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Posted: 6/15/2008 12:04:57 PM EDT
| Does anyone know a good way to improve the stock trigger on an AR without spending over $125 to get a whole new match trigger? |
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Polish the engagement surface on the trigger. A liitle work with a fine sharpening stone, then polish up with a dremel polishing wheel and either Flitz or JB's bore paste. Be careful not to change the angle on the trigger surface or go through the hardening when using the stone. You really want to get out the big scratches on the face of the trigger and then polish. A light touch goes a long way here. Makes a huge difference and makes stock triggers bearable. |
| I have already polished the trigger and hammer surfaces both with a dremel polishing attachment. I would like to shorten the trigger pull by filing away some of the material on the hammer. Ii the hardening just on the polished surface or on the blackened surface also? If I just file on the blackened part, will it ruin the hardening? I hope this question makes sense. |
I don't know. I know that you can go too far and remove the hardening. I saw your other post. Beware of the JP spring set. I tried it and got too many light primer hits. After the fact, folks told me I should lighten the hammer when using the JP spring kit. There is a guy named Bill Springfield that is supposed to do a great job on AR triggers at a fair price. I've never used him but I've read many positive posts about his work. Do a search. It may be an option for you. |
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Semi-decent write up here, just don't clip the hammer spring as shown. www.sargenthome.com/15_Minute_AR_Trigger_Job.htm |
| Personally I've done the 15 minute trigger job to two of my rifles, including cutting the hammer spring. I would only do this to a varmint or target rifle because some times a fcg set up this way will not ignite milsurp ammo. Target or varmint ammo is usually reloads using commercial primers, ie not the hard primers used in milsurp or the CCI 41. |
Yeah, but somtimes the shipping cost are more than the parts, unless someone close by has them instock. But if you've already ordered the parts, why not experiment while you wait the 2-7 days for delivery. Am I impatient? Maybe, but if it works for you, I know you have another AR that might benefit. 
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