Thanks guys. So there are no easily manipulated adjustments. Metal removal/additions are required. It does sound like my expectations of the operation of the HOT is not out of line. I figured a sub-par trigger would never be put on such a high end gun, especially back when manufacturers had some pride in the products they put on the market. It probably just needs a little tune up after 90 years. Thanks for the name Jimmy, will give Jerry a call if Bill doesn't have time. Thanks to all for the input! Hopefully we meet sometime at the Southern SxS.