Volquartsen MKII trigger

[sixgunner454]

I have installed a Volquartsen MKII trigger. The trigger fails to reset. I have the screws backed out all the way, still no reset. I cannot diagnose where trigger is binding. I have no problem adjusting my factory modded by me, ruger trigger. Any suggestions? Thanks, Randy.

 

[Johnnu2]

I remember having that problem but don't remember which adjustment fixed it. CALL VQ, they will guide you to the fix. It was simple.

J.

 

[sixgunner454]

Thank you Sir

 

[KIR]

Saw the name Volquartsen and just had to mention that I got one of their extractors for my Remington #597M .22 Mag rifle which many peeps had problems with. The extractor fixed my rifle of FTF and FTE probs and it shoots great now. Hope your prob is resolved...

 

[Dan in MI]

You've got to find the balance between over travel and pre-travel screws. I suspect it is pre-travel giving you the issue.

 

[OMCHamlin]

I have installed a Volquartsen MKII trigger. The trigger fails to reset. I have the screws backed out all the way, still no reset. I cannot diagnose where trigger is binding. I have no problem adjusting my factory modded by me, ruger trigger. Any suggestions? Thanks, Randy.

start simple; the trigger spring, is it providing spring pressure to the trigger? I seem to recall a way or two that you could get it in wrong.

 

[sixgunner454]

Sir, I have tried factory, and volksquartsen spring. Today, I can get it to reset sporadically. It appears to be binding somewhere. I cannot see rub marks. I have compared volks trigger to factory trigger too. I have to pull volks trigger real hard to get it to release hammer. I'm stumped.

 

[Johnnu2]

You've got to fund the balance between overtravel and pre travel screws. I suspect it is pre travel giving you the issue.

I think this was the answer that worked for me ... I think I had to adjust the screw in the 'front' (towards the bbl) that was causing my problem...think it was the pre-travel screw, but not sure. p.s. in Dan's comment, I think he meant to say "find", not "fund".
J.

 

[Dan in MI]

Yeah should have been find.

When you a re testing do it it WITHOUT the upper in place. Then you can see what;s going on. Generally it is the pre-travel screw that messes with you. It prevents the trigger from coming forward enough to reset. That said, if you truly do have the pre-travel and over travel screws fully backed out then testing without the upper should give you a clue.

 

[TestEngineer]

Dan's advice is all sound. However, I'd submit that we don't have enough information to give any sound suggestions. All we know is a mk2 VQ trigger has been installed in something. Is the something a mk1/mk2/mk3 or a mk4? What other mods has this pistol had done? The devil is in the details.

From posts #1 and #7, I'd tend to think the pistol is a mk4. If so, the problem is the frame is tapered in front of the trigger. The newer VQ mk4 trigger is also tapered to work properly in that frame. A mk2 trigger would need to be modified to work right.

If the pistol is a mk2, I'd be checking the trigger bar (disconnector) for straightness. And the trigger bar may need some small mods, depending on what other changes have been made to this pistol.

Please provide us with more information so we can give you better advice.

 

[sixgunner454]

Mk2 pistol. Had to bevel trigger. I believe my frame is out of spec. Thanks to all.

 

[Johnnu2]

Mk2 pistol. Had to bevel trigger. I believe my frame is out of spec. Thanks to all.

SO, how did you find out about the fix...?

J.

 

[Fox Mike]

I installed the adjustable triggers on both my MK IIIs (MK II 1/2"). Took a while to get them to function correctly, adjust one adjustment and it affects the other.

 

[sixgunner454]

Hours of research on internet to find fix for my MkII

 

[sixgunner454]

I installed the adjustable triggers on both my MK IIIs (MK II 1/2"). Took a while to get them to function correctly, adjust one adjustment and it affects the other.

Fox Mike, I already had an adjustable trigger (Ruger factory with added set screws). I guess with the tighter tolerance Volks trigger, and my frame, there was no room for function.

 

[Dan in MI]

Did you ever call VQ to see if they were aware?

 

[Fox Mike]

Fox Mike, I already had an adjustable trigger (Ruger factory with added set screws). I guess with the tighter tolerance Volks trigger, and my frame, there was no room for function.

Mine are Volks. Like I said it took a lot of 'back and forth' adjustments to get them just right.