EdGun trigger mod needed
I think I could shoot the Matador R3 .22 better with improved trigger control. I could really use an adjustment to reduce trigger overtravel. I’ve got the two-stage trigger adjusted for reasonable control, though the first stage is a bit rough, but at least I can control it well enough to get it to stop at the second stage. I’ve got that down to reasonable added pressure and a clean break. But the substantial overtravel, combined with the overall trigger pull weight makes the gun twitch upon firing. Airgun barrel-time being what it is, that makes for some flyers.
Anyone devise a “best”way to add some adjustable measure of overtravel control?
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Sounds like a good approach. I don’t really mind the two stage trigger as I’ve shot airguns for many years. I do like the idea of the added safety of a larger sear engagement, especially on a gun that has no mechanical safety. I think maybe polishing the nose of the trigger screws will clean up the notchy feel. I think I’ll continue to pursue the possibility of an adjustable overtravel stop, though I’ll give your suggestion a try.
John, you can buy a longer 3mm screw at any hardware store and replace the front trigger screw with it. You will need to round off the threaded end of the screw using a file or grinder.
Remove the second trigger screw. If you leave it in, you will loose mechanical advantage and the second stage will give a much harder pull before firing.
Turn the front screw in until the Matador will not cock and then turn it out some.
Adjust from there.
Set up correctly, the mod will give a short, very easy first stage pull that will come up against a slight “notch” a slight increase in trigger pressure then fires the gun.
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Well, I removed the first stage trigger screw and polished the end with a hard Arkansas stone. Removed the grease on the sear arm lever and applied Dri-Slide, a MoS2 lubricant, to both screw-end and lever. Also Dri-Slide on sear and sear notch as well as other moving parts. (None in places where it would enter bore) Big improvement!! No more notchy feeling on first stage, just smooth release, and a crisp let-off on second stage at about 1/2 the previous trigger pull weight. Gonna shoot it a while, but I still haven’t abandoned the overtravel limiter idea.