[american_ranger]

I use something called dri-lube. No problem with sand. I knew 20 years ago not to over lube in a desert or freezing weather.

Today I was at the range shooting a 1903-A3 and a Remington 1917 Enfield. Both in 30-06. No problem on knockdown or long-range power. THe 1903-A3 has the prettiest trigger pull. You pull back until it catches. Any increase in trigger force will cause the gun to fire. It is like this every time. I just wish it had a 1903-A1 rear sight instead of the 1903-A3.

[Shooter 2.5]

Why do you want the shorter sight radius?

Do you like the ladder sight better?

[nightdriver]

"...You pull back until it catches. Any increase in trigger force will cause the gun to fire. It is like this every time. I just wish it had a 1903-A1 rear sight instead of the 1903-A3."

I always rather liked the military trigger too, it seemed like it would never fire unless you really wanted it to.

The regular 1903 Springfield rear sight fastened to a pinned sleeve on the barrel, not on the rear of the receiver like the A3 model. The A3 therefore had a longer sighting plane. It was my preference.