Has anyone ever used the Mcarbo springs for the 870 trigger?

SARuger · January 2, 2015, 05:26 AM

I was ordering a set for my Marlin 60 and 795 and saw that they make a set for the 870 so I ordered 4. It should make my triggers lighter. I was just wondering if anyone else had tried them.

For $22 for 4 trigger spring sets and free shipping I figured I couldn't go too wrong!

Dreaming100Straight · January 2, 2015, 10:49 AM

The gunsmith I use thought a light trigger was a bad idea on an 870 kept for defense. You might also consider that shotguns have been known to fire when dropped, although some argue that they are safe enough as is, which is another topic discussed in other threads. No need to hijack this one to beat that horse.

Pahoo · January 2, 2015, 11:02 AM

Somewhat associated with the 870. A few years back, I had an 1100, that I used for everything and it was a game-getter. I had a spare trigger group that had this type of springs set installed. It provided with a lighter/crisper trigger pull for my "slug" hunting. It shot more like a rifle than a shotgun and it handled great. Then when hunting "Upland" game I went back to the stock trigger so it shot like a shotgun. There was a clear difference between each one but not that hard to make the transition. .....

I have read that you pull the trigger on a shotgun and squeeze a trigger on a rifle. ....

Be Safe !!!

Virginian · January 2, 2015, 02:25 PM

Remington sells a target sear spring, and that's all I would ever change on an 870. I have changed about every spring there is in rifles and revolvers, but to me there is a big difference. Wolff are my go to guys for springs.

January 2, 2015, 05:26 AM	#1
SARuger Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2014 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 954	Has anyone ever used the Mcarbo springs for the 870 trigger? I was ordering a set for my Marlin 60 and 795 and saw that they make a set for the 870 so I ordered 4. It should make my triggers lighter. I was just wondering if anyone else had tried them. For $22 for 4 trigger spring sets and free shipping I figured I couldn't go too wrong!

January 2, 2015, 11:02 AM	#3
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	Dual purpose Somewhat associated with the 870. A few years back, I had an 1100, that I used for everything and it was a game-getter. I had a spare trigger group that had this type of springs set installed. It provided with a lighter/crisper trigger pull for my "slug" hunting. It shot more like a rifle than a shotgun and it handled great. Then when hunting "Upland" game I went back to the stock trigger so it shot like a shotgun. There was a clear difference between each one but not that hard to make the transition. ..... I have read that you pull the trigger on a shotgun and squeeze a trigger on a rifle. .... Be Safe !!! __________________ 'Fundamental truths' are easy to recognize because they are verified daily through simple observation and thus, require no testing.

January 2, 2015, 02:25 PM	#4
Virginian Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2012 Location: Williamsburg, Va. Posts: 1,528	Remington sells a target sear spring, and that's all I would ever change on an 870. I have changed about every spring there is in rifles and revolvers, but to me there is a big difference. Wolff are my go to guys for springs. __________________ What could have happened... did.

January 2, 2015, 10:49 AM	#2
Dreaming100Straight Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2013 Posts: 1,235	The gunsmith I use thought a light trigger was a bad idea on an 870 kept for defense. You might also consider that shotguns have been known to fire when dropped, although some argue that they are safe enough as is, which is another topic discussed in other threads. No need to hijack this one to beat that horse.