Ruger American trigger modification write up.

RCP Fab · March 12, 2013, 10:50 PM

Thanks to Dan Newberry for this mod. Just doing a quick how to.

This will lighten the trigger pull to approximately 2 lbs at the minimum setting. Perform at your own risk.

Step one, remove the pin (A)
Step two, remove the trigger adjustment screw (B)
Step three, remove the spring (C) that follows the blue line.
Step four, cut off 1.75 coils
Step five, sand the cut end of the spring flat
Step six, remove any burrs
Step seven, reassemble with the cut side of the spring toward the adjustment screw
Step eight, enjoy

Dan Newberry · March 12, 2013, 10:53 PM

Mention lifting the trigger assembly out after you've removed that pin...

RCP Fab · March 12, 2013, 10:54 PM

Hey, don't give away all the trade secrets now

Dan Newberry · March 12, 2013, 10:59 PM

good job on finding that photo... and marking it.

johnwilliamson062 · March 16, 2013, 12:23 AM

If you mess it up just mail it to Ruger with no explanation and they will give you a new trigger assembly before returning it

RCP Fab · March 16, 2013, 04:13 PM

Shot 70 rounds this morning. Doing this mod is a ridiculous improvement and I don't think I could comfortably shoot a stock trigger ever again.

March 12, 2013, 10:50 PM	#1
RCP Fab Member Join Date: February 22, 2013 Posts: 66	Ruger American trigger modification write up. Thanks to Dan Newberry for this mod. Just doing a quick how to. This will lighten the trigger pull to approximately 2 lbs at the minimum setting. Perform at your own risk. Step one, remove the pin (A) Step two, remove the trigger adjustment screw (B) Step three, remove the spring (C) that follows the blue line. Step four, cut off 1.75 coils Step five, sand the cut end of the spring flat Step six, remove any burrs Step seven, reassemble with the cut side of the spring toward the adjustment screw Step eight, enjoy

March 12, 2013, 10:53 PM	#2
Dan Newberry Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2012 Location: Wytheville, VA Posts: 183	Mention lifting the trigger assembly out after you've removed that pin... __________________ *www.BANGSTEEL.com* Practical Long Range Rifle Courses... Optimal Charge Weight handload consulting

March 12, 2013, 10:59 PM	#4
Dan Newberry Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2012 Location: Wytheville, VA Posts: 183	good job on finding that photo... and marking it. __________________ *www.BANGSTEEL.com* Practical Long Range Rifle Courses... Optimal Charge Weight handload consulting

March 16, 2013, 12:23 AM	#5
johnwilliamson062 Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 6,108	If you mess it up just mail it to Ruger with no explanation and they will give you a new trigger assembly before returning it __________________ $0 of an NRA membership goes to legislative action or court battles. Not a dime. Only money contributed to the NRA-ILA or NRA-PVF. Of course, you could just donate to the Second Amendment Foundation I was feeling pretty good, then I looked around and realized I am not swimming or on fire.

March 12, 2013, 10:54 PM	#3
RCP Fab Member Join Date: February 22, 2013 Posts: 66	Hey, don't give away all the trade secrets now

March 16, 2013, 04:13 PM	#6
RCP Fab Member Join Date: February 22, 2013 Posts: 66	Shot 70 rounds this morning. Doing this mod is a ridiculous improvement and I don't think I could comfortably shoot a stock trigger ever again.