Heavy Trigger Pulls on Fox CE

[jerry serie]

I recently purchased a very nice early (1918) CE Fox double trigger that has awful trigger pulls. Anyone know a qualified gunsmith who could help me? I live in mid-Atlantic MD. I would appreciate any suggestions or previous experiences.

Many Thanks........Jerry

[Phil Yearout]

Not in your area but Dennis Potter in Wisconsin did trigger work on my Parker and Fox SBTs and did a great job. Pretty quick turnaround and reasonable prices. I have his contact info if you need it.

[jerry serie]

Thanks Phil, let me get back to you after I do some more research. I appreciate your recommendation.

[Double Lab]

Jerry,

I have a Fox BE that had the same problem when I bought it and after a flat of shells it sort of cleared up. It just might need to be cleaned and freshly lubed. The trigger pulls now are quite reasonable.

[John Davis]

Nothing worse than a heavy trigger pull.

[jerry serie]

Mike McIntosh has a good description of the problem in his book "Shotgun Technicana " p.147-152. he also points out the dilemma, and consequences with attempting to repair the problem. I'll maybe take your advice and see if shooting the gun for a while and see whether the trigger pulls get better and become more tolerable. Thanks. Jerry

[Stan Hillis]

Best trigger man I've ever used is Phillip Crenwelge in Emory, TX. I never enjoy shipping my guns but to have Phillip do my triggers I make exceptions.

He's done at least 5 trigger jobs for me, with exceptional results.

http://www.phillipsgunsmithing.com

[Frank P]

Dan May did a great job on the sears of one of my Super Foxes. He’s in Oswego NY

[SXS OHIO]

Black Diamond Gun Works has done two Fox guns for me and are perfect clean pulls now and have not ever doubled! His prices are fair too. Call Matt. SXS Ohio