10/22 trigger

TNRICK55 · 03-17-2008, 04:11 PM

how do you softin the trigger on a 10/22 anything you can do to make it smoother ?????

billy · 03-17-2008, 04:19 PM

i did this and it made a new gun out of mine.
Bobby pin trigger return spring install with pics

check this out also
this thread

p.s. i have done it to 3 different 10-22's

mitch_mckee · 03-17-2008, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TNRICK55

how do you softin the trigger on a 10/22 anything you can do to make it smoother ?????

I took mine apart and polished the contact surfaces on the trigger group with a extra fine diamond hone.

nathangdad · 03-18-2008, 12:04 AM

This gun has generated a phenominal aftermarket for all sorts of modifications which include custom triggers. I think you would be ahead to purchase a custom trigger or have a gunsmith specializing in this
gun work on your trigger as opposed to going at it yourself. Few of us have the knowledge, tools, micrometers, etc. to do this work. You just might be happier in the long run.

Big Dog · 03-18-2008, 04:50 AM

Unless you are into competition, the after-market stuff is too expensive for too little gain.
A good polishing of the trigger/sear surfaces (I use ultra-fine emory paper, that I use for modeling work) and a lighter trigger spring (a Pentel pen or pencil will do nicely!) are all that is needed. Made a BIG difference in my 10-22. No more "Lawyer-safe" hard trigger!

madcratebuilder · 03-18-2008, 08:56 AM

rimfirecentral.com has a ton of stickies on all the mods you can do. You can buy just about any part as aftermarket, or you can work the oem parts and get great results. I worked my bench gun down to 1pd 10oz trigger pull, with oem parts. Set screw in the sear and a few secrets on the trigger return.

Billy
Is your bobby pin holding up? I tried that and a few other mods on the return. None really worked for me, I ended up with a polished plunger, cut down spring and I add a hardened setscrew to the back of the trigger for the plunger to ride on.

TNRICK55 · 03-18-2008, 09:34 AM

thx guys for the input

billy · 03-19-2008, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madcratebuilder

rimfirecentral.com has a ton of stickies on all the mods you can do. You can buy just about any part as aftermarket, or you can work the oem parts and get great results. I worked my bench gun down to 1pd 10oz trigger pull, with oem parts. Set screw in the sear and a few secrets on the trigger return.

Billy
Is your bobby pin holding up? I tried that and a few other mods on the return. None really worked for me, I ended up with a polished plunger, cut down spring and I add a hardened setscrew to the back of the trigger for the plunger to ride on.

yes all three of them are still working fine.
that was a couple years ago that i did the mods.

lefty o · 03-19-2008, 08:36 PM

fastest and easiest way to get a decent trigger pull is to install either a power custom or volquartsen hammer ($30 or less).

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TNRICK55 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: TENNESSEE Posts: 74 Trader Rating: (0)	10/22 trigger how do you softin the trigger on a 10/22 anything you can do to make it smoother ????? __________________ 1st. GOD 2ND RIGHT TO KEEP AND BARE ARMS.

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billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 10,865 Trader Rating: (0)	i did this and it made a new gun out of mine. Bobby pin trigger return spring install with pics check this out also this thread p.s. i have done it to 3 different 10-22's __________________ i'll keep an eye out for ya! Last edited by billy; 03-17-2008 at 04:31 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

03-18-2008, 12:04 AM	#4
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,270 Trader Rating: (0)	Check aftermarket This gun has generated a phenominal aftermarket for all sorts of modifications which include custom triggers. I think you would be ahead to purchase a custom trigger or have a gunsmith specializing in this gun work on your trigger as opposed to going at it yourself. Few of us have the knowledge, tools, micrometers, etc. to do this work. You just might be happier in the long run.

03-18-2008, 04:50 AM	#5
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,071 Trader Rating: (0)	Unless you are into competition, the after-market stuff is too expensive for too little gain. A good polishing of the trigger/sear surfaces (I use ultra-fine emory paper, that I use for modeling work) and a lighter trigger spring (a Pentel pen or pencil will do nicely!) are all that is needed. Made a BIG difference in my 10-22. No more "Lawyer-safe" hard trigger! __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

03-18-2008, 08:56 AM	#6
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 498 Trader Rating: (0)	rimfirecentral.com has a ton of stickies on all the mods you can do. You can buy just about any part as aftermarket, or you can work the oem parts and get great results. I worked my bench gun down to 1pd 10oz trigger pull, with oem parts. Set screw in the sear and a few secrets on the trigger return. Billy Is your bobby pin holding up? I tried that and a few other mods on the return. None really worked for me, I ended up with a polished plunger, cut down spring and I add a hardened setscrew to the back of the trigger for the plunger to ride on. __________________ The difference between a hot dog and a weenie is a fine line.....

03-18-2008, 09:34 AM	#7
TNRICK55 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: TENNESSEE Posts: 74 Trader Rating: (0)	thx guys for the input __________________ 1st. GOD 2ND RIGHT TO KEEP AND BARE ARMS.

03-19-2008, 08:36 PM	#9
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,695 Trader Rating: (0)	fastest and easiest way to get a decent trigger pull is to install either a power custom or volquartsen hammer ($30 or less).