Browning Maxus lefty trigger conversion

X_shooter · December 11, 2011, 09:07 PM

The manual says the safety can be converted to left hand operation by a qualified gunsmith. Does anyone know if that requires parts? While I would like to find a gunsmith, if I could find a good diagram, instructions and parts if required, I think I could manage it. Anybody try it before?

Orphanedcowboy · December 13, 2011, 04:00 AM

I have done it for friends on Golds and SX-2s let me pull my trigger and look at it, I will snap some pictures as well.

X_shooter · December 13, 2011, 08:30 PM

That would be great. I am usually more curious and try to tear things down myself for a look see. I don't want to goof it up since its new and I have yet to find any details on how its done. Usually you find something on the net, but this time nada. Thanks for your response.

X_shooter · December 16, 2011, 07:18 PM

I took the plunge and pulled it apart myself. Thanks for the offer cowboy.

1. Make sure the firearm is unloaded
2. Pull the trigger assembly pins
3. Pull the assembly
4. Pull the spring in pic 1 carefully (it can launch about six feet)
5. Push the little retention pin up and slide the safety bar out
6. Push the pin back down and pull out of the hole
7. Flip the assembly over
8. Push the retention pin through the hole on the side you are looking at
9. Flip the safety bar around and slide in the hole si it show red on the correct side
10. Push the retention pin down to retain the safety bar
11. Squeeze the spring back in its place carefully (it can launch six feet)
12. Insert the assembly back in the receiver
13. Push the pins back into place
14. Cycle and ensure that it works on and off

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Orphanedcowboy · December 17, 2011, 04:20 AM

I haven't had time, hunted everyday since i posted that and kept thinking the birds would thin but there thicker now than anytime this season. i saw a raft of about 30/35 canvasbacks with 4-5 big bull shooters, so back at it this morning

X_shooter · December 17, 2011, 10:37 PM

No worries. It was so easy it was ridiculous. They should just put the directions in the manual.
Good hunting! Need to take advantage when it comes.

December 11, 2011, 09:07 PM	#1
X_shooter Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 274	Browning Maxus lefty trigger conversion The manual says the safety can be converted to left hand operation by a qualified gunsmith. Does anyone know if that requires parts? While I would like to find a gunsmith, if I could find a good diagram, instructions and parts if required, I think I could manage it. Anybody try it before? __________________ X_shooter

December 13, 2011, 08:30 PM	#3
X_shooter Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 274	That would be great. I am usually more curious and try to tear things down myself for a look see. I don't want to goof it up since its new and I have yet to find any details on how its done. Usually you find something on the net, but this time nada. Thanks for your response. __________________ X_shooter

December 17, 2011, 10:37 PM	#6
X_shooter Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 274	No worries. It was so easy it was ridiculous. They should just put the directions in the manual. Good hunting! Need to take advantage when it comes. __________________ X_shooter

December 13, 2011, 04:00 AM	#2
Orphanedcowboy Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 194	I have done it for friends on Golds and SX-2s let me pull my trigger and look at it, I will snap some pictures as well.

December 17, 2011, 04:20 AM	#5
Orphanedcowboy Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 194	I haven't had time, hunted everyday since i posted that and kept thinking the birds would thin but there thicker now than anytime this season. i saw a raft of about 30/35 canvasbacks with 4-5 big bull shooters, so back at it this morning