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Posted: 1/29/2010 2:56:19 PM EDT
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Greetings,
I just wanted to forward some information about my experience using ArmorAll on the Fire Control Group (Trigger Pack) of my STG-E4. After browsing through various threads on other forums, I came upon a post that detailed the use of ArmorAll on the FCG of a STG. As ArmorAll is an excellent treatment for all things plastic, I thought to give it a try because the dry teflon lube that I had originally applied to my FCG had negligible results. I pumped 2 sprays of standard ArmorAll over the entire FCG, dabbed the excess off and damn if it didn't feel like a new trigger. The difference was profound and it took less than 15 seconds. The viscosity of the formula is such that it finds its way into the friction points without any brushing or manipulation. I'll be trying this on my FS2000 later tonight and will report my findings. I have a trigger gauge and will provide measurements reflecting any change in the pull weight. IK know that if significantly improved the pull of my E4, however I neglected to measure the E4 prior to the application of the ArmorAll. I'll get back to everyone in a bit. |
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Well, curiously, as dramatically as the change was with the STG-E4, the ArmorAll had no positive effect on the FS2000. Trigger pull was, for all practical purposes, the same before and after the treatment at 9lbs. 11oz. The subjective 'feel' of the trigger was the same as well - didn't seem to be any smoother. Very disappointing. I would love to lighten up this trigger, but there seems to be no easy way to do it. In fact, I'm not aware of any professional service that offers trigger work on these rifles. If anyone has information in this regard, please reply to this thread. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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Are you going to put a leopard skin cover on the stock and hang fuzzy dice from it also?
This is so simple it may work. Wonder how long it will be effective?
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I treated my E4 with ArmorAll about 2 months ago and it still is effective. I have it on the FCG, on the trigger bar going into the stock and inside on the top of the interior trigger bar with the receiver out. I also put some on the inner parts of the takedown bar, and inside side of the stock where the receiver group slides into.
Once the warm temps show up it will be interesting to see if that affects effectiveness. |
| You can get the trigger of your AUG and/or AUG clone's to feel crisp and light. With a good polish, some silicone dry lube and a device like a trigger tamer or trigger lite you can get you trigger to be more than satisfactory. I and a few others have their triggers in the mid 4 lbs range and 2-3mm of total trigger pull. You can do a lot with some polishing compound or some 1000-2000 grit sand paper. Just take your time sanding down any raised time stamps or molding marks then spray the hell out of it with some silicone lube and you will be extremely happy. Even without a trigger lite (what I used) and just a polish my trigger was less than 8 lbs...Have fun it is well worth it. |
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the currently available stuff
I haven't detected any issues using the currently available stuff in my use. There's a big difference between dashboards and high-tech polymers used in firearms. I would guess the sunlight shining through a piece of glass is the real detrimental catalyst when considering the negative effects of Armor-All. |
| I'm thinking urban myth on the negative effects of Armor-All on plastics (even exposed to sunlight). Many motorcyclists have been using Armor-All since it's debut over 35 years ago with no problems. I've got two older touring motorcycles that get regular treatments of Armor-All, plastic touring bags, fairing and vinyl seats. I'm willing to try it on my trigger group if it helps. |
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It's more like the crappy plastic used in some older dashboards in some car brands than ArmorAll. I have a 1996 Ford Ranger thats gotten regular applications of ArmorAll for 14 years and the dash looks new. And it has seen 100+ temps in the summer.
I just pulled my trigger pack out after 2 months of ArmorAll and it looks fine. |
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