Went to shoot yesterday and the trigger would not move. In trying to figure out what was wrong, I found that when I put pressure behind the trigger, I hear a click and then I can fire the gun. I have to put pressure behind the trigger now before each shot. Has something worn out? Is this a common problem? Anyone have a solution? Thanks in advance.
Funny, I could have written that post. I bought a new shooter, a 1965 Light Twelve, and twice last night when I pulled the trigger it felt like the safety was on. Next time I tried it worked. The safety sear prevents trigger movement when the gun is out of battery, so that could be my problem. In your case it sounds to me like the trigger isn't resetting. That's most likely the trigger spring, easily replaced. Midwest Gun Works has a free download of the Field Service Manual. http://www.midwestgunworks.com/page/mgwi/ctgy/browning-auto-5-field-service-manual Let us know how it goes.
