Hello all. I have a few MK pistols. The 2 I am discussing here are a Stainless Target made in June of 2015, which is stock, except for LCI removal. The disco and factory sear are in place.
This gun has near 9000 rounds thru it. I like it alot, but don't love it.
The next one is a 4" blue "standard" model. With this, I have about 600 rounds thru it. It was made Oct of 2012. This gun came from the factory missing the mainspring hammer strut cup. I fixed that, then added a VQ sear and crapola disco bushing by one of the major suppliers of MK pistol parts, who I will not name. The bushing is too loose in the hammer for my liking.
Anyway, I did not take a "before" measurement on the trigger, as I should have. My guess is it was near 5# or so. This gun is extremely accurate. I actually shoot it more accurately than my 5.5 inch target.
Last night, being bored, I took my MK's out, and fished out my cheap Wheeler trigger gauge. I use this gauge as a reference, as opposed to actual numbers.
The factory Stainless Ruger showed a pull of 3.5#. Not bad, a nicely broken in pistol!!
The less used model, with the VQ sear and crummy disco bushing was at 2.5#. It certainly felt lighter than the stock one. To be fair, I am changing out the disco bushing as soon as a proper fitting one arrives.
I have been reading reviews ( one of the large suppliers has reviews available on most of their products) and many said the factory number was 6# before, and 1.3/4 after. These must be new unfired, or low round count guns?
I am going to check again after I install a better bushing.
Yes, the VQ sear is nice. It has the finish attention that the factory sear lacks. Keep in mind, these are mass produced pistols, and if they put the level of detail into finishing that the aftermarket does, the cost of a Mk pistol would rival a 1911.
Personally, I am usually happy with a factory trigger. I try to learn each gun, and as I use them, they break in better.
I bought the bushing a long time ago, and never installed it, so I had that laying around.
I needed to order a 3 dollar part from one of the larger distributors, so to average down the shipping, I ordered some small items. The VQ sear was one of them.
The VQ sear certainly works to lower trigger pull weight. If you desire even lighter, Wolff has a lighter spring for about 4 dollars and shipping.
My guess is the sear and spring and a GOOD bushing will bring you near 90% of the way towards a great trigger, for near 50 dollars. The complete kits are near 150 dollars. Only the most discerning shooters will need the extra 10%.
For my uses, I never need or want an "ultra light" trigger. My modified Kimber 1911 is about as light as I would want. Now, that I think about it, I will measure that pull too.
Other people seem to want a trigger so light, that you begin to question the safety of it.
Using a gunsmith to do the installation of these parts is a good way to be sure you have a safe firearm when finished. They can see issues that amateurs can't or may not. No, these are not hard swaps. However, I learned a long time ago, using an expert makes things smoother. An unsafe trigger is a hazard for everyone.
Thanks for reading my rambling. I will post the result of the trigger weight after I install a proper fitting disco delete bushing. Personally, I am curious how it may affect it.
Rich
This gun has near 9000 rounds thru it. I like it alot, but don't love it.
The next one is a 4" blue "standard" model. With this, I have about 600 rounds thru it. It was made Oct of 2012. This gun came from the factory missing the mainspring hammer strut cup. I fixed that, then added a VQ sear and crapola disco bushing by one of the major suppliers of MK pistol parts, who I will not name. The bushing is too loose in the hammer for my liking.
Anyway, I did not take a "before" measurement on the trigger, as I should have. My guess is it was near 5# or so. This gun is extremely accurate. I actually shoot it more accurately than my 5.5 inch target.
Last night, being bored, I took my MK's out, and fished out my cheap Wheeler trigger gauge. I use this gauge as a reference, as opposed to actual numbers.
The factory Stainless Ruger showed a pull of 3.5#. Not bad, a nicely broken in pistol!!
The less used model, with the VQ sear and crummy disco bushing was at 2.5#. It certainly felt lighter than the stock one. To be fair, I am changing out the disco bushing as soon as a proper fitting one arrives.
I have been reading reviews ( one of the large suppliers has reviews available on most of their products) and many said the factory number was 6# before, and 1.3/4 after. These must be new unfired, or low round count guns?
I am going to check again after I install a better bushing.
Yes, the VQ sear is nice. It has the finish attention that the factory sear lacks. Keep in mind, these are mass produced pistols, and if they put the level of detail into finishing that the aftermarket does, the cost of a Mk pistol would rival a 1911.
Personally, I am usually happy with a factory trigger. I try to learn each gun, and as I use them, they break in better.
I bought the bushing a long time ago, and never installed it, so I had that laying around.
I needed to order a 3 dollar part from one of the larger distributors, so to average down the shipping, I ordered some small items. The VQ sear was one of them.
The VQ sear certainly works to lower trigger pull weight. If you desire even lighter, Wolff has a lighter spring for about 4 dollars and shipping.
My guess is the sear and spring and a GOOD bushing will bring you near 90% of the way towards a great trigger, for near 50 dollars. The complete kits are near 150 dollars. Only the most discerning shooters will need the extra 10%.
For my uses, I never need or want an "ultra light" trigger. My modified Kimber 1911 is about as light as I would want. Now, that I think about it, I will measure that pull too.
Other people seem to want a trigger so light, that you begin to question the safety of it.
Using a gunsmith to do the installation of these parts is a good way to be sure you have a safe firearm when finished. They can see issues that amateurs can't or may not. No, these are not hard swaps. However, I learned a long time ago, using an expert makes things smoother. An unsafe trigger is a hazard for everyone.
Thanks for reading my rambling. I will post the result of the trigger weight after I install a proper fitting disco delete bushing. Personally, I am curious how it may affect it.
Rich