Ranger Point Marlin Trigger

[Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933]

Tuning a new Ruger Marlin Model Model 94.  I ordered one of the Ranger Point Marlin triggers to give it a try.  It is about .005" too wide to fit into the trigger housing.  Anyone else have a problem with the Ranger Point trigger?  Did they fix the problem?

[PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L]

Have you tried the "? HELP" link on the INSTALL: Marlin Rifle Trigger page?

[Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933]

Yes, I watched the video before I ordered it.  They are not open right now.  Hopefully they will respond tomorrow.  Just wanted to see if this is a known problem.

[Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646]

I did the same install a couple of months ago , with no issues.

 

Imis

[Jackaroo, # 29989]

Fitted one to my Marlin 38.55 such a difference, you'll love it.

[Sedalia Dave]

On 10/21/2024 at 8:36 PM, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said:

Tuning a new Ruger Marlin Model Model 94.  I ordered one of the Ranger Point Marlin triggers to give it a try.  It is about .005" too wide to fit into the trigger housing.  Anyone else have a problem with the Ranger Point trigger?  Did they fix the problem?

 

Any Update???

[H.G. Wells]

I purchased one of their triggers a few years back and it dropped right in, and worked great. I decided to purchase another one for a different rifle, and it was too wide. I filed on it until I was able to get in. After It was installed, The hammer would not go to full cock by levering the rifle. However,  I could bring it to full cock by manually cocking the hammer. I reinstalled the factory trigger and it worked as it should. I contacted Ranger Point, and they said that Marlins vary because they were hand fitted. They said to correct the problem, they could sell me a hammer and trigger package which is expensive. I decided to stay with the factory trigger. I would not say this is (always) a drop in part. Ranger Point did offer a refund.

Edited October 28 by H.G. Wells

[Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933]

Update.  Their system seems to be automated and after a little fooling around "they" said to send it back.  While waiting for my claim to be "evaluated" I got antsy and decided to try and fit the trigger.  I am toying with the idea of writing an article for the Chronicle on tuning the new Ruger Marlin using only drop-in parts.  I have over 100 photos already shot.  The tune went amazingly well.  I could not believe the difference in the rifle.  One thing I did/do not like is the floppy stock trigger.  I have not shot a Marlin in at least ten years and I kept pinching my finger.  I thought I would try the Ranger Point to see if that helped.  The trigger was too wide for the trigger housing.  I did manage to get it to fit but it was definitely not drop-in and I expect a lot of people would ruin the extremely tiny spring that holds the sear to the top of the trigger while trying to fit the trigger.  I am waiting for more information from Ranger Point but right now I would not include it in the article as it was not a drop-in in the brand new Ruger Marlin.  Whenever people ask me if a part is drop-in I always tell tell them it is drop-in until it does not.  That is went a smith earns their money.  Making those "drop-in" parts work.  One other item.  The stock trigger pull was over four pounds.  With the tune-up parts and the stock trigger it was a delightful 1 lb 10 ounces.  Ranger Point notes if you install a lighter hammer spring their trigger pull could get too light.  After I got the Ranger Point trigger installed the trigger pull was down to less than 10 ounces.  This was a tad too light for me and I expect for a lot of other shooters.

[Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933]

Just got this reply from Ranger Point.

 

"Hello and thanks for reaching out to us.

As far as the Marlin trigger is concerned, we are currently chasing a good fit. One guy says it's too loose. The next says it's too tight. It's been like this since August 2023."