for both pieces and what should be enough room for a spring. I'll probably follow the green lines I've overlaid on the picture so it doesn't interfere with the grip screw. Thoughts anyone?

Also, where would I be able to get some aluminum stock to build this out of? couldn't find anything at the local hardware store.

[Maghog]

This is better, and basically what you are after, although you might try a design which is more comfortable for your fingers.
I will get those pictures up as soon as I can so you have more detail.
Dan

[snoopay700]

For aluminum stock, i remember looking up aluminum roundstock on google and i actually came up with a few places that had excellent prices, you might try the same, if i recall it was like 5 to 10 bucks for a meter of the roundstock i was looking at, but that was a year ago so i don't know, and i can't remember which site it was for the life of me.

[Maghog]

Aluminum is usually pretty cheap. Just find a local machinist and he'll have some.

[luke]

https://www.onlinemetals.com