I tried to buy one a while back and company refunded my money. Where can I buy something to improve the trigger.
I did see the bearing trick on U-Tube. Is that the best option instead of buying a replacement trigger blade/kit?
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It would help a lot if you told us what gun!
Trail
@donc Are you saying you can't get a GRT trigger? The RC roller bearing mod is the best thing after the GRT trigger. GRT trigger will give one a trigger pull less than a pound. RC roller bearing a pound to a pound and a half. I have 7 guns with GRT triggers and five, about to be six, with the roller bearing mod. The U-tube vid "Do's and Don'ts" just do what that guy says about the RC bearing mod. You can get the bearing off amazon for like $4 for a 2 pack.
The U-tube video I was talking about is for a Crosman Optimus/Vantage. I watched a U-tube video for a Benjamin Trail. Identical. Also beside leaving out the trigger spring and pin you can also remove the trigger adjustment screw.
Got a e-mail response. Only the CBR trigger is unavailable.
If you can still get hands on the GRT III's, just me but I'd say buy several and stash them away for the sad day Cathy decides to finally stop having them made to sell. One of the best mods made for making a Crosman/Benji rifle made better.
While I no longer have the Optimus I bought it for, I still have the pair I bought years ago stashed away in case I ever got an urge to buy another rifle they'd fit. Also bought them in part because, while the trigger blade itself isn't long enough, if you could sort out a way to make the blade longer, they also fit all the Hatsan Edge/Striker/1000X rifles since the trigger packs in them are just clones of the older style Gamo triggers.
One of these years I'll actually sit down and sort out an easy way to do that, although the roller bearing mod Tim mentioned above also works very well on them.
Seems Crosman would buy the right to the GRT and put them in their guns. But they would do something to make the trigger pull 2-3 lbs instead 6-10 oz I get
Seems Crosman would buy the right to the GRT and put them in their guns. But they would do something to make the trigger pull 2-3 lbs instead 6-10 oz I get
No different than anything to do with either the now discontinued Discovery or Marauder. Wide open market for all the companies that started making aftermarket parts for them to make them better and they did nothing there either.
Although not a huge one, there is a small market there for all the different triggers Bob designed considering how many shooters still want them. Just wondering what happens when the day comes that Cathy wants to be done with it all.
If you’re looking to improve your trigger, using the bearing trick seen on YouTube can be an effective and low-cost alternative to buying a full replacement trigger blade or kit, as it reduces friction and can provide a smoother, lighter pull. The bearing acts directly on the contact surfaces, minimizing wear and play that would otherwise affect trigger performance. While a full replacement kit may offer more precise tuning and durability, installing a small bearing in the trigger mechanism often yields noticeable improvement with minimal modification and expense, making it a popular choice for those looking to upgrade their trigger without replacing the entire assembly.
If you’re looking to improve your trigger, using the bearing trick seen on YouTube can be an effective and low-cost alternative to buying a full replacement trigger blade or kit, as it reduces friction and can provide a smoother, lighter pull. The bearing acts directly on the contact surfaces, minimizing wear and play that would otherwise affect trigger performance. While a full replacement kit may offer more precise tuning and durability, installing a small Single row deep groove ball bearing in the trigger mechanism often yields noticeable improvement with minimal modification and expense, making it a popular choice for those looking to upgrade their trigger without replacing the entire assembly.
By placing the thrust bearings directly on the contact surfaces, you minimize wear and eliminate unwanted play that can degrade trigger feel over time. While a complete trigger replacement may offer greater precision and long-term durability, adding small bearings to the existing mechanism delivers noticeable improvements with minimal cost and modification, making it an effective solution for enhancing trigger responsiveness.