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Posted: 7/15/2004 3:08:33 PM EDT
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I'm thinking of going with a lighter trigger spring in my AR. Anyone reccomend any? Problems? I'm not trying to go really light, and this is more of a CQB rifle. The trigger just seems a bit heavy. Its a stock RRA. Not overly gritty, just heavy. Thanks for the help! -Hershey |
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I had the same problem, installed the JP Reduced Power Spring Kit, it replaces both the hammer and trigger springs, it worked great, an incredible improvment! Got the kit from Brownell's. www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=7582&title=AR-15+REDUCED+POWER+SPRING+KIT |
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When using these reduced power trigger sets, you might have problems if you use a lot of surplus ammo. Sometimes the lighter hammer spring doesn't have enough ass to kick hard primers. Since I use a lot of surplus ammo, I've gone the way of using the lower power trigger and sear springs, but retaining the full power hammer spring. The tension of the hammer spring still affects trigger pull, so instead of getting a 4-5 pound pull, I end up around 7 pounds, while still getting decent hammer strikes. It is a compromise you might keep in mind if run into this problem. |
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Do NOT use a weaker trigger spring without also using a weaker hammer spring. The trigger spring MUST do one very important thing... if the shooter presses the trigger almost to the point of hammer release, then decides not to take the shot, the trigger spring must be capable of returning the trigger to full engagement, even with a gritty, dirty, unlubricated sear surface. Otherwise, it is unsafe. Quite a bit of trigger pull reduction will be obtained by modifying the hammer spring alone. And this reduced hammer spring must be capable of reliably ignighting the primers. Only when that condition is satisfied should you obtain additional trigger pull reduction from modifying the trigger spring. |
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