Gamo Trigger modifications

Hi Guys; a , a newbie on your forum, which I didn't know existed until yesterday. I had been following the Yellow and posted the following question, not knowing about the politics over there. Needless to say, the only posts that appeared mentioned the screw and spring modif. Some PMs explained the politics story and so for my first post, I would like to repeat the question. I do not want to create arguments, but would simply like some honest appraisals from anyone who has actually tried at least  two of the modifs. I have edited my question to remove names and hopefully avoid possible politics.

"I'm pretty sure that Santa is bringing me a CFX Royal for Christmas and I will no doubt be looking at a trigger modification.

Given that there are three aftermarket mods. frequently mentioned, plastic(?) insert and screw, screw nut and spring and the complete trigger blade,  is there anyone out there who has tried at least two of these mods and can make some constructive comparison please? Cost is immaterial, I just want to find the best, first time. I have no doubt that all three are good and I don't want to start a slagging match, but any constructive comments would be welcome. "

Thanks for your understanding, guys.

[Gene_SC]

Derek

Welcome to the GTA forum. We consider our forum to be a mature, objective forum. I am sure some of our members will chime in on your post. We all like and learn from each others objective views on all products.

Anyway Derek you will find allot of air gun info in our library. Your choice of the CFX Roya is a good one in my opinion. I own two of them and one synthetic.. One CFX Royal .177, CFX Royal .22 and CFX Synthetic .177. I have the GTX and GRT triggers in all three. The CDT trigger made a world of difference in all my Gamo's, "13 total" .  Guess I like Gamo's.. hehe  I had these trigger long befor the spring nut and screw trigger and also Peterdragans trigger. Peterdragan is one of our seniour members here and his products are worth checking into. CDT has a great trigger but I can not compare, because I have not used the others.

I do know that the GRT and older GTX triggers are sold all over the world and as far as I can tell they have turned an ordinary production trigger into a trigger that some say matches the stock triggers in the $1000.00 plus big boy air gun match rifles. You will find some interesting post in our forum about CDT's triggers, as well as Peterdragan's mods and parts.

So, Derek, welcome and we look forward on hearing about your new CFX when you get it.

By the way Derek, this forum is our members forum. So now that you are a member you now can enjoy freedom of your personal views.

Gene

Thanks for the welcome Gene. Sounds like it is a completely different place to "the other side"!! Actually a couple of others told me the same thing yesterday.

Edit for addition:-
How strange; my reply on the other side "thanking" them for editing my post has been deleted!! KGB in the States?

Hey I like that, the KGB got a lot on my posts also.

I post on alot of different forums and have never had a post deleted except on the yellow gamo forum.

The KGB is getting real bad over there , if they don't watch it they will lose more posters than they already have.  People are starting to notice the posts disapearing and asking why.

Cheers Rich; it feels better over here already!

[daved]

Hi, Derek, glad you found your way here, welcome aboard.  I got to thinking about it, Rich is the only one I know has used 2 of the different mods.  Of course, since he makes one of them, he might be just a little bit biased :-)!  Anyway, good luck, and we'll see ya around.

Dave

[CharlieDaTuna]

mention my name "Charlie", or CharlieDaTune,  the GRT-III trigger or my website over there. Your almost guaranteed to get deleted or even totally gutted. Also, any posts that are made there regarding the Mini-GTX that are not positive or that has any issue with it's quality, efficiency  or whatever is deleted. What it means is that others cannot express their opinions if it is not favorable to the one's that it benefits. Here however, you can post you comments or questions without fear of being slaughtered as long as it's within the rules. And we don't make our rules as we go along just to fit certain individuals nor are the rules bent or disregarded to favor a couple individuals for their convenience or at their whim. Here, we are not afraid of the truth and welcome it as long as it's on the right GTA forum.

Derek....welcome to your new home...and we're glad to have you.

 Oh....and I like the comparison to the"KGB".  It fit's and I think that should stick. KGB it is....lol...

Yeah I noticed it as well.   One guy had posted pic's of his new Gamo Hunter and had mentioned that the trigger was replaced with a GRT III.....and it wasn't like he made a lot of comments about the trigger either; as I remember, it went something like this:  I just got my new Gamo Hunter air rifle and put Charlies trigger in....then he went on to say how happy he was with the gun...that was it!  I went back a couple of days later looking for his post to view his photos again and I couldn't find it.  I then came to realize that it was deleted because of a "passing" mention of Charlies trigger...not only his post but everyone who had responded as well....I couldn't believe it.  Had it not been for a couple of the guys on that forum going out of their way to help me (on more than one occasion) I would've probably been finished with that site then.  I'll give it a little more time, but that definitely left a bad taste in my mouth. :p

[Gene_SC]

Well Mark, if you want to keep in good graces with your buddies in that forum just don't mention CDT or trigger or even my  name or this forum. That way you can enjoy yourself with out being banned or ur posts deleted.. hehehe....... Oh, I might add maybe you should not mention Peterdragon or his trigger either.. ........ Just stay within that neutral zone and you will probably not be touched .... But don't think you are special either with those guys..... hehehe

Gene

[frizzlefry]

I have tried the screw and spring mod, the bushing mod, and peterdragin's insert. I was not too happy with the bushing mod, and the screw and spring seemed mickey mouse as it did not seem to be positivly located. Finally I put in peterdragin's insert and initially I thought it was too light, but after some practice I am finding the second stage with ease and it is as crisp as can be. I was so happy I ordered the whole shabang, spring, guide kit and .20 barrel from him. I highly recomemend it. I sure wish I would have compared the insert with Charlies trigger as well but I stoppped when I found what I liked.

[Gene_SC]

Hey Frizzlefry

I am like you, I started with the CDT GTX and then the GRT and never looked back.... Got 12 Gamo's with 12 CDT triggers and very happy with them. Each one is adjusted to the particular Gamo that it is in.

Best of Luck

Gene

If your comfortable taking the upper sear out, you can bend the spring as shown in the included pictures,it makes the trigger pull about one third heaver and I found it just right because it makes the second stage more pronounced.

If you don't feel like you can do it just email me and I'll send you a word doc. that has all the instructions on how to do it with pics.

And Gene your .177 barrel is on the way !

Nice to read uncensored free speech!

Rich, after your secondary spring mod in the previous post, do you know what the trigger weight comes out at please?

It's about a one pound pull or slightly less..
Don't have a trigger scale but it feels about the same as theTimney trigger in my 7 mm mag mauser, and it's set up at one pound pull, at least that's what it was set up as when I built it 30 years ago.

[jdphill]

I remember your post on YF about the trigger mods and the "chastisement " you incurred from at least two of the 'heavy dudes' at control central. It seems several of my posts mysteriously never made it to the forum, but they did turn up in the "search" mode only because I knew some Key words.
Incidentally I have on at least two or more occasions been able to "sneak in " reference to C Tunas anodized trigger blade on the Y.Gamo forum as well as a reference to his barrel bending jig. Like I said on yellow Gamo forum, you can get a cheaper trigger fix than GRT-lll, But you can't get a Better looking one.