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Posted: 10/22/2007 6:30:24 AM EDT
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I have a Colt 6920. I bought it new and have never been able to shoot it that well. The problem is the trigger pull is so heavy you just can't really shoot it well. Yesterday I went to the range. I took my 6920 and my old 94 Winchester. At 100 yards with the Winchester from kneeling I put three rounds onto about 4" with an "X" and two "10"s. That is with iron. It is not like I can't shoot, but with the AR I am lucky to get that at 50 yards. I looked at the Rock River 2 stage trigger which a buddy has in his gun. He claims it is good and rugged but I don't see a version for the Colt size pins. I am tempted to have my factory trigger cleaned up if it could be brought to 6 pounds or better and still be rugged. So my question is: What is the best a factory trigger can be and what is the best hard use two stage trigger for a Colt? |
| All new and most old Colts use larger than standard trigger and hammer pins, but it seems like you are already aware of that. Many of the companies who make upgraded triggers, make them for Colts. RRA does make one, its listed in their catalog. Chip McCormick is a nicer trigger, and they make one for Colt's as well. But I havent been able to find a Chip for a Colt in a little while. |
| The best hard use 2 stage trigger is the Geissele high speed trigger. It is $275 and worth every penny. It will provide a shorter reset and over travel than their trigger without adjustments. If you like single stage triggers but want a 2 stage for precission you cannt do better. Do not think you can just buy the new Geissele with no adjustments and get the same trigger for less money as it will be alonger pull and heavier in weight and result in a different feel. They have Colt large pin versions. |
| Try the Timney trigger. It is a drop in unit that only requires you to tighten two allen screws. Here is a link to a Site Sponsor site with a good price on the Colt version. Timney trigger from PK Firearms |
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I just sent my Colt "Match" trigger assy to [email protected] for him to work some magic on it. He told me that it would be a 4 lbs trigger with no creep. Price was very reasonable, too. Particularly considering the high cost of drop-in replacement units. Will post my first impressions on this thread when I receive it back. |
I have an LMT 2-stage and 2 Bill Springfield trigger jobs. His price is $30 or so.. But not even considering price, on my scoped AR I prefer the springfield trigger. For an up close rifle, home defense and all of that, perhaps the extra trigger travel of the two-stage is a bit safer when you are crapping your pants from adrenaline. |
The web block or the pinned in version? I am certain a Timney will not fit into a pinned-in sear block Colt. I think the same is true for the Chip McCormick drop in trigger as well. |
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The web block is aluminum and part of the receiver itself. The steel pinned in blocks have a section raised above the level of the receiver to extend into the upper and have "Colt" stamped on them. The raised portion ensures you don't run an M16 bolt carrier with that lower. |
As promised: Received it back today; exactly seven days after putting it in the mailbox. I don't have a trigger gauge, but it is a bit lighter than when I sent it. I have little doubt that it is, in fact, four lbs. Creep was perhaps 90% eliminated, with it only being detectable if I "milk" the trigger. Otherwise, it breaks cleanly. Definately worth the $29 (cool dude discount  ) price tag, IMHO. It went from being mediocre, to being pretty darn good.
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