Volquartsen accurizing kit for Ruger MkII?

[pepperbelly]

I have a Ruger MkII with a 5.5" bull barrel that I have been using for falling plates and bullseye matches. It has a custom comp that works very very well and it has a wide Volquartsen trigger.
In plates this does not matter much, but in bullseye the trigger pull is a little heavier than I would like. I seem to pull a few shots off to the side now and then. When I catch myself before the shot fires I notice that it is about halfway through the trigger pull. I also tend to notice the pressure on the trigger more than I would like. It may not actually be that heavy now- I haven't checked. It doesn't feel rough, but a good competition setup should help.
Has anyone used this kit? Is there a noticeable improvement?
I am stuck in bullseye at just under 800- 797 twice, then a 793 then a 785. I really want to break 800 before the end of summer. I managed a 777 with my .45acp this past Monday night.

Thanks,
Jim

 

[testar77]

Springs?

Have you replaced the springs yet? I have a MkII also that I use for bullseye. I installed the Trapper spring kit ($15-$20), a Clark trigger, an overtravel screw, and did some polishing. It shoots like a DREAM! my trigger pull is just under 2lbs and is a very short crisp pull. My shooting partner has the identical gun as I do, with the exact mods, except he has the Volq trigger like you do. I prefer the Clark myself, but his trigger pull is about the same weight as mine, but I think mine is a bit crisper. So basically do you have to spend the money on the Volq accurizing kit?..... No I don't believe you do, this will be my 3rd year of Bullseye, 1st year was unofficial 2hand with a Buckmark, last year I shot 1 hand with my new MkII, I qualified for expert, but by the end of the year I was shooting in the mid to upper expert range consistantly, at this point the only thing I will change on my pistol is the grips(I have the factory wood target grips). So to sum it up I would recommend at this point, first buy the Trapper spring kit and go from there, and do some polishing on the interior parts if the spring kit still doesn't do it for you, but you will notice an IMMEDIATE improvement just by replacing the springs. JMHO

Just and example http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=77478910

PM me if you have further questions

Toby

 

[cdrt]

testar77

It shoots like a DREAM! my trigger pull is just under 2lbs and is a very short crisp pull.

"NRA Conventional pistol rule 3.4. 22 Caliber Pistol or Revolver---Any pistol...using .22 caliber rimfire ammo....Trigger pull not less than 2 pounds."

Sounds like you might want to re-do that trigger job.

 

[testar77]

I knew that would come up!

Yeah I know, I don't shoot any sanctioned matches, just my local league (and I was upfront with them about it) that's why I haven't messed with it yet.


Toby

 

[paulo]

I have one in my MKII,well worth it.The adds claim about a 2.25 to 2.5 lb pull so you should be ok for NRA matchs.

 

[cdrt]

I have one in my MKII,well worth it.The adds claim about a 2.25 to 2.5 lb pull so you should be ok for NRA matchs.

I guess the bottom line here is, once you get the trigger job done, make sure and have it checked with an approved set of NRA trigger weights to make sure you're in compliance with the rule. It's real embarrassing to get booted off the line at Perry (or anywhere for that matter) because you have in illegal pistol.