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I own two bobed hammered snubbie sp101's. Watched the install video till I no longer needed it for dis, and re-assembly. The kits and shims went in like a dream. Polishing was fun as well, I don't own a trigger tension measuring device but pull and smoothness are both markedly different. Excellent job by MCarbo
I am in the process of installing my third kit! I told a friend about this kit for his SP101 in 9mm. I installed it for him and his Ruger went from being one of his least favorite to his EDC.
Every time I think I won't buy anymore I end up with something that needs it. I have done kits for some friends and for myself. I can't recommend it more.
Ruger sp101, while reliable, is a difficult to use firearm, even with the Hogue aftermarket grips. Breaking at 12 lbs. the rapid fire groups were on target, but larger than expected. Considered trading when I found M*CARBO and I am glad I did. To me I improved the value and usefulness of the firearm 100% and dropped the groupings by 50%. Great value even if you need to send to factory to install.
I have installed shim kits/springs in many of my Blackhawks, this was a great deal more challenging. The video was essential to dismantling and assembly of the firearm. A lot of video of the bling polish job, and seemed like the very details were kind of rushed thru. But just watch it a couple of times pause and rewind and it can be done. I think Chris enjoyed it more than I did. I'm old and the kit install wore me out. DA definitely much better. SA not as good as a Blackhawk, that was what I was hoping for. Wonder if even lighter springs would still be reliable? Good close up video of the internals, for assembly. I give it 5 stars.
Ruger GP100, Double Action, Before - double action pull was over what my scale could read. After - 7 lbs. Single Action, Before - 6 lbs. After - 2.5 lbs. with stoning and polishing.
I recently used this trigger. / spring kit to improve the trigger pull on my SP 101. The videos were invaluable in guiding me through the project, which in included polishing the contacting surfaces. If you are comfortable working with small parts and following the video, your SP101 can have a much improved trigger. Watch the video(s) twice before you start!
My GP100 had a horrific trigger, gritty and very heavy. So I hit YouTube to see what I could do myself.... I happened across MCARBO’s channel and watched the entire video. I’ve got “a bitchin’ set of tools” so I figured that I could fix anything. I purchased the spring kit, shim kit ,polishing kit and got to work. The end result was a crisp drag free single action and a reduction of pull on double action. I did have an issue with the trigger reset spring (my GP is kinda older) so I called for technical support and was offered several options to be certain that I was satisfied. THESE GUYS ARE 100%!!!! Patrick was helpful and Very knowledgeably! Watch the video, order the full kit and get to work. Buy with confidence.
The new springs and shims are not everything. Polishing the surfaces makes a huge difference too. The extras included in the package are a wonderful surprise. This is a company that really seems to care and feel genuine about people, product, and mission. Thanks you, this is a great kit.
This kit is awesome when combined with the polishing kit for the complete trigger job package. My only complaint is when the replacement trigger return spring is installed my gp100 will not function so parts of this kit didn’t work for me. Overall it has been an improvement to the trigger and that’s what I wanted. Would buy again or suggest to friends without hesitation.
I sent a new Ruger .38 to have a non factory spring kit installed because the gun was difficult for me to fire. Upon its return, I still experienced more difficulty than I wanted and was very disappointed in my Ruger purchase. I really thought I’d ultimately have to sell the gun and continue my search for the perfect conceal/carry weapon. I spoke with Mike about my issues, specifically, that after firing 5 times, the hammer seemed to “stick.” Mike encouraged me to send the gun back to MCarbo, at their expense, and told me if they couldn’t resolve the issue, which might have been a binding issue, they’d forward the gun to Ruger. Much to my delight, it wasn’t a binding issue and after reinstalling shims, along with a great deal of firing, my gun was returned to me and is now operating very smoothly. So far I’m very happy. I also know that if I experience any more issues, MCarbo will go the extra mile to make it right. I’d highly recommend MCarbo for your gun needs. These guys know what they’re doing and their customer service exceeds any you will find anywhere today. One last thing - their “hold” music is unbelievably fantastic!
Can’t attest to longevity quite yet but I’m confident it’ll work fine. Took it to the range the day after installing both springs on my DAO as well as the hammer shims (will be doing trigger shims on polishing day) and it was much more comfortable and fired every shot fine. I liked the SP101 felt when I first got it, now I love it!
So before the installation, the trigger was so heavy I couldn’t even pull it using the pad of my finger, now it’s at least half as heavy and feels less gritty. Right after the installation I was having issues with the trigger getting stuck if I pulled too slow. After removing the hammer and oiling the contact points on the transfer bar while pulling the trigger, it seems to have flushed out some left-over grime I missed and smoothed it out. I have yet to take it to the range but overall it seems to more functional and I enjoyed learning about the revolver’s internals as I followed the video.
I watched the video on this trigger job then ordered the kit. I went ahead and disassembled the revolver and did the polishing work. I was a bit overwhelmed with all the parts on the table. When the spring kit came I went to work putting everything back together. It Wes easy by going by the steps of the video. The trigger pull was reduced by half. It is much improved and well worth the price of the kit and time invested. De Opresso Liber. RLTW
The trigger spring kit is definitely a must install on the sp101. The DA pull was atrocious and the hammer pull was also crunchy but after installing cleaning out the trigger return spring and installing spring and hammer string everything much smoother. Will go back to polish everything up. I have the 9mm. Pro tip make sure you clean your clips after several hundred rounds or they wont lie flat on the wheel. Thanks!
I’m the guy that can’t fix anything unless I try multiple times but today I did a complete trigger job on my Ruger SP101 on the first try! All because the installation video led me step by step! I did the hammer & trigger return springs, polished all important surfaces (and more) and installed hammer & trigger shims! I even put it back together and it works!! Seriously guys, GREAT job on both the kit and the installation video!!!