In need of education... TRW bolts->

[Ardent]

Can someone help me understand what TRW stands for, and why TRW bolts are revered for precision M14 applications? I assume they are made to tighter tolerences of course, but some history on them would be great. Did they arise from the national match rifles?

 

[Skullboy]

TRW = Thompson Ramo Woolridge.

They were the last contractor to hold the contract to make M14s.

TRW learned from everyone elses mistakes.

This is the prefered order as far as M14 parts go:

1) TRW
2)Springfield(USGI) or Winchester
3) H&R

SKBY.

 

[Splatter]

TRW was (in the 50s) most renowed for making the parts for jet engines.
In short their business was making precision metal parts, often from uncooperative materials.
They used the same approach for the M-14.

 

[girlsgunsandfastbikes]

Some say GI is GI, they all met spec.

But TRW parts were rated at 10% to 15% longer life span than the other three.

I love to have TRW parts (for the snob factor).......but I'll use any.


GG&FB

 

[Ardent]

Thanks folks

 

[t-star]

is it just me or is the actual trigger just a hair shorter than trw and springfield or winchester- i've got 3 out of the 4 ( missing the winnie) and i'd swear the trigger on the h&r feels like it's about 1/16 of an inch shorter in the hook- like the others take the full pad of the finger and the h&r does not?

 

[buckbrush]

I bought 4 ca m-14's from Alan Lever in the late 80's, he called them collector packs. They were one of each manufacturer, and each one had TRW bolts!

 

[Ardent]

Betcha you'd make us wimper if you mentioned what you could swipe them up for then too...

 

[buckbrush]

If I remember correctly, they were $399.00 if you bought one, and $1200.00 for a collector pack. Marstar's M-305's are an incredible value right now, 5 years ago Garands were $200.00, now what are they?

 

[cpt. canuck]

It should all so be mentioned that TRW was the only company that made OP rods in one piece as opposed to two pieces being welded together 8)