Ruger 22/45 trigger job

Big George · August 1, 2000, 05:03 PM

Curious as to whether to buy the Volquartsen trigger kit for $75, and install it myself, or pay a smith $75. to do an action job.

I would like to get about 2-2.5 lbs, crisp, to compliment my Kimber and Springfield.

George Stringer · August 2, 2000, 07:57 AM

Big George, it's 6 of one and half dozen of another if the drop in parts will give you the trigger you want. Personally I'd rather have a smith do it. George

JoeHatley · August 2, 2000, 09:12 AM

Big George,

The Volquartsen kit is more than capable of getting you the let off you are looking for. It did in my 22/45.

The real question is do you want to mess with it, or do you have someone handy to farm the job out to?

If you like to tinker, it's a fun project...

Joe

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Go NRA

Big George · August 2, 2000, 09:18 AM

Thanks George, I am leaning toward the smith route.

I was lucky on my Charles Daly, when another old jarhead and I dropped in a bunch of parts and came out with a great 1911 with a 2.5 lb. crisp trigger. It's totally reliable.

With the Ruger, I'm more cautious, cuz, although I've had the gun apart several times, I don't feel comfortable trying a trigger job. If, indeed, the Volquartsen kit just "drops in" I would be in good shape. That's why I queried this board. The stock gun has about a 3.5 lb trigger with lots of take up, and gobs of overtravel. That won't hack it!

Hopefully, we'll hear from somebody who has done the Volquartsen kit. (Same as Mark II)

Corey · August 3, 2000, 11:20 AM

I would not mind getting an answer on this topic either. I just bought a Ruger Mark II with the 5.5" bull barrel. I tried it out a week ago and it is a better shooter than I am at this time, but the trigger travel has quite a bit to be desired. My main problem with taking it to smithy is that I am Canadian and the government has made it a pain in the butt to take a pistol to a smithy. If somebody could answer Big George's question about the "ease" of drop in parts, I might order them and do it myself.

Ledbetter · August 3, 2000, 05:23 PM

Greetings,

When I first got my MkII I asked about trigger work on this board and somebody clued me in that the trigger improves with use, especially if you don't lube the workings. I have found this to be true. You may want to shoot the gun for six or eight months and then decide. Doubt that the release weight will decrease to 2.5#, though.

Regards,

Ledbetter

August 1, 2000, 05:03 PM	#1
Big George Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 1999 Location: Lynchburg, Va Posts: 125	Curious as to whether to buy the Volquartsen trigger kit for $75, and install it myself, or pay a smith $75. to do an action job. I would like to get about 2-2.5 lbs, crisp, to compliment my Kimber and Springfield.

August 2, 2000, 07:57 AM	#2
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	Big George, it's 6 of one and half dozen of another if the drop in parts will give you the trigger you want. Personally I'd rather have a smith do it. George

August 2, 2000, 09:12 AM	#3
JoeHatley Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 1999 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,135	Big George, The Volquartsen kit is more than capable of getting you the let off you are looking for. It did in my 22/45. The real question is do you want to mess with it, or do you have someone handy to farm the job out to? If you like to tinker, it's a fun project... Joe ------------------ Go NRA

August 2, 2000, 09:18 AM	#4
Big George Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 1999 Location: Lynchburg, Va Posts: 125	Thanks George, I am leaning toward the smith route. I was lucky on my Charles Daly, when another old jarhead and I dropped in a bunch of parts and came out with a great 1911 with a 2.5 lb. crisp trigger. It's totally reliable. With the Ruger, I'm more cautious, cuz, although I've had the gun apart several times, I don't feel comfortable trying a trigger job. If, indeed, the Volquartsen kit just "drops in" I would be in good shape. That's why I queried this board. The stock gun has about a 3.5 lb trigger with lots of take up, and gobs of overtravel. That won't hack it! Hopefully, we'll hear from somebody who has done the Volquartsen kit. (Same as Mark II)

August 3, 2000, 11:20 AM	#5
Corey Member Join Date: February 14, 1999 Posts: 58	I would not mind getting an answer on this topic either. I just bought a Ruger Mark II with the 5.5" bull barrel. I tried it out a week ago and it is a better shooter than I am at this time, but the trigger travel has quite a bit to be desired. My main problem with taking it to smithy is that I am Canadian and the government has made it a pain in the butt to take a pistol to a smithy. If somebody could answer Big George's question about the "ease" of drop in parts, I might order them and do it myself.

August 3, 2000, 05:23 PM	#6
Ledbetter Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2000 Location: California USA Posts: 4,533	Greetings, When I first got my MkII I asked about trigger work on this board and somebody clued me in that the trigger improves with use, especially if you don't lube the workings. I have found this to be true. You may want to shoot the gun for six or eight months and then decide. Doubt that the release weight will decrease to 2.5#, though. Regards, Ledbetter