Help - my Colt HBAR trigger is too light

[pmt]

The trigger on my Colt is ~4lb initially, on the reset it is about ~1lb. (as measured with my RCBS spring type gauge) This has lead to a few unintentional double-taps at the range. I don't mind the 12oz trigger on my bolt guns, but this gun isn't used for slow deliberate shots. Is this normal? If not, what needs to be done to correct it?

I bought the gun used and don't know what if anything was done to the trigger.

Suggestion?

Thx.

 

[easy]

Few possibilities here ... you really need to take your gun to someone who knows ARs well.

Could be a simple thing like trimmed or improper spring installation. Springs are easy and cheap to replace or a more serious issue like someone having filed the sear and hammer engagements.

 

[40cal]

Trade you my CQ311!!

Except the scope of course.

Bring it Tuesday, and we can have a look. Just need the bottom end.

Hope you cleaned it after Friday's session!!

 

[chopper 1]

a good one

The trigger on my Colt is ~4lb initially, on the reset it is about ~1lb. (as measured with my RCBS spring type gauge) This has lead to a few unintentional double-taps at the range. I don't mind the 12oz trigger on my bolt guns, but this gun isn't used for slow deliberate shots. Is this normal? If not, what needs to be done to correct it?

I bought the gun used and don't know what if anything was done to the trigger.

Suggestion?

Thx.

dont mess with it - a nice target trigger - but if you have to - bend the spring arms to a greater angle - the hammer spring and trigger spring - put a cloth in your pliers so you dont scratch the springs -

 

[Epoxy7]

This thread better not be followed up with : Help my AR is too accurate. Or someone will be getting a

All joking aside 1 lb is too light for a service rifle. I'd get it looked at or only use the lower with a target upper.