John Thompson Posted October 8, 2002 Share Posted October 8, 2002 Brownell's lists four trigger parts packs on the far right column on page seven. I'm thinking of the hammer & ser package but I want to go as cheap as possible and only get what's really worht it. Ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Schwab Posted October 8, 2002 Share Posted October 8, 2002 I believe everyone swears by just throwing in a Volq. hammer as a poor man's trigger job, but your best bet may be to hang out here for awhile: http://rimfirecentral.com/forums/ Specifically, they have a "10/22 Action" forum. Hope this helps. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted October 8, 2002 Share Posted October 8, 2002 The Volquartsen hammer was what I did.. works great and easy to install. Fix the bolt-lock-back while you're in there and maybe throw on a mag release if you anticipate speed reloads in your future. (Edited by shred at 1:00 pm on Oct. 8, 2002) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kspeer Posted October 9, 2002 Share Posted October 9, 2002 I did the Volq. hammer thing as well. I used to race R/C cars and I had some shims for the stub axles and they fit the hammer bushings well. I also drilled and tapped the trigger guard and used a 4/40 set screw (from the r/c racing days) and made an overtravel stop as well. You can buy the set screws from the little parts pins at Ace Hardware. If my shims wouldnt have worked, I was going to take an Aluminum can and cut some out of there. I have done about 15 10/22 trigger jobs with Clark and the high end Volq. kits. They are pretty good, but a bit high. Recently I had a guy want me to install a CF barrel and Volq. 2000 trigger group in his gun, and that's the cats meow!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 Or just send your gun to CPC at http://www.ct-precision.com CPC is about the best at 10/22's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 Thanks for the tip on DIY overtravel - good work! I did just the hammer thing in 2 rugers - I think it nets about 95% of the gains anyone would want; frankly, I think that $200+ for the triggergaurd2000 is serious overkill when $30 to $40 for the Volq or powercustom hammer alone will get you reliably under 2 lbs. - maybe I am still bitter about the cancellation of the Black Creek match in Area 8 due to the rimfire benchrest nationals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kspeer Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 DIY, I love the channel! I agree about the hammer though, the only downside is the pull is a bit longer than the complete kit, but after adapting to the original pull it was like WOW!! No doubt the Volq unit is expensive, but I sighted the rifle in for the guy because I installed a new scope for him also. I have to say that I was still very impressed with the unit. If money was no object I would own one, but my wife would kill me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted October 11, 2002 Share Posted October 11, 2002 "If money was no object I would own one, but my wife would kill me." Yeah, I know what you mean - my girlfriend knows how to shoot too - it was dangerous enough for us men back in the days when women were armed only with rolling pins; now they know how to use firearms, serrated knives (shivers) etc. Still not sure how to cover up ordering that .50 cal (the one I really REALLY need to have). Any thoughts on sneaking it into the house unoticed?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhgtyre Posted October 11, 2002 Share Posted October 11, 2002 Carlos wrote: "Any thoughts on sneaking it into the house unoticed?? Carlos, To sneak the 50 cal into the house you will first need to buy a new motorcycle or big screen television. While she is staring at that and screaming at you have a buddy sneak the 50 cal in through the back door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted October 11, 2002 Share Posted October 11, 2002 Buy a Harley...then a year later you can say..."Honey, you were right. I'll sell the bike...if it's that important to you..." With the Harley, you won't lose your a$$. (But, maybe she will want you to keep it. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kspeer Posted October 11, 2002 Share Posted October 11, 2002 No, make no mistake, the wife likes to shoot, the first time she fired an AR-15 she loved it. Presently she is saving to get a 1911 for IDPA competition. The problem is that she is working full time and going to school part time and trying to pay tuition is a bear!!! I have a friend who buys nothing but black rifles, bolt, semi-auto, even shotguns. His wife will ask "Where did you get that one?" He just smiles and say's "I have had that one for years, I just wanted to shoot it!" Smart guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Thompson Posted October 12, 2002 Author Share Posted October 12, 2002 I'm going to go with the hammer idea. Thanks fellas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moneypenny Posted October 20, 2002 Share Posted October 20, 2002 Like kyle's idea best, but who can afford a harley. Build the gun in pieces, did that with a couple AR's. wouldn't believe the a man can get away with when the people he is hiding it from aren't shooters. buy her the 1911 for birthday/christmas... i've always wanted to do that but none of the women in my life would have not learned to use it JUST to shoot me for using it as a gift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moneypenny Posted October 20, 2002 Share Posted October 20, 2002 DOH. thats right... i second the hammer. then later you can put a trigger in it if you want. (over travel stops are a big thing in my opinion. bolt release is a simple dremil/filing opperation too, might as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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