Flat Face Trigger Shoe

[Awag1000]

(This is just me documenting progress since my note book on this project has been misplaced) I've been designing and testing some trigger shoes for use with my Rifle Basix SAV-2 Trigger. I prefer not to have curved triggers on my rifles. This project of mine has been going on for a little over a year. I might as well share it with all of you. There was a discussion over on The Savage shooters forum asking about flat triggers. Thought it would be a fun project that would allow me to learn a 3D modeling program.

(This was the result of my first prototype that I came up with.)

(I had a friend of mine 3D print this for me (material is a mystery)

I used two 6-32 set screws to affix the shoe to the trigger. The downside to this shoe is that its very wide and the corner of the shoe dug into my finger making for not the most ergonomic feeling shoe.
I've tried to remedy this problem with a new design that will cut down on width and weight (not that it matters on a 18lb bolt gun). Its still in the design stage but ill happily share a rendering of the new design. I hope to have a 3D printed version 1 in my hands soon.

(Don't worry, the back part of the shoe is connected on one side cutting almost 0.12" off of the overall width of the shoe. I also reduced the number of set screws to hold the shoe in place by 1 further cutting down on weight. (not that it matters))

Am I wasting my time with this endeavor, or is this something that can actually be of use?

Thank you for your time to read this, it is much appreciated. -Austin

 

[Clob McStrunk]

With the right marketing, you could likely sell enough to be well worth the effort.

 

[stanley_white]

As I don’t have access to a 3D printer, I would purchase one if they were offered.

-Stan

 

[Awag1000]

I'll have to see how V2 turns out and we'll go from there.

 

[Awag1000]

I got my first prototypes of the V2 in today and they look really good. These were SLS printed and have a semi rough finish on them. Screwed in one of the 6-32 set screws in the back. Seems to fit quite nice on the rifle basix trigger.

 

[Awag1000]

I'm going to try to test fit these on other triggers I have. This was already really tight on a Rifle Basix trigger.

 

[Awag1000]

I test fit the shoe on a Rifle Basix Sav-RAT MK.II Trigger and it doesn't quite fit well, but it still works.

I also have a Howa Mini action and sadly the shoe does not fit it. \

Here is a photo comparing the widths of the V1 and V2 Trigger Shoes. The V2 is also more lefty friendly