View Full Version : Heavy Trigger Pulls on Fox CE
jerry serie
07-04-2026, 04:53 PM
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
07-04-2026, 05:01 PM
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
07-05-2026, 04:04 PM
Thanks Phil, let me get back to you after I do some more research. I appreciate your recommendation.
Daryl Corona
07-05-2026, 05:21 PM
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
07-05-2026, 06:53 PM
Nothing worse than a heavy trigger pull.
jerry serie
07-05-2026, 09:13 PM
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
07-07-2026, 05:15 PM
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 Puryear
07-12-2026, 01:30 PM
Dan May did a great job on the sears of one of my Super Foxes. He’s in Oswego NY
Kenny Graft
07-13-2026, 06:07 AM
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
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