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Omega218er 12-10-2016 07:59 PM

Thompson Renegade trigger
 
Hi all

Just have a question regarding the trigger on my Renegade. Without using the set trigger the trigger pull feels quite heavy, do any of you know if it can be lightened? 3-3 1/2 pounds would be great.

Thank you

Mark

muzzlestuffer 12-11-2016 03:30 AM


Originally Posted by Omega218er (Post 4284964)
Hi all

Just have a question regarding the trigger on my Renegade. Without using the set trigger the trigger pull feels quite heavy, do any of you know if it can be lightened? 3-3 1/2 pounds would be great.

Thank you

Mark

Yes I did mine but you have to take the lock apart and polish all the parts. You'll have to see how all the parts mate to each other and stone polish to fit. If you don't know how to you'll have to take to a gun Smith.

bronko22000 12-11-2016 07:42 PM

I guess muzzlestuffer knows since he's done it. But frankly I don't see the need for it. I always use the set trigger when shooting/hunting. The only time I use the front trigger solely is to lower the hammer from full cock if I do not want to shoot. My front trigger, once the rear is set, is very sensitive. Probably about 1/2 lb or less.

muzzlestuffer 12-12-2016 08:10 AM

Either way it never hurts to do a polish job on you lock parts and make sure everything fits properly it makes a difference and once you do one you can't stand not doing all of them !

Omega218er 12-13-2016 04:33 PM

Thank you all for your help and insight. I have talked to a gunsmith I trust and will have him work on it.

Thank you again

Mark

muzzlestuffer 12-13-2016 05:12 PM


Originally Posted by Omega218er (Post 4285363)
Thank you all for your help and insight. I have talked to a gunsmith I trust and will have him work on it.

Thank you again

Mark

sure let us know what he said and how much improvement there is in his work.

Blackpowdersmoke 12-13-2016 09:16 PM

Omega...

Before you go spending money to have it re-worked, have your G-smith set the trigger pull at what you would like it to be AFTER you've locked the set trigger. Why alter something thats adjustable when you can have the trigger pull you want? Just my .02

I've polished the bearing surfaces on all of my locks. But if you're not comfortable doing that or aren't able to dissassemble/reassemble your lock by yourself, by all means have a good Smith do it for you. My main point is, the trigger is factory adjustable and if you're uncertain of it's weight, or are striving for certain weight/pull...have it set to what you like AFTER the set trigger is locked.

BPS

Omega218er 12-15-2016 03:40 AM

Thank you,

How is the trigger weight adjustable while using the set trigger?

Blackpowdersmoke 12-15-2016 01:11 PM


Originally Posted by Omega218er (Post 4285529)
Thank you,

How is the trigger weight adjustable while using the set trigger?

Mark,

There's an adjustment screw between the two triggers. Squeeze the "set" trigger and then check the pull of the main trigger. Repeat this process if necessary adjusting the screw so that your main trigger will be at your desired poundage after you have squeezed or "set" if you will, your set trigger.

BPS

Omega218er 12-15-2016 01:51 PM

Hmm, I will give this a try. Thank you


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