Heavy Trigger

[aris]

My 03a3 has a very heavy trigger and to much creep. My local gunsmith recommended a Timney replacement trigger that would run me about 100$ parts and labor. The rifle is 90% and I dont want to do any permanent alterations. Is this a good deal, or a foolish move?

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[browningautorifle]

You can get a Timney set up from Brownell's and change it yourself. When you want to put it back you can. You don't sell a Timney...

[vintage hunter]

Timney triggers reguire modifications to the stock and trigger guard on rifles that are still in original military configuration.

[aris]

I have two stocks , one sporter and the original, the sporter had been heavily modified long before me, so I dont mind doing a little woodwork if I have to, but I"m not sure I"m ready to modify the trigger guard, that sounds kinda permanent !

[browningautorifle]

I had a Timney years ago and don't remember having to do mods. I wouldn't want to mod a good stock either.

[vintage hunter]

Maybe Timney changed the design at some time. I installed one on my Bubba'd NM 5-6 years ago before I restored it. It involved removing quite a bit of wood in the trigger well so the assy will fit without binding and the timney trigger is wider than the OEM trigger so the slot in the guard has to be widened and lenghtened. Depending on the trigger bow depth it may also be necessary to shorten the trigger itself. It's definitely not a drop in fit in a military stock. I also have a Dayton Traister Mk.II adjustable trigger for the 1903/a3 thats very close to the profile of the OEM trigger/sear assy that does'nt look like it would involve much if any mods to fit, minimal wood removal at most. I just could'nt bring myself to do even this little bit to a pre-war Springfield C stock though. I'll part with either or both if you're interested.