Volquartsen upgrade?

Snakebite · 08-18-2004, 07:37 PM

Since the Power Custom kit I ordered a few months ago was "not available" any more and a few nasty e-mails later, I ordered the catalogue from Volquartsen. Oooh boy..nice stuff!
I still want to do the whole nine yards on the trigger for the 10-22 and would get the complete kit. Its cheaper than Power Custom too.
Anybody have one of these? I know Volquartsen makes some darn nice (expensive) 10-22's but wondered about the do it yourself kits.

Shamus · 08-19-2004, 12:12 AM

I agree Volquartsen makes some nice stuff. The 10/22 stock Ruger trigger is about 5 1/2 lbs. If you replace the Hammer with a VQ version it will get you down to about 2-2 1/2 lbs. Anything else you put into the factory trigger won't really help the trigger pull.
I'd add a bolt buffer and an extended mag release and thats about it.
Volquartsen does sell a complete trigger group for just under $200 to replace the factory setup. Trigger pull drops down to around 14/16 oz. which is better for bench shooting but a tad light for critter stalking. If you really want the best trigger group made they come from Kidd. Just about $300 delivered. Down to 8oz. and bench shooting all the way.

I have a couple VQ trigger groups and eventually will get a Kidd, but all I shoot is benchrest targets.

Now a barrel is another accuracy investment. If your thinking about one Green Mountain makes the hands-down winner.

just my 2¢

lefty o · 08-19-2004, 12:25 AM

if your going to get volquartsen, just get the hammer. the rest of the junk isnt worth the money. ill second the kidd trigger- mine is great .

Snakebite · 08-19-2004, 04:24 PM

Thanks guys. Thats what I wanted to hear. That should save me about $100 and still get the trigger pull down to acceptable levels. At least I can still shoot it until I save some money for the Kidd trigger.

ruger22com · 08-26-2004, 10:10 PM

I have a side by side review of both vq and pc hammers at my ruger help site at http://ruger22.com

check it out!

colt45 · 08-26-2004, 10:15 PM

i have thier upgardes on my slabside mkII. nice stuff.

Snakebite · 08-27-2004, 08:47 PM

I got it today. It came in a big padded manila envelope. I opened it up and pulled out a small plastic bag with the new parts.
It took me about 1/2 second to look at the parts and go CRAP! Thats all $135 buys?!!!
It better work darn good and guide every bullet to the target for that kind of money.
I'll find out this weekend if I dont send the springs flying into oblivion when I work on it.

08-18-2004, 07:37 PM	#1
Snakebite Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tucson, Mexico Posts: 1,846	Volquartsen upgrade? Since the Power Custom kit I ordered a few months ago was "not available" any more and a few nasty e-mails later, I ordered the catalogue from Volquartsen. Oooh boy..nice stuff! I still want to do the whole nine yards on the trigger for the 10-22 and would get the complete kit. Its cheaper than Power Custom too. Anybody have one of these? I know Volquartsen makes some darn nice (expensive) 10-22's but wondered about the do it yourself kits.

08-26-2004, 10:10 PM	#5
ruger22com Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mobile Alabama Posts: 732	hammer I have a side by side review of both vq and pc hammers at my ruger help site at http://ruger22.com check it out! __________________ Visit CheapGunParts.com today! Over 150 10/22 accessories!

08-26-2004, 10:15 PM	#6
colt45 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Occupied Territories of New York (Buffalo) Posts: 2,898	i have thier upgardes on my slabside mkII. nice stuff. __________________ "A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity" -Sigmund Freud, General Introduction to Psychoanalysis "If guns cause crime, all of mine are defective." - Ted Nugent "Self-defense is Nature's eldest law." -John Dryden

08-19-2004, 12:12 AM	#2
Shamus Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 11	I agree Volquartsen makes some nice stuff. The 10/22 stock Ruger trigger is about 5 1/2 lbs. If you replace the Hammer with a VQ version it will get you down to about 2-2 1/2 lbs. Anything else you put into the factory trigger won't really help the trigger pull. I'd add a bolt buffer and an extended mag release and thats about it. Volquartsen does sell a complete trigger group for just under $200 to replace the factory setup. Trigger pull drops down to around 14/16 oz. which is better for bench shooting but a tad light for critter stalking. If you really want the best trigger group made they come from Kidd. Just about $300 delivered. Down to 8oz. and bench shooting all the way. I have a couple VQ trigger groups and eventually will get a Kidd, but all I shoot is benchrest targets. Now a barrel is another accuracy investment. If your thinking about one Green Mountain makes the hands-down winner. just my 2¢

08-19-2004, 12:25 AM	#3
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 5,360	if your going to get volquartsen, just get the hammer. the rest of the junk isnt worth the money. ill second the kidd trigger- mine is great .

08-19-2004, 04:24 PM	#4
Snakebite Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tucson, Mexico Posts: 1,846	Thanks guys. Thats what I wanted to hear. That should save me about $100 and still get the trigger pull down to acceptable levels. At least I can still shoot it until I save some money for the Kidd trigger.

08-27-2004, 08:47 PM	#7
Snakebite Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tucson, Mexico Posts: 1,846	I got it today. It came in a big padded manila envelope. I opened it up and pulled out a small plastic bag with the new parts. It took me about 1/2 second to look at the parts and go CRAP! Thats all $135 buys?!!! It better work darn good and guide every bullet to the target for that kind of money. I'll find out this weekend if I dont send the springs flying into oblivion when I work on it.