I just wanted to pass along something that many of you already know, I'm sure, but I want to give credit where it is due. I recently sent my stock 10/22 trigger group to David at Brimstone Gunsmithing for their "Tier 3" trigger job. The Tier 3 is the least expensive of the three choices for 10/22 trigger jobs they offer. It uses all the stock parts, but they clean them up and polish them to make the trigger smoother, and adjust the pull to whatever weight you specify within a range of about 2.0 - 3.5 lbs. Also, they include an auto-close bolt mod, which allows you to close the locked-open bolt simply by tugging it slightly further back and releasing (thus not requiring manipulation of the factory release lever in front of the trigger guard).
I sent my trigger out on Monday the 10th, all the way about as far as you can get from my home in Alabama to Washington state. I got an email from David on Wed. the 12th saying he got my trigger and to expect a 3 week turn-around. Then, a few days later on Sat. the 15th, imagine my surprise when he emailed me again to say that my trigger was done, and that it came out very nice and right at the 2.75 lb. pull I requested! I received it back on Wed. the 19th, just 9 days from when I shipped it out. I installed it and dry-fired it a few times to get the feel of it. My impression was that it was very nice! Then yesterday I took it out to my range and tried it out. I have to say I couldn't be happier. The stock trigger was so awful that I didn't enjoy shooting the gun. Now the trigger makes the gun so much more fun to shoot. It isn't "perfect," nor do they promise a "perfect" or "competition" trigger for their Tier 3 job. What you get is a two-stage feel, with just a bit of slack in the beginning, then you feel the contact with the sear. Then there may be just the tiniest bit of creep (but smooth, and no grit) before a very light, crisp break. In other words, an excellent trigger for an all-around, field gun. My groups improved considerably at all ranges, and I can say that any remaining deficiencies in accuracy cannot be blamed on the trigger. I am very impressed, and very glad I made this choice. The best part is that they only charge 35 bucks (plus 5 for return shipping), which I feel is an outstanding value for a guy like me who just wants a decent, shootable trigger in his 10/22, doesn't need a competition trigger, and doesn't want to spend a fortune.
If you are looking for something similar, I can heartily recommend Brimstone's Tier 3 job.
I sent my trigger out on Monday the 10th, all the way about as far as you can get from my home in Alabama to Washington state. I got an email from David on Wed. the 12th saying he got my trigger and to expect a 3 week turn-around. Then, a few days later on Sat. the 15th, imagine my surprise when he emailed me again to say that my trigger was done, and that it came out very nice and right at the 2.75 lb. pull I requested! I received it back on Wed. the 19th, just 9 days from when I shipped it out. I installed it and dry-fired it a few times to get the feel of it. My impression was that it was very nice! Then yesterday I took it out to my range and tried it out. I have to say I couldn't be happier. The stock trigger was so awful that I didn't enjoy shooting the gun. Now the trigger makes the gun so much more fun to shoot. It isn't "perfect," nor do they promise a "perfect" or "competition" trigger for their Tier 3 job. What you get is a two-stage feel, with just a bit of slack in the beginning, then you feel the contact with the sear. Then there may be just the tiniest bit of creep (but smooth, and no grit) before a very light, crisp break. In other words, an excellent trigger for an all-around, field gun. My groups improved considerably at all ranges, and I can say that any remaining deficiencies in accuracy cannot be blamed on the trigger. I am very impressed, and very glad I made this choice. The best part is that they only charge 35 bucks (plus 5 for return shipping), which I feel is an outstanding value for a guy like me who just wants a decent, shootable trigger in his 10/22, doesn't need a competition trigger, and doesn't want to spend a fortune.
If you are looking for something similar, I can heartily recommend Brimstone's Tier 3 job.
