Trigger Adjustment on SRH

AR-10 · February 3, 2001, 11:28 AM

Is there any reason not to install an overtravel set screw on the trigger of a Ruger SRH .44 mag?

I asked a gunsmith to do it for me and he gave it a pass,saying it would make the DA/SA unreliable. I know this is not true,and told him so, because I put hot glue on the backside of the trigger the thickness I want the overtravel screw to protrude. The gun functioned fine and gave better acuracy.

I would like to drill and tap the trigger exactly in the center of the contact area the pad of my finger covers when I pull the trigger.Will this weaken the trigger enough to bend or break? That is the only drawback I can see.

George Stringer · February 3, 2001, 06:13 PM

Ar-10, I can see his concern, not so much in the DA as the single action. But, if you've already experimented and know the thickness you need I don't see a problem. Worst case scenario; You end up having to buy a new trigger. But I really don't see that happening. George

AR-10 · February 3, 2001, 06:16 PM

Already done! After completely disassembling the trigger group, I decided to mount the over-travel set screw in the back of the trigger guard. It took about two hours start to finish. A drill press was a big plus. I mounted a 6/32 allen head set screw and adjusted it to the trigger travel I wanted. I even managed to find the set screw I needed in stainless!! I'll wait till this Spring to range test it before I decide to lock-tite it or not.The trigger is still set at the same poundage,but has a much nicer feel now in single action.

Thanks for responding George. We both posted about the same time. I appreciate your imput.Thanks again.

February 3, 2001, 11:28 AM	#1
AR-10 Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2001 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,182	Is there any reason not to install an overtravel set screw on the trigger of a Ruger SRH .44 mag? I asked a gunsmith to do it for me and he gave it a pass,saying it would make the DA/SA unreliable. I know this is not true,and told him so, because I put hot glue on the backside of the trigger the thickness I want the overtravel screw to protrude. The gun functioned fine and gave better acuracy. I would like to drill and tap the trigger exactly in the center of the contact area the pad of my finger covers when I pull the trigger.Will this weaken the trigger enough to bend or break? That is the only drawback I can see.

February 3, 2001, 06:16 PM	#3
AR-10 Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2001 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,182	Already done! After completely disassembling the trigger group, I decided to mount the over-travel set screw in the back of the trigger guard. It took about two hours start to finish. A drill press was a big plus. I mounted a 6/32 allen head set screw and adjusted it to the trigger travel I wanted. I even managed to find the set screw I needed in stainless!! I'll wait till this Spring to range test it before I decide to lock-tite it or not.The trigger is still set at the same poundage,but has a much nicer feel now in single action. Thanks for responding George. We both posted about the same time. I appreciate your imput.Thanks again.

February 3, 2001, 06:13 PM	#2
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	Ar-10, I can see his concern, not so much in the DA as the single action. But, if you've already experimented and know the thickness you need I don't see a problem. Worst case scenario; You end up having to buy a new trigger. But I really don't see that happening. George