What is 'trigger overtravel' and how does a gunsmith check for it?
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A
The distance the trigger travels before the sear releases — checked with a ruler
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B
The movement of the trigger after the sear releases the hammer or striker — checked by feel and measured with gauges or observation
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C
The distance from the trigger face to the back of the trigger guard
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D
The total trigger weight divided by the spring tension