Hi All,
Elmer Miller patented a trigger body mounted selector in 1939. It did not have a spring detent to hold position and I don't think it was very successful. I don't believe he produced many triggers on this patent and most selective Miller triggers from inception until 1962 selected off the safety. In 1962, Miller patented the now familiar trigger body mounted selector. This switch had a spring detent which allowed it to positively hold position and works wonderfully. This is the style of selector that we produce today. Miller wanted to move away from the safety based selector because it is a much weaker system mechanically, depending on a long, thin music wire spring connecting the safety to the cam. The 1962 patent selector is a much improved system in that it is much more robust, positive and is very fast to select in the field once you get used to it.
Best, Dan
Last edited by cgs; 03/09/13 12:02 AM.