Ruger PC4 carbine needs serious trigger help!

[Vulcanese]

The Ruger PC4 (internal hammer fired blowback) has the advantage of using the same ammunition as a pistol.

http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/6852/rugerpc4gq3.jpg

The sharing of ammo between handgun and rifle (carbine) was a common practice in the American Old West.

It has since become less popular, but still has its logistical advantages.

There is, however, one issue with this thing. The trigger is probably 12-15 POUNDS. As you might imagine, it is awful. I want to reduce the weight of the trigger to a reasonable level.

Does anyone know of a fix for this?? I suppose that it would require some stoning of the trigger group, but I hate to start modifying parts without first asking advice.

[sniper350]

I can't tell you how to lighten the trigger pull on your Ruger but I can offer you this advice.

NEVER, ever stone a sear or trigger group unless you are an experienced gunsmith. Most of these components are "SURFACED" hardened only ! What that means to you .......... is you can easily stone your way through the case hardened portion of a sear...and leave behind a metal surface that will wear dangerousily fast.

The depth of the cased hardened surface may only be a few 10 thousnads of an inch ......and a person not trained in this work can easily take off too much metal.

Just thought you should know..

JF.

[Vulcanese]

Thank you, sniper350.

This "surface hardening" sounds like a good reason not to modify any internals until more info has become available. Replacement parts may be the better option here.