Ok guys most of you know I have a Remington 870 express super mag that I use for clay bird shooting. I love the gun MINUS the trigger. For some reason unknown to me, when Remington cast the trigger, it cast in this annoying lip on the sides of the trigger. And after 100 rounds I keep ending up with a blister on my pull finger b/c of the chaffing I get from this lip. So my question is, does anyone know of a swapable trigger that I can get for the gun, or who I could take it to, to have them smooth the trigger out.

 

Thanks

1. safety glasses and a dremel?

2. shooting gloves?

3. Call Remington? They were really nice when I called up to check the age of my 1100. They *might* even do it for free.

Actually, on second thought... #3 should probably be #1

I might have to, b/c it is the most uncomfortable thing about the gun and I LOVE the gun. It was the best 250 bucks I've ever spent, and it was my first gun ever. I'll never get rid of this thing. But will change a few things

If Remmy turns out to be a bust, then shooting gloves may be a cheap alternative while still providing you with a trigger that holds to a winter gloved hand.

Dan I might even try to pull an MJ and just got with one gloved hand to see how that works. I'm just a little hesitant about putting on gloves I like to have nothing inbetween me and my trigger but if it means no blisters and a better time I'll definitely do it. Does anyone know if the triggers are swappable and how hard it is to do?

Why not just smooth it out with a file? Without seeing it I would say this is the easiest solution by your description.

1. file

2. sand paper

3. emery cloth

4. rouge and dremel with polishing bit

 

That's how I smoothed the trigger contact points on my Mosins. They have a mirror shine.

Dan I might even try to pull an MJ and just got with one gloved hand to see how that works. I'm just a little hesitant about putting on gloves I like to have nothing inbetween me and my trigger but if it means no blisters and a better time I'll definitely do it. Does anyone know if the triggers are swappable and how hard it is to do?

 

The trigger comes right out. It's just like my Mossberg..couple pins. Let me see if I can find a video.

 

ah, here it is:

If you pull the trigger I can polish it up for you if you don't have the tools.

Rich,

 

He's not talking about the contact points between the trigger and the sear, but the trigger surface that touches his delicate practically teenage skin. Kid needs to get some callouses

Rich,

 

He's not talking about the contact points between the trigger and the sear, but the trigger surface that touches his delicate practically teenage skin. Kid needs to get some callouses

 

You just need to break the rough edges so your delicate fingers can still hold a pencil in school

Rich,

 

He's not talking about the contact points between the trigger and the sear, but the trigger surface that touches his delicate practically teenage skin. Kid needs to get some callouses

 

I know. I can do that, too. But if it's a black trigger it'll obviously be metal colored where it was polished.

When I was his age, I had calouses on my hands from other reasons!!!! lol

When I was his age, I had calouses on my hands from other reasons!!!! lol

 

That is why you wear glasses :mrgreen:

lmao!!! Soon, I'll need a dog.

oh jeez this thread has hit the gutter hardcore.

 

And I like my baby soft hands so shhhh but they are getting roughed up from rowing. But I learned at a young age working with your body sucks, aka why I work with my brain instead!

 

And I really don't wanna polish/sand the trigger b/c then it will be metal colored and I'm anal, just not as bad as Chad. Maybe I will call remmy and see what they say

But I learned at a young age working with your body sucks, aka why I work with my brain instead!

It's just too easy. I won't say it, but I want you to know that I could.

oh jeez this thread has hit the gutter hardcore.

 

And I like my baby soft hands so shhhh but they are getting roughed up from rowing. But I learned at a young age working with your body sucks, aka why I work with my brain instead!

 

And I really don't wanna polish/sand the trigger b/c then it will be metal colored and I'm anal, just not as bad as Chad. Maybe I will call remmy and see what they say

 

Remington will ship you a few of these to wrap around your finger:

 

C'mon...I'm not that bad

 

Remington might send you a replacement or fix it if its got rough edges. Maybe?

Thats it rich, I'm not longer signing you in SO THERE!

You can always cold blue the filed off parts. It will be under your finger so it is not like you have to look at it.

 

Don't be a Chad.

HAHA excellent we now have a new saying for the boards.

 

"Don't be a Chad"

 

looks like I'll be calling remington tomorrow and I'll let you guys know what they say!

Malsua, great video, thanks! So as I understand it (as I have never handled a 870) the trigger has some sort of ridge or edge to help a (hunting) glove get a grip but it is too rough for some people's fingers? If Matt does not want to smooth it out, he might pick up some of those finger rubbers at the drug store. We promise not to laugh at him at the range

Malsua, great video, thanks! So as I understand it (as I have never handled a 870) the trigger has some sort of ridge or edge to help a (hunting) glove get a grip but it is too rough for some people's fingers?

 

It is too rough. Unless you're working ropes on a sailing ship or using a shovel all day it really is too rough.

 

We promise not to laugh at him at the range

 

Speak for yourself, I promise no such thing.

you could just get a leather finger cot...

 

But then you would really subject yourself to being the butt of all jokes, WAIT - you are already, never mind

come on even Mal says its too rough of an edge for a trigger. It just destroyed your finger no matter how it is placed on the trigger. Maybe I'll just go shoot another 100 rounds while the blister is there, get a blister on a blister, and then you'll never have problems agian

3. emery cloth

 

A very fine grit. 800 or higher and go slowly. The trigger system pops out by drifting the two pins.

 

Or work a few months in the concrete industry and toughen up your fingers.....

I worked in the cabinet industry for 3 years and will NEVER ever work with my body again. Being the only person at that damn place that showed up on time, even before the bosses and being left to unload the lumber truck by MYSELF has taught me a very important life lesson: it's easier to work with your brain than your body. 1" thick 4x8 sheets of particle board sucks the huge one when its a take off the truck yourself delivery

I worked in the cabinet industry for 3 years and will NEVER ever work with my body again. Being the only person at that damn place that showed up on time, even before the bosses and being left to unload the lumber truck by MYSELF has taught me a very important life lesson: it's easier to work with your brain than your body. 1" thick 4x8 sheets of particle board sucks the huge one when its a take off the truck yourself delivery