BX Trigger from Ruger: Close up

[PurpleMountainOutdoors]

I just made a quick video of my new BX trigger from Ruger to show you guys what it's all about.
Ruger BX Trigger: Initial Impression: http://youtu.be/rMQJSjztRuo

 

[greyling22]

I appreciate the video and the feedback, and would be very interested in seeing the trigger broken down and the parts inside compared to stock parts to see what's different.
I am critical of ruger through: 80 bucks for the trigger that should have come with the gun in the first place?! I'm ok with this as a retrofit option for older guns, but if they continue to install sucky factory triggers from this point forward, with this being sold alongside for an additional 80 bucks, that's crummy of them.

I would be interested in hearing how this compares to simply adding an aftermarket hammer (ex, volquartsen) for 30+ship or sending your existing trigger off to somebody like brimstone for their work ($35-110+shipping depending on level of work) and seeing where the sweet spot is: where you get the best improvement for your money.

 

[Averageman]

I have a Ruger 10-22 that is about 35 years old, I think the trigger might be the last remaining Ruger part on it.
I may get one of these.

 

[PurpleMountainOutdoors]

I have a Ruger 10-22 that is about 35 years old, I think the trigger might be the last remaining Ruger part on it.
I may get one of these.

I'm excited to get it in my gun!

I appreciate the video and the feedback, and would be very interested in seeing the trigger broken down and the parts inside compared to stock parts to see what's different.
I am critical of ruger through: 80 bucks for the trigger that should have come with the gun in the first place?! I'm ok with this as a retrofit option for older guns, but if they continue to install sucky factory triggers from this point forward, with this being sold alongside for an additional 80 bucks, that's crummy of them.

I would be interested in hearing how this compares to simply adding an aftermarket hammer (ex, volquartsen) for 30+ship or sending your existing trigger off to somebody like brimstone for their work ($35-110+shipping depending on level of work) and seeing where the sweet spot is: where you get the best improvement for your money.

I agree, good triggers should come stock. However, not everyone may want a 2.5 pound trigger. When I was a kid, that would gave been too light for me to learn on.

 

[wally]

IMHO putting 2.5 lb triggers in a mass market, low cost gun would likely be a disaster in terms of NDs.

 

[PurpleMountainOutdoors]

IMHO putting 2.5 lb triggers in a mass market, low cost gun would likely be a disaster in terms of NDs.

I agree

 

[Mr.Revolverguy]

Not sure I would agree on the ND's With the appropriate training both safety and weapons handling this should not occur.

Problem is though how many will take on such a course?

I grew up in a time with my father saying there is no such thing as a negligent discharge and after college going into the Marine Corps it was the same message there is no such thing. Not acceptable.

But I do understand your perspective.

 

[JR47]

No matter how much training shooters receive, they are, especially today, taught to expect that anything that MIGHT have contributed to their own negligence is suddenly the ENTIRE reason for that negligence.

The fact that a shooter BOUGHT a lighter trigger than standard comes into play there. It assigns a certain amount of responsibility upon the buyer.

For those who feel that Ruger, by offering a trigger that everybody always asked for as an option, is somehow wrong, I'd ask them to try out the triggers on similarly priced .22 auto-loaders in the market. Obviously, they haven't done so recently.

They COULD have just added it into existing guns, at an additional cost and liability. Then, we'd be hearing the same little group complain about that, as well. Haters just got to hate, I guess.

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

Good move on Ruger's part.

One of the more endearing aspects of 10-22 ownership - especially if it was one's first "new" gun - is the regular Joe's ability to effect simple and relatively low cost upgrades throughout the span of ownership.

A true upgrade trigger from Ruger themselves is an outstanding idea - long over-due.

I fall squarely on the side of maintaining this as a post purchase upgrade. Leave the basic rifle as inexpensive as possible and then the individual upgrades as time goes by are more gratifying.

Pre-installed on a top-o-the-line 10-22 like the "Target" model would be nice. Target, excellent American Walnut stock, threaded barrel, this trigger, bi-pod attachment other than the front sling swivel... There's an optioned out factory gun worthy of the trigger.

Todd.

 

[25cschaefer]

From the video, the trigger pull still looks long and creepy so the whole 2.5lb thing is really overrated. So the trigger is light, so what? It still sucks, it still needs work. I don't think there is a safety issue here as there is still a mile and a half of take up; with that, one would have to be doing something extremely wrong to have a negligent discharge.

 

[PurpleMountainOutdoors]

One of the more endearing aspects of 10-22 ownership - especially if it was one's first "new" gun - is the regular Joe's ability to effect simple and relatively low cost upgrades throughout the span of ownership.

A true upgrade trigger from Ruger themselves is an outstanding idea - long over-due.

I fall squarely on the side of maintaining this as a post purchase upgrade. Leave the basic rifle as inexpensive as possible and then the individual upgrades as time goes by are more gratifying.

Pre-installed on a top-o-the-line 10-22 like the "Target" model would be nice. Target, excellent American Walnut stock, threaded barrel, this trigger, bi-pod attachment other than the front sling swivel... There's an optioned out factory gun worthy of the trigger.

Todd.

Definitely should be standard on a "target" model. I also agree with the fun of a 10/22 being to upgrade it over time. I've been doing so for many years, and this is my first venture into the internals of the gun.

 

[CB900F]

Fella's;

I've got a few Ruger 10/22's myself. All of them have had trigger work to bring them, at the very least, into the realm of acceptable. Which doesn't mean 10 oz target triggers either.

My take on this subject hinges on one question: Is this new Ruger trigger adjustable? If it is, then Ruger should ship it at about 4 lbs. pull but show the new owner how to adjust it. I could see why they wouldn't produce something that could be brought down into the ounces range, but if it couldn't be gotten any lower than maybe 2 lbs., that'd be alright by me. As long as what I bought wasn't gritty, creepy, and variable from pull to pull. In other words, if I'm going to spend that money, I want a decent product.

I'll also agree that you should be able to buy a new 10/22, or 77/22 for that matter, with the improved trigger. Perhaps at a $25.00 premium. If sales support it, then incorporate it into the standard production runs. OTOH, I can see the bean-counters at Ruger arguing that if 10/22 sales aren't broke, don't fix 'em. I'm sure that those sales are a cornerstone of the profitability of the company. But, if you're not making progress, sooner or later you get passed.

900F