Changing out Ruger MKII Trigger HELP!

Hook_N_Bullet · February 13, 2002, 08:57 PM

I can't get the Dang Trigger Pivoy pin out! I'm afraid to tap too hard, but the sucker doesnt want to budge.

Anything I'm missing?

Hook_N_Bullet · February 13, 2002, 09:03 PM

Forget it! I grew some nuggets and smacked it a little harder; out she came!

Chris Orndorff · February 13, 2002, 10:22 PM

I'm not sure if the trigger pivot pin is so fitted, but some of the pins in the MkII have a "cannelure" around one end of the pin, into which fits a wire spring. Easier to lift the spring away from the pin and then push the pin out. Smacking it hard also works, but can damage the spring.

**James K** · February 14, 2002, 01:59 AM

The older guns used an inside "E" ring to retain the trigger pin. More than one frame was ruined by using a bigger hammer.

Jim

markmcj · February 14, 2002, 02:37 AM

That little spring is the killer in those pistols...... Never had alot of trouble with the mainspring housing........

February 13, 2002, 08:57 PM	#1
Hook_N_Bullet Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2000 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 127	Changing out Ruger MKII Trigger HELP! I can't get the Dang Trigger Pivoy pin out! I'm afraid to tap too hard, but the sucker doesnt want to budge. Anything I'm missing? __________________ Dave "You are what you do, when it counts" The Massao

February 13, 2002, 09:03 PM	#2
Hook_N_Bullet Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2000 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 127	Forget it! I grew some nuggets and smacked it a little harder; out she came! __________________ Dave "You are what you do, when it counts" The Massao

February 14, 2002, 01:59 AM	#4
James K Staff Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 16,445	The older guns used an inside "E" ring to retain the trigger pin. More than one frame was ruined by using a bigger hammer. Jim __________________ Jim K

February 13, 2002, 10:22 PM	#3
Chris Orndorff Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 1999 Location: Utah Posts: 233	I'm not sure if the trigger pivot pin is so fitted, but some of the pins in the MkII have a "cannelure" around one end of the pin, into which fits a wire spring. Easier to lift the spring away from the pin and then push the pin out. Smacking it hard also works, but can damage the spring.

February 14, 2002, 02:37 AM	#5
markmcj Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2000 Posts: 136	That little spring is the killer in those pistols...... Never had alot of trouble with the mainspring housing........