Ruined my Mark II w/ Volquartsen parts...

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abcimixab

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My Mark II was very reliable, until I bought a Volquartsen trigger kit and grip. It now jams at least once a mag, and the trigger has a creepy let-off.

I thought maybe I installed it wrong, so I had the local shop dissamble, and reinstall the Volquartsen hammer, sear and springs.

Same trigger feel, same jams.

When I can get a weekend off, I am going to reinstall the factory parts.

$100 down the drain, unless someone has an idea as to what else to try.
 
I had the same problem before. My mark II was very reliable... then I bought the Volquartsen kit for my Mark II which costs $80. Brought it to a local gunsmith. He did a good job, fine tuned the sear and made a very crisp and very light triger which really scares me off. Because I use my Mark II not only for target shooting but also carry it in the hunting trip. However, 2 problems with the kit. Jamming and multiple burst... So I brought it to the second gunsmith. She said that the multi burst is because of the fine tuned sear and jamming is because the spring of the kit is kind of weak. So she ordered another new Volquartsen sear and reinstalled the stock spring. No more multi burst no more jamming but there is a heavier pull and a creepy let-off. I think that is the nature of the kit. And I am kind of happy with it because I don't want too light trigger... on the field. With the stock spring, the Mark II now has no problem with Jamming at all. Not at all... but $60 paid for both trip to gunsmiths. I am thinking of another trip to my gunsmith to get rid off the creepy let-off but not to lighten the trigger.
 
Amazing...

I konw it's late for you two, but others who read this might be interested to know that Clark Custom Guns will do a trigger job on a Mark II that is light, crisp, reliable, safe, amd guaranteed... for $100.

www.clarkcustomguns

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Make mine lean, mean, and 9x19!
 
I've installed the same kits in both of my Mark II's and had excellent results. Did you call or e-mail Volquartsen? I noticed both of my kits came without a new spring...
 
I just used the trigger and sear for my Mark II's. I did have a problem with the first gun going full auto. the problem was a recalled sear it was overpolished. A new hammer fixed it. I made a oversized hammer bushing to reduce the trigger pull ,and drilled and tapped the trigger to reduce the foreplay. now my gun has a 26oz.pull and my wifes has a 30oz. As for the jams adjust the lip on the clip so it clear the ejector. bend it out alittle not to much or it will jam on every shot. I put a empty case in the chamber and manually pull the bolt back to see how it's working. Good Luck Bob.
 
This is interesting, because I put the trigger kit in one of my MK-II's, and I was reasonably impressed with it. It accomplished all that I expected the kit to do.

I had a different experience with my Ruber 10-22, the Volquartsen target hammer sucked in that gun, and I had a trigger job done for $45 that solved all the problems and added an extended mag release and auto bolt release in the bargain.
 
Thanks for the tips.

I am getting both failures to eject and light firing pin strikes. At least once a mag, either a round will become lodged sideways, or a round will fail to fire.

No problems w/ full auto, but the trigger pull totally sucks. If you lightly squeeze the trigger, you can take up the creepy gritty part. You then release the trigger, and squeeze again, and the feel is excellent.

It has also been suggested that I use the stock hammer and springs w/ the Volquartsen sear. I'll try this, and let you know.


If I can't get it work, I will have to Volquartsen, and see if they will fix it, or give me a refund.

So far, this has been a very frustrating waste oftime and money. The trigger was fine before I started. I just wanted it a bit lighter, as I use this 22 for target shooting and plinking.
 
My Mark II works just fine.
Should I dink with it a little bit and maybe buy some parts I don't really need?

Nuff said?

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I reworked the Ruger parts in my MKII. I still have to pull the trigger and drill & tap it for an overtravel screw, but it is as smooth as the ones I've shot with aftermarket kits in them. Not a five minute job, more like something to do on those long winter days ;)
 
Hi, folks,

FWIW, I have found that many buyers of the Mk II Ruger fire a few shots (or only dry fire) then pronounce the trigger pull bad and want to replace everything. Might I suggest dry firing and/or firing a few boxes of ammo and letting the trigger smooth up a bit before spending a lot of money to replace the factory parts with after-market parts that may actually be inferior.

Jim
 
I have actually fired many, many bricks of ammo through my Mark II. The trigger wasn't bad, I just wanted it to be better.

I have called Volquartsen twice and left messages. They have declined to call me back. I'll give it a third try tomorrow.
 
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Jim Keenan:
FWIW, I have found that many buyers of the Mk II Ruger fire a few shots (or only dry fire) then pronounce the trigger pull bad and want to replace everything. Might I suggest dry firing and/or firing a few boxes of ammo and letting the trigger smooth up a bit before spending a lot of money to replace the factory parts with after-market parts that may actually be inferior.[/quote]

I don't know about the other folks, but I bought my first MK-II used with lots of miles, and I put a few bricks of ammo through it before I determined that the trigger wasn't up to my expectations for a target pistol. Most of the time, a vast improvement can be had with aftermarket parts or a quick trip to the gunsmith...
 
I must say I agree with rugers needing to break in. I notice they get way better after a few hundred rounds. If thats not good enough I highly reccommend the Clark trigger over the Volquartsen trigger. For one thing its not so darn wide.
 
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