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Offline grackledown

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The RWS T05 trigger and the Ruger Airhawk trigger blade
« on: June 04, 2010, 10:29:18 AM »
In case any RWS owners are not aware, the metal trigger blade from the Ruger Airhawk rifle will fit the T05 trigger. It is available from Umarex for around $18 plus s&h(they really get you on the "h" don't they?) Before I get to my question, a little backgound. I know the plastic T05 trigger blade has it's defenders, saying that while it is plastic, it is a high quality plastic, made from everything from Lexan to carbon fiber. And I understand the benefits of a plastic trigger blade. Here's the problem: There is flex in the trigger blade. If you doubt this, try this experiment. Make sure the rifle UNCOCKED and the safety is OFF. Now, using no more than about 2 lbs. of pressure, gently pull the trigger blade back until it stops. It will move about 1/2 inch or so. Now add a little more pressure and watch the trigger blade. You can actually see it bend. And it doesn't take much additional pressure to make this happen. I now suspect that what I used to think was creep is actually flex in the trigger blade. What to do? I can order the new T06 trigger group but I would also need the new piston. This is way more than I am willing to spend. Or, I can order the Ruger Airhawk trigger blade. My question is, has anyone tried the Ruger blade on their RWS rifle? And how would you descibe the difference with the Ruger blade?

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RE: The RWS T05 trigger and the Ruger Airhawk trigger blade
« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2010, 11:25:43 AM »
Lots of posts here and on the Dianawerk Collective when this was first noticed. You will have to polish the cast trigger but that's about all there is to it. I think it's a drop-in. Some guys swear by them. Others don't see much difference, materials aside. Kind of a personal thing to most. The TO1 I had with a plastic trigger broke at about 1.5lbs. I never noticed any flex as it never got to that point. Ditto my Norica, which can be adjusted from medium heavy to light. Thinking about it, I suspect the plastic Diana trigger might flex some using a tip of the trigger hold, but shouldn't if you spread the weight over the center where it is thicker.