Sear spring Remington 870 - light pull for trap

[wwillson]

Has anyone installed a light pull sear spring in a Remington 870, 1100, or 1187? I'm considering replacing the factory sear spring, which is pretty stiff with a lighter pull sear spring. The description doesn't say what the pull will be with the 'light pull' spring. Does anyone know what the pull will be with Remington's 'light pull' trap grade spring?

Wayne

[Tempest]

Not sure what you would gain by this? I've never really paid attention to the trigger pull on shotguns. It's a pretty gross (as opposed to fine) movement compared to a pistol or rifle.

[wwillson]

Believe it or not, but I find there are times (1 out of 100) that I don't pull the trigger hard enough to fire the shotgun and end up trying to chase the target (which doesn't work). I have shot several other member's shotguns that have much lighter triggers. When shooting the lighter trigger shotguns, it's a very positive feel - I never have to think "make sure you pull the trigger hard enough". I'll be the pull on my stock 870 is 10-12 pounds.

Wayne

[wwillson]

I installed the light pull sear spring yesterday before going to the trap range. After you take the trigger group out, installing the sear spring takes about 15 seconds.

The lighter pull trigger really feels different than the stock trigger, I'd say the pull is about half what it is with the stock spring.

I can't say that it improved my scores, but it feels more natural when you don't have to pull the trigger so hard. Over time this may help gain a broken bird or two..?

Wayne