I have a Ruger sr9 full size pistol. The trigger seems pretty hard to pull and quite a bit of travel. I came across these kits from ghostinc.com and was wondering if anyone had any experience with them. They look like they should be pretty easy to install and don't cost much so can't be out to much. Do you think it would be an improvement? Thanks Doug
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Here are links to the three they have for ruger
http://www.ghostinc.com/category/15_rocket_for_ruger_sr/
http://www.ghostinc.com/category/16_tactical_for_ruger/
http://www.ghostinc.com/category/17_ultimate_for_ruger/
Thanks Doug
http://www.ghostinc.com/category/15_rocket_for_ruger_sr/
http://www.ghostinc.com/category/16_tactical_for_ruger/
http://www.ghostinc.com/category/17_ultimate_for_ruger/
Thanks Doug
I haven't tried any Ghost products on a Ruger, but I have been pleased with the trigger feel of the Rocket I installed in my Glock. Combined with a 25 cent trigger job, the Rocket gave the pistol a smoother, slightly lighter feel (I used the 6 lb. firing pin spring instead of the 4 lb. one). It still feels like a Glock trigger, but the trigger feel is a good bit better than the stock connector, so it was worth it for me.
The Rocket connector did eliminate overtravel, but care must be taken not to remove to much metal or you will get overtravel. I trimmed and test-fitted the pistol close to a dozen times to make sure that I didn't over do it. However, if you do take off too much metal, Ghost states they will replace the connector.
The Tactical and Rocket require trimming for overtravel, but the Ultimate is almost drop-in other than you're supposed to make sure the angle and clearance are correct. Their website has detailed instructions.
Edit: I just saw where you mentioned travel, and none of the Ghosts will help with that other than for overtravel, but one of the 3.5 lb. ones should help lighten the trigger some depending on which springs you use.
The Rocket connector did eliminate overtravel, but care must be taken not to remove to much metal or you will get overtravel. I trimmed and test-fitted the pistol close to a dozen times to make sure that I didn't over do it. However, if you do take off too much metal, Ghost states they will replace the connector.
The Tactical and Rocket require trimming for overtravel, but the Ultimate is almost drop-in other than you're supposed to make sure the angle and clearance are correct. Their website has detailed instructions.
Edit: I just saw where you mentioned travel, and none of the Ghosts will help with that other than for overtravel, but one of the 3.5 lb. ones should help lighten the trigger some depending on which springs you use.
Thanks for the reply. I was wondering about the travel , wasn't sure if it might shorten travel before it fired. I'm not even sure I notice any over travel so the drop in one may be good enough to lighten the pull. I didn't know you have to change a spring also. I'm going to call them to find out what I need to do. This is my first pistol so I don't know much about any of this. Thanks Doug
Walt Sherrill
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I bought the Ghost kit and then watched the Ghost video to see how to install, and realized that it's a LOT more complicated than the Glock version, which I managed pretty well.
I let my gunsmith install it -- and he watched the video first. He said it was a bit more complicated than he expected, and there was a step or two that the video didn't make exactly clear. He's pretty savvy, and worked it out -- the charge for installation was minimal, and well worth it to me. (About $40.)
The trigger is a bit heavier than I like, but very crisp and not as much take up as before, or I simply don't notice it as much. Much better trigger. The stock SR9c is pretty good, too.
If you are fairly good with guns, you should be able to handle it yourself. I have a tendency to send small parts flying.
(Warning: I suspect there may be more parts in the Ruger SR9 fire control assembly than in an entire Glock; lots of tiny pieces!!!)
I let my gunsmith install it -- and he watched the video first. He said it was a bit more complicated than he expected, and there was a step or two that the video didn't make exactly clear. He's pretty savvy, and worked it out -- the charge for installation was minimal, and well worth it to me. (About $40.)
The trigger is a bit heavier than I like, but very crisp and not as much take up as before, or I simply don't notice it as much. Much better trigger. The stock SR9c is pretty good, too.
If you are fairly good with guns, you should be able to handle it yourself. I have a tendency to send small parts flying.
(Warning: I suspect there may be more parts in the Ruger SR9 fire control assembly than in an entire Glock; lots of tiny pieces!!!)
Vodoun da Vinci
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I never installed one so I can't comment on that but I handled a Glock 26 Gen 4 with a Ghost Trigger installed (my LGS sells and installs them for $10!!) and was absolutely amazed at how crisp it was. I found it a vast improvement over my stock Glock 26 Gen 4 and considered adding it to my piece.
The problem is that it lightened the trigger pull significantly and I plan on carrying my G26 so I don't think I want to do that.
But I was really impressed with how light and crisp the trigger pull was on the Glock - I think in general the Ghost triggers are pretty decent.
The problem is that it lightened the trigger pull significantly and I plan on carrying my G26 so I don't think I want to do that.
But I was really impressed with how light and crisp the trigger pull was on the Glock - I think in general the Ghost triggers are pretty decent.
I watched a video I found on you tube and it didn't look to bad of a job. They have a 3.5 and 5 lbs version and wasn't sure which to go with. I don't carry it just target shoot in the back yard but don't want to go to light. I have a 270 I got from my dad and you don't have to do much more than look at the trigger and it goes off,defiantly don't want that. Thanks for the help I don't really have any experience with any of this
The kits for Glocks come with 4 and 6 lb. firing pin springs, a reduced-power safety plunger spring, and a 6 lb. trigger spring. The weight of the trigger pull is determined by which springs are used. I used the 6 lb. firing pin spring because Ghost recommended it with the 21, and because I am less likely to have a light primer strike with the 6 lb. spring. I don't have any way to measure the trigger pull, but I'm guessing the final pull weight was around 4.5 lb instead of the advertised 3.5 lbs. due to using the stronger firing pin spring.
Due to the Ruger's different design, I'm guessing that springs may not play such a crucial role in changing the trigger pull, but again, I am not very familiar with the Ruger design, so you should probably contact Ghost directly and ask them.
Due to the Ruger's different design, I'm guessing that springs may not play such a crucial role in changing the trigger pull, but again, I am not very familiar with the Ruger design, so you should probably contact Ghost directly and ask them.
Check out www.gallowayprecision.com They have kits that do an outstanding job. They have 5 levels of 'Smooth it' trigger kits. I already had a Ghost Ultimate trigger bar so I purchased kit #3 which became a #4 with my bar. I installed it in a SR9 along with some light polishing and the results were very impressive. 3.9# trigger pull and very smooth with a much shorter reset.
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