Trigger/Sear Shimming

[chongman]

Looking in my stash today for some washers to take the play out of the trigger and shim on a 1377 and I could not find anything that was workable without a lot of trouble (sanding down the thickness). I was going to need something around .020" +/- .005".

So, off to search the net!

Came across these, what do you guys think?

McMaster-Carr

shims for shafts and bearings
copper,brass and bronze
.125" I.D.

There's thickness from .002 - .016", 10 per pack for $6.90 (less shipping).

Part number's 93268A302 - 311

Sorry....can't get a link to work 

It would be a bit of an investment but you sure could get that tight, no slop tolerance with an assortment of sizes.

[RC1947]

If you can get hold of a white plastic milk bottle you can make sensational washers.  The inside of the jug is very slick.  I happen to have an 1/8" leather punch, and that helps a lot for the center hole, though it doesn't need to be perfect to work well.  Have fun, it's a worthwhile project. RC

[arkmaker †]

If you can get the bronze ones thin enough they should work pretty good!

[breakfastchef]

If you can get hold of a white plastic milk bottle you can make sensational washers.  The inside of the jug is very slick.  I happen to have an 1/8" leather punch, and that helps a lot for the center hole, though it doesn't need to be perfect to work well.  Have fun, it's a worthwhile project. RC

x2. Don't pass up stuff in your garbage or recycling bins.

[mr007s]

Most hardware stores have bags of brass washers the correct size. If you are a little thick with two per pin just lightly remove a little material from the frame boss to make a bit more room,

[chongman]

Most hardware stores have bags of brass washers the correct size. If you are a little thick with two per pin just lightly remove a little material from the frame boss to make a bit more room,

Very cool, thanks!  I'm going to try that now.