Hammer springs for mini 14

Matt · November 7, 1999, 10:33 AM

Can anyone tell me where to get reduced poundage Hammer Springs for ruger mini 14? I've checked Brownells, can't find them there. I'd like to get a selection and try several different poundages. Part # and supplier would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Matt

George Stringer · November 7, 1999, 06:21 PM

Matt, contact Wolff at www.gunsprings.com. If anyone has them, they do. George

**Mal H** · November 7, 1999, 06:22 PM

Don't know where you are going to find a reduced hammer spring. Wolff has a heavier one on their site, but not reduced ones. You might want to email them to see if they have them or will make one for you. Wolff is pretty much the gun spring company. www.gunsprings.com

**Mal H** · November 7, 1999, 06:24 PM

George, what are the odds of posting this at almost exactly the same time?

**4V50 Gary** · November 7, 1999, 10:59 PM

Reduced hammer springs may compromise the reliability of your Mini14 when you run into a hard primer that refuses ignite.

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Matt · November 8, 1999, 07:15 PM

Just received my reply from Wolf Springs. They do not make and are not planning to make any reduced springs. I recently polished hammer and sear on both mine and my brothers mini. Brought both guns from unbearable to decent. Thought the spring would be the next step to getting a really nice trigger, since springs are not available, if anybody has any suggestions, please pass them my way. P.S. I know for this kind of work, I should send it to a gunsmith, but I have to learn somehow and it might as well be on my gun. Thanks again.
Matt

WalterGAII · November 9, 1999, 09:27 AM

I'd buy a JP trigger/hammer combo and install same in a Bushmaster Shorty carbine. Then I'd be sure I had that Mini along when I went boating. They make great river anchors.

If you don't like my boat anchor idea, then you might try Brownell's stock #049-114-001, Accuracy Rifle Systems adjustable trigger for Mini's @ $63.96.

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[This message has been edited by WalterGAII (edited November 09, 1999).]

Matt · November 9, 1999, 11:13 PM

Walter,OUCH!lol!thanks for the brownell's tip,....think this is enough to convince the wife i need to get that bushmaster????

WalterGAII · November 10, 1999, 03:45 PM

I choose lawyers a lot better than I choose wives, so I can't help you with the wife deal; however, if you can spring for the Bush, you really won't be sorry. Much easier to work on; many more easily-installed aftermarket parts, etc. Much better availability of hi-caps that work.

The JP trigger/hammer combo costs $135 in my Midway dealer's cat. Howver, I get a crisp, no-creep, no overtravel, 1.75# pull and shoot .5" with Berger match bullets.

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November 7, 1999, 10:33 AM	#1
Matt Member Join Date: September 14, 1999 Posts: 39	Can anyone tell me where to get reduced poundage Hammer Springs for ruger mini 14? I've checked Brownells, can't find them there. I'd like to get a selection and try several different poundages. Part # and supplier would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Matt

November 7, 1999, 06:21 PM	#2
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	Matt, contact Wolff at www.gunsprings.com. If anyone has them, they do. George

November 7, 1999, 06:22 PM	#3
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia Posts: 16,955	Don't know where you are going to find a reduced hammer spring. Wolff has a heavier one on their site, but not reduced ones. You might want to email them to see if they have them or will make one for you. Wolff is pretty much the gun spring company. www.gunsprings.com

November 7, 1999, 06:24 PM	#4
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia Posts: 16,955	George, what are the odds of posting this at almost exactly the same time?

November 7, 1999, 10:59 PM	#5
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,841	Reduced hammer springs may compromise the reliability of your Mini14 when you run into a hard primer that refuses ignite. ------------------ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt

November 8, 1999, 07:15 PM	#6
Matt Member Join Date: September 14, 1999 Posts: 39	Just received my reply from Wolf Springs. They do not make and are not planning to make any reduced springs. I recently polished hammer and sear on both mine and my brothers mini. Brought both guns from unbearable to decent. Thought the spring would be the next step to getting a really nice trigger, since springs are not available, if anybody has any suggestions, please pass them my way. P.S. I know for this kind of work, I should send it to a gunsmith, but I have to learn somehow and it might as well be on my gun. Thanks again. Matt

November 9, 1999, 09:27 AM	#7
WalterGAII Junior member Join Date: November 7, 1999 Posts: 1,516	I'd buy a JP trigger/hammer combo and install same in a Bushmaster Shorty carbine. Then I'd be sure I had that Mini along when I went boating. They make great river anchors. If you don't like my boat anchor idea, then you might try Brownell's stock #049-114-001, Accuracy Rifle Systems adjustable trigger for Mini's @ $63.96. ------------------ Shoot to kill; they'll stop when they're dead! [This message has been edited by WalterGAII (edited November 09, 1999).]

November 9, 1999, 11:13 PM	#8
Matt Member Join Date: September 14, 1999 Posts: 39	Walter,OUCH!lol!thanks for the brownell's tip,....think this is enough to convince the wife i need to get that bushmaster????

November 10, 1999, 03:45 PM	#9
WalterGAII Junior member Join Date: November 7, 1999 Posts: 1,516	I choose lawyers a lot better than I choose wives, so I can't help you with the wife deal; however, if you can spring for the Bush, you really won't be sorry. Much easier to work on; many more easily-installed aftermarket parts, etc. Much better availability of hi-caps that work. The JP trigger/hammer combo costs $135 in my Midway dealer's cat. Howver, I get a crisp, no-creep, no overtravel, 1.75# pull and shoot .5" with Berger match bullets. ------------------ Shoot to kill; they'll stop when they're dead!