I seen a post about this before and can't find it can someone link it I believe they cut the tab off of the night latch side

Why?

I can see no reason to do this. I've been using the MB 750 since it first came out.

I agree!

Only reason I can see is ease of setting since it allows you better access to the pan without being inside the jaws.

Id post my finger but it's not pretty, almost lost the tip of my ring finger, my fingers do not fit under the jaws and I can't find a safe way to set this great trap the only down side is the locked jaw... And before someone says buy two coil T-85s I have the 750s and plan on removing the tab from the latch side, all traps need mods, I trap alone in remote areas and safety is a big concern

I understand the problem you speak of as I have big thick fingers although by taking my time I can pull down the pan on a MB750 through the frame safely. A trap mod friend said some cut a notch out of the framework. I wouldn't remove the hold down. OR buy some CDRs.

Same here.

It's a simple and safe matter to step on the spring levers and then pull the pan up with a crooked stick. You never have to put your fingers in the zone.

I set from the top in the zone all the time with confidence, and can still get a finger in from the bottom to fine out the trigger.

Of course, I am quite spectacular, if I do say so myself.

LOL I'll bet redeyeshed is talking about engaging the pan on the night latch. Like I said it is hard for me under the frame because of my big, thick and clumsy fingers but it can be done.

What about using a OneHandSetters by Dave Sheldon davidfsheldonjr@gmail.com

My old MB750s are all pre night latch models. The night latch is there so you can set it blindfolded in the dark.

I use these. Awesome. I never been bit by a 750 but wouldn't want to be.

If you remove the tab, the jaw will not lay flat. Same with the 650.

Does MTP sell the part that is the dog and jaw hold down WITHOUT the night latch cut in it for the 750??

I managed to get bit by the 750. The worst part was pulling my lower drowner stake so I could reset my trap!!

Sheldon's 1 Hand Setters would be better than modifying the trap.

Sounds like you are a modest man too!!!

Or an old man can set them in the daytime.

I agree,I can't think of a practical way to keep the "loose" jaw down and also can't over-recommend the One Hand Setters.They not only are a great asset in the field but are a big plus when working on traps.I was just working over some cast jaw,MB650's to take the sharp edge off the jaws with a file.The One Hand Setters can't be beat for holding the jaws open while doing this type work.

Buy the One Hand Setters.They are one of those tools that the first time you use them,you realize that you should have done it long ago.