Posted by Gilberto Castaneda on March 26, 2001 at 11:27:17:
Hi
there:
I am in the process of changing from a MU 55 to a Steyr free pistol,
but I have found the following things: I can not set the trigger as low as I
like, With the MU 55 I have it at 13 gr, but the Steyr can not be set lower than
20 gr without risk of unwanted shots when closing the action, what worries me
the most is that there is not a dry fire mechanism, other than leaving the
action open, so the firing pin does not strike the empty shell or chamber
protector. Any comments on this.
Also, I have not been able to get high
scores with this gun, nor with the MU 55, for that matter, as I used to get with
a Hämmerli 152, I once got 540 with it, but, since then, when I wanted to change
grips all the wiring went with the old grips, and the module also burned. That
forced me to change.
Good shooting to all of you.
Gilberto
Posted by mako on March 26, 2001 at 11:37:13:
Perhaps the problems you
mention are why the Steyr Free Pistol has never become popular even with it's
innovative design ideas. A match pistol with no dry fire capabilities...
Posted by Bill Abernethy on March 26, 2001 at 12:50:35:
I have a Steyr FP
that I bought used and can offer some comments. First, there is no way to dry
fire it, except by using an empty case. Second, the trigger weight on my pistol
SEEMS NOT TO BE ADJUSTABLE AT ALL, although in theory of course it is (the thing
doesn't respond to my turning the adjustment screw). Why do I keep this pistol
you ask. Otherwise it's pretty nice. The trigger weight is about where I want it
anyway, and the rest of the adjustments are easy. The laminated grips are very
good, and the general level of workmanship is high. Would I buy one at the new
price? Nope. But I enjoy shooting it and don't do so badly with it, though if I
were a serious competitor (which I'm not) I'd stick with my TOZ.
Posted by Luis Pacheco on March 26, 2001 at 15:57:45:
I have a MU55 and am
very happy with it. I didn’t like the original grip, so I built another. Now my
score improved. My advice: stay with the MU55. If you don’t like the original
grip try to build one, or if you don’t feel like it try this address, as the
make grips for your pistol.
Good luck
Posted by pilkguns on March 29, 2001 at 08:54:48:
: Hi there:
: I am
in the process of changing from a MU 55 to a Steyr free pistol, but I have found
the following things: : I can not set the trigger as low as I like, With the MU
55 I have it at 13 gr, but the Steyr can not be set lower than 20 gr without
risk of unwanted shots when closing the action, Steyr makes a different spring
that lets you go lower than 20 grams, but it is not standard in the gun because
the trend in Free pistol weight has been away from the real low (10-20g)weights
and more towards the 35-50 g areas :: what worries me the most is that there is
not a dry fire mechanism, other than leaving the action open, I would not leave
the action open, as now your dry fire feel will not feel the same since the
weight is hanging different. You only need to put an empty piece of brass in
there and dryfire on the brass so the firing pin does not strike the empty shell
or chamber protector.
: Any comments on this.
: Also, I have not been able
to get high scores with this gun, nor with the MU 55, for that matter, as I used
to get with a Hämmerli 152, I once got 540 with it, but, since then,
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