Replacement triggers available for Ruger American Gen 2?

[Mcfish]

I just got a Ruger American Gen 2 and I'd like to switch out the trigger with an aftermarket. Does anyone know of anyone making one yet? Or if a replacement for a Gen 1 would work? TIA

 

[robtattoo]

I'm not a lawyer, but I seem to remember reading somewhere that it uses the same trigger as the Mk1
If so, I can highly recommend the Timney

 

[jjohnsonElknewbie]

If you hate the accu-trigger blade then by all means replace the trigger. However, if it's just pulling too heavy, you can likely replace the trigger spring with a McArbo for about $20 shipped. Super easy install.

https://www.mcarbo.com/ruger-american-rifle-trigger-spring-kit.aspx

 

[Mcfish]

If you hate the accu-trigger blade then by all means replace the trigger. However, if it's just pulling too heavy, you can likely replace the trigger spring with a McArbo for about $20 shipped. Super easy install.

https://www.mcarbo.com/ruger-american-rifle-trigger-spring-kit.aspx

I'm no fan of the blade, but the creep is unacceptable.

 

[robtattoo]

If you hate the accu-trigger blade then by all means replace the trigger. However, if it's just pulling too heavy, you can likely replace the trigger spring with a McArbo for about $20 shipped. Super easy install.

https://www.mcarbo.com/ruger-american-rifle-trigger-spring-kit.aspx

Only downside to the spring, if you have a trigger like mine was (long, heavy & gritty pull) all it changes is the weight.
The Timney is like a glass rod. No creep, hardly any over travel & a beautiful break.

In my experience, Ruger are pretty cool about answering questions over the phone. I'd definitely call & check cross compatability before spending Timney money.

 

[jjohnsonElknewbie]

Only downside to the spring, if you have a trigger like mine was (long, heavy & gritty pull) all it changes is the weight.
The Timney is like a glass rod. No creep, hardly any over travel & a beautiful break.

Roger that and just trying to save a guy a c-note.

 

[robtattoo]

Roger that and just trying to save a guy a c-note.

Can't fault you for that!

 

[WormSportsman]

If you hate the accu-trigger blade then by all means replace the trigger. However, if it's just pulling too heavy, you can likely replace the trigger spring with a McArbo for about $20 shipped. Super easy install.

https://www.mcarbo.com/ruger-american-rifle-trigger-spring-kit.aspx

I just swapped out the springs on a 5.56 ranch rifle and 6.5 creed Predator. I was pretty impressed with the difference it made for a cheap and easy swap. Way better than the stock spring and made the trigger pull feel more crisp to me.

 

[Mcfish]

Only downside to the spring, if you have a trigger like mine was (long, heavy & gritty pull) all it changes is the weight.
The Timney is like a glass rod. No creep, hardly any over travel & a beautiful break.

In my experience, Ruger are pretty cool about answering questions over the phone. I'd definitely call & check cross compatability before spending Timney money.

I've called and haven't spoke to a human yet.

 

[Mcfish]

Timney replied to my email and told me their American trigger will not work in the Gen 2, but their engineers are on it and a replacement will be coming shortly. Good news

On another note, I've called Ruger a few times at two different locations and still can't get through to a human. Kind of frustrating...

 

[HandgunHTR]

Timney replied to my email and told me their American trigger will not work in the Gen 2, but their engineers are on it and a replacement will be coming shortly. Good news

On another note, I've called Ruger a few times at two different locations and still can't get through to a human. Kind of frustrating...

From what I understand, the Gen 1 triggers will work, it will just make the safety into a two-position, rather than the three-position that the Gen 2 is designed with.

 

[robtattoo]

From what I understand, the Gen 1 triggers will work, it will just make the safety into a two-position, rather than the three-position that the Gen 2 is designed with.

Thaaaat's what it was that I read!
I knew I'd seen something, somewhere about the gen1/gen2 triggers.

 

[Mcfish]

From what I understand, the Gen 1 triggers will work, it will just make the safety into a two-position, rather than the three-position that the Gen 2 is designed with.

There's the answer I've been searching for! I wondered if that was the only difference. I'll order one today. Many thanks

 

[huntsman22]

Will the Timney triggers for the gen2 make the gen 1 a 3-position, too?.....

 

[bigeyedfish]

I just removed the spring completely from my Gen 1. Massive improvement. I may pick up the M-Carbo spring just to have something in there, but I haven't seen the need yet.

 

[Mcfish]

I just removed the spring completely from my Gen 1. Massive improvement. I may pick up the M-Carbo spring just to have something in there, but I haven't seen the need yet.

Interesting, I'll give that a try. I had the adjustment screw in by just a few threads and the trigger was still at 4.13 lbs. I'd say there is at least .012-.015 of creep that I can see while adjusting.

 

[Mcfish]

I need to give a shout out to OpticsPlanet. I ordered my trigger from them (very user friendly app) and after I ordered I received a discount offer for signing up to their site. I shot them a quick email on how to apply the discount to the order I had placed without having to cancel and reorder. Within 15 minutes I received an email on how to quickly remedy the situation. And the trigger has already started the shipping process.

They have a happy new customer to say the least.

 

[Mcfish]

Update...

They did change the safety spring setup in the Gen 2 trigger. If you go with a trigger that needs you to take the stock safety set up to complete the trigger, a Gen 1 trigger won't work.

I ended up with a JARD trigger that has the safety already built in. It is a major improvement over stock.

 

[echampion8]

JARD just released a gen ii trigger. 2 variants available. One straight shoe and one curved. Available in 8, 14, 16, 20, 24 oz.

JARD Trigger System for Ruger American® Generation II

 

[JJ3]

I just removed the spring completely from my Gen 1. Massive improvement. I may pick up the M-Carbo spring just to have something in there, but I haven't seen the need yet.

I’ve done ball point pen springs on a couple with great roi haha