cheap trigger job

[Fromk]

I think the problem is that online tutorials can't show you what a teeny tiny bit of now missing material will cause parts not to catch each other correctly. Again, there's no undo button on that. This goes double for the fact that they're all somewhat unique.

If you want to do it yourself (I'm also all about hands on learning but I had the benefit of experienced friends looking over my shoulder) there are some precautions you can take.

First, this shouldn't be your only trigger set. Have some backup components and maybe even a set in your range bag you'll never modify so you'll have a properly and legally working gun. Always err on the side of safety. When it gets "pretty good" think seriously about stopping. If you can get a hold of a finished rifle or someone with that kind of experience so you can get a comparison that would be good.

When you're test firing is the time to really be careful. Do all the normal checks after re-assembling the rifle such as safety and dry fire. Start out with only one round at a time. Make sure the rifle resets correctly and all that. Then do ONLY TWO rounds. Make sure it's not going to double. Then three or four rounds to make sure it won't go full auto. Do each a few times to be sure. When you build up to a full mag (and I'm not saying go one at a time) remember that the mag release is the ultimate abort button if something goes wrong.

I think that covers the basics and I'm sure someone else will chime in if I forgot something important.

[soldier-of-the-apocalypse]

yeay i will definatly order another trigger set before atempting the job and that is why i like the j&p springs because ill have spares does anybody have pictures like before and after the trigger job

[BPTactical]

No how to pic's but I do have pic's of a Bushmaster that KB'd because it fired out of battery/ not fully locked due to a bubbafied trigger. Hammer followed the bolt carrier because of inadequate sear engagement.


Can't save people from themselves.................................

[soldier-of-the-apocalypse]

so if i was to have you do the job how much would it be

[IceAxe]

I know it's not the route you where interested in but I have to say that a drop in Timney was an easy fix for me. I just couldn't see how a "trigger job" would alter the creep I felt in my DPMS mil spec trigger. After using the Timney I can't imagine going back.

[Byte Stryke]

and there are people that have had their AR trigger redone by Bert that swear its better than a drop in...

Bert knows his shit.

I Liken it to surgery. Sure, you can watch a youtube video on how to perform surgery on your leg...

but wouldn't it be better to have someone that KNOWS exactly WTF he's doing?

[StagLefty]

and there are people that have had their AR trigger redone by Bert that swear its better than a drop in...

Bert knows his shit.

I Liken it to surgery. Sure, you can watch a youtube video on how to perform surgery on your leg...

but wouldn't it be better to have someone that KNOWS exactly WTF he's doing?

^This +1 While I understand being frugal. I don't agree with "cheap" when it comes to the mechanics of firearms. Accessories are one thing but I want to hear bang when I pull the trigger. See Bert

[SuperiorDG]

Quality isn't cheap and cheap isn't quality.

[soldier-of-the-apocalypse]

I know it's not the route you where interested in but I have to say that a drop in Timney was an easy fix for me. I just couldn't see how a "trigger job" would alter the creep I felt in my DPMS mil spec trigger. After using the Timney I can't imagine going back.

timney is way to light, this is gona probly be my beater rifle so it does not need a comp trigger. I just seen this topic on another forum and im still playing with the idea. I just wanted more info on trigger polishing.

[strm_trpr]

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