Why does the trigger pull get so much lighter on a Hi Power when you remove the magazine disconnect?
Because the plunger is attached to the back of the trigger and it moves up and down as the trigger pivots. The head of the plunger is pressed against the front face of the magazine and slides in contact.
That's a fair amount of surface area to add friction to the effort.
If you look at the typical used Hi Power magazine, you'll see a shiny spot near the mouth where the disconnect has been moving against the finish.
I am still uncertain about whether I will leave the thing in or take it out.
This will likely not end up being my carry gun, so the value of the feature is of no consequence. I got the Hi Power because I wanted a Hi Power and a magazine disconnect is part of the package, so leaving it in makes "collectable" sense.
Because the plunger is attached to the back of the trigger and it moves up and down as the trigger pivots. The head of the plunger is pressed against the front face of the magazine and slides in contact.
That's a fair amount of surface area to add friction to the effort.
If you look at the typical used Hi Power magazine, you'll see a shiny spot near the mouth where the disconnect has been moving against the finish.
I am still uncertain about whether I will leave the thing in or take it out.
This will likely not end up being my carry gun, so the value of the feature is of no consequence. I got the Hi Power because I wanted a Hi Power and a magazine disconnect is part of the package, so leaving it in makes "collectable" sense.