Posted by mako on August 27, 2001 at 02:42:27:
Shot my new Pardini SP for
the first time today. (Very nice! I like it's more rakish grip better then the
Walther GSP's more upright grip. Shot tighter groups with it as compared to the
Walther. It however doesn't quite have the overall wonderful precision feel of
the Walther.)
The pistol arrived with a very long and heavy first stage.
Following the manual, I was able to shorten the first stage travel but I can't
seem to lighten it enough. Any suggestions?
Posted by RML on August 27, 2001 at 06:48:28:
I have also shortened the
first stage, but I have not reduced the first stage weight. According to the
manual, the screw marked PP should be turned anticlockwise to make the first
stage lighter. Did you adjust this screw? RML
Posted by mako on August 27, 2001 at 11:28:44:
The manual says only use
1/4 turns and I've turned the PP screw many full revolutions with hardly any
effect? It also says that when adjusting the first stage travel that you might
have to reset the sear ... but it doesn't say when you'll notice the need to
reset the sear ... I guess when it won't hold the trigger and auto shoots!?! A
little scary...
Posted by RML on August 27, 2001 at 13:13:54:
Sounds a bit strange that
you had no effect when turning the PP screw. But, off course, if you want a very
light first stage, then the spring may have to be replaced. You should measure
the weight of your first stage to find out how many grams it is before deciding.
When adjusting the CP screw, you may have to readjust both the sear
engagement or free play by adjusting the screw PG. If the sear is not properly
adjusted, you will notice in one of two ways:
- If the shoot breaks
accidentally when you take up the first stage, then you are on the edge of
auto-firing (actually I do not know if the Pardini will autofire, not all
pistols do). You may also notice that it feels kind of "sticky" if you take up
the first stage, and then release the trigger again.
- If you do no longer
have what in TT vocabulary is a "crisp" let off (in my vocabulary: A terrible(!)
trigger), then you also may want to adjust screw PG. This is when you feel that
there is still some movement after you have reached the second stage (rolling
trigger).
Just remember that if you adjust the screw PG for sear engagement,
then only a very small movement is enough to make a difference on the sear
engagement. Also remember to measure the total trigger weight after adjusting
the sear engagement, because the second stage weight is affected by the sear
engagement.
RML
PS. The screw Roland referred to (PS inside CS), is for
the second stage weight.
Posted by Roland Cannon on August 30, 2001 at 08:27:44:
I suppose I had
such a tough time finding this screw that it just stuck in my mind. Sorry about
that!
Let’s not even mention my first several hours. I was looking at the
diagram of the GPS and wondering where all my adjustments went!
Posted by Roland Canon on August 27, 2001 at 08:18:31:
Mako, look at the
screw again. It is really two screws in one. The "outside" takes a screwdriver
but it is hollow. A small hex wrench goes right down the middle and controls the
first stage spring weight. It only took me three weeks to find this.....
Posted by mako on August 27, 2001 at 11:24:27:
My manual says that screw
is the second stage let off weight...
Posted by Paul on August 27, 2001 at 11:56:25:
The manual is right. It
seems that in some cases, the spring for the first stage is rather strong. I too
the adjustment screw for the first stage right out oh the gun on my Pardini, and
it was still on the strong side for my taste. Should be possible to change the
spring, though.
Posted by Steve on August 27, 2001 at 19:16:48:
Hi Mako,
If you take
off the grip, you can see how the screw "pp" adjusts the 1st stage weight. I
took several turns out of mine. You should also be able to see when you are at
the end of the adjustment range (I'd seriously recommend removing the grip if
you are planning to move "pp" any significant amount). My 1st stage was too long
(for my finger) so I shortened it as well.
I did see an SP with a slightly
different set of trigger adjustment screws (I didn't see the screw hole for the
"pp" adjustment), but it was a little bit older than mine. it had a really light
first stage, but I don't know if it was the same mechanism.
I don't know if
you can replace that spring. I believe it's the sear spring and if it's too
light the sear might not return if you released the trigger without firing.
Good luck with the SP, I love mine.
Steve.
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