Airforce Texan SS AFRICAN AIR ORDINANCE?

[EliteAirCustoms]

This is my correspondence with him

 

[EliteAirCustoms]

The arrow in this picture indicates the metal plug with the groove cut all the way around it. There's a notch in the trigger group safety plate that the plug fits into. Somehow the plug is over traveling by a micro mm to slide under the striker release sear that is directly to the right side of the arrow. you would think the notch in the plate would prevent it from over traveling but I have inspected both pieces and cannot determine how it is happening. I see no irregular wear that would allow it. Just food for thought. Any advice is appreciated, thanks

 

[The Archer]

That's the guy I've been talking to. He originally told me he completely removed it. But, later he said it continues to have issues due to his striker sear plate being bent. But, thanks for the info. We're on the right track.

Are there any score marks/scratches on the side of your hammer?

 

[EliteAirCustoms]

No, but just to be sure I went over it with 400 grit sandpaper and polished it up on my buffing wheel.

 

[EliteAirCustoms]

Well, good news. The parts fixed the cocking issue. I completely dismantled the trigger group and reinstalled the new pieces and springs. Everything has gone back to smooth working condition. Which part was it? The trigger sear, striker release, springs, or a combination of all of it? I have absolutely no idea. But, for the price of $60 I replaced the trigger group and all is good. Still waiting on the new magnum spring and front valve assembly. TTYL

 

[EliteAirCustoms]

Back for an update. I installed the new spring which was a much better fit in diameter. I also installed the new font valve assembly. I'm uncertain of what the difference is because it's not a visual defect. But, I did see a good increase in power. I now have my SS .457 shooting a 380gr rebated boat tail from ZAN at 624 FPE and 845 FPS. I believe this is all the setup is capable of. I didn't see the power of the SS in the video sent by AAO, but I'm ok with my results. A long process but it did finally work out to an acceptable end. Thanks again to all who commented. Special thanks to "The Archer". Have a great day y'all. TTYL