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Misfire HS Citation

434 views 7 replies 5 participants last post by  Triggershoe  
#1 ·
Hi. I have a HS Citation mod107. I have replaced all the springs (Wolff kit from Brownells). Have used it without problems a couple of times after this.
Today, after ab. 20 rounds I experienced double discharges (2 shots) in three consecutive 5 shot series. Have contacted gunsmith but what could it be? Any ideas?
 
#2 ·
Greetings from the High Standard Repair Dept in Houston TX. I assume that all of the springs were installed properly and the parts are in good condition. This is a SIMPLE Adjustment !!! The screw on the back of the frame is there for this issue. Turn the screw clockwise 2 Clicks (More if needed).Great feature !!- Alan Aronstein
 
#3 ·
Thank you for the response🙏. I know about the screw and that it engages the V shaped sear spring. I followed an instructional video from this forum and pretty sure I got it right. The replacement spring that was in the Wolff kit had a somewhat different shape than the original one so not entirely sure that I replaced it, but will check. I will do as you recommend and make the trigger pull "2 turns heavier".
Thank you.... again.
 
#5 ·
The replacement sear spring from Wolff likely has straight legs instead of the dogleg shaped legs of the original. If that is the case, I would suggest you use the original sear spring or get the proper replacement spring. The sear spring adjustment screw and shaft are intended to work with the dogleg spring. The straight legs spring is intended for the pistols without the sear spring adjustment screw. Make sure both legs are captured in the notch in the sear adjustment shaft.
 
#8 ·
The replacement sear spring from Wolff likely has straight legs instead of the dogleg shaped legs of the original. If that is the case, I would suggest you use the original sear spring or get the proper replacement spring. The sear spring adjustment screw and shaft are intended to work with the dogleg spring. The straight legs spring is intended for the pistols without the sear spring adjustment screw. Make sure both legs are captured in the notch in the sear adjustment shaft.
Many years ago, I discovered that unfortunate fact. It is a mystery to me exactly WHY Wolff does not include BOTH styles of sear springs in the kit. I mean, how much more could it cost to include the "dogleg" sear spring as well in those kits? A buck or two to avoid this situation? At the time I was working on my 107 Citation and discovered the kit (purchased from Brownells as I recall) did NOT have the correct sear spring, I contacted Wolff. I described what I needed, they did take care of me and sent out the correct spring. That was fine, but why not avoid this situation in the first place? I'm not sure how the spring kits are shipped currently, but I hope this shortfall has been remedied. As always, if in doubt, you can just order the correct spring/kit from Alan and be done with it:).
 
#6 ·
Thank you both. I checked and found that I reinstalled the old one since it was shaped differently and changed the other springs.... so good call I guess. I turned the rear screw 1 whole turn inwards and backed the trigger stop screw a little. Hopefully it wont't go full auto on me now.