Great video, I found the ceramic stone at Midway and ordered a sear spring from M-Carbo. Followed your instruction and carefully polished all the surfaces that are part of the trigger group, lubed with PTFE and reassembled. What a difference it makes. Now instead of a scratchy first pull, it is smooth as butter to the wall, and the wall is smooth with no creep and a crisp snap at the end. I did not go crazy with the ceramic stone and used magnifying glasses to watch the progress of the polishing. Very happy with my work on my first Ruger Mini-14 trigger job!
@GunBlue49017 күн бұрын
Good work!
@geico19752 жыл бұрын
Isn't it always fun watching someone that knows what they're doing. You make it look so easy and effective. Nice job.
@user-yb9mp1lm8j Жыл бұрын
Most excellent and detailed video. On my Mini 14 I started at 7.5 lb, polished trigger catch and went to 6.5 lb, after the spring mod (1 1/2 coils) it went to 5.3. An additional 1/2 coil went to 4.3. The trigger no longer has that gritty feel. Perfect! Also, I happened to notice the "finished" end of the "barrel pin" is concave, it make it easier to insert the final pin from that side.
@davidwhite58584 ай бұрын
You’re doing a great job. Nice and slow but very informative. Thank you sir.
@cuttheknot47812 жыл бұрын
I am amazed at our friends dexterity to manipulate small parts with such grace while looking through a camera. This, of course, is in addition to his "Renaissance Man" level knowledge of other subjects and command of the english language. I hope I sufficiently described the stellar qualities of this Fine American Christian Man. In fact, I have serious sleep issues and often try to sleep to his playlists...very relaxing. As always, much appreciated. God Bless.
@cd0130 Жыл бұрын
very relaxing
@richardevans3084 Жыл бұрын
Love listening to this man before i go to bed .He has ASMR voice like Bob Ross is to painting. His instructions fall into my Sub Conscious Mind late at night ; and because of this i remember what has been taught when i work on my guns a day or even a week or more later. God Bless this Gentle Man
@kelvindodd55772 жыл бұрын
Talk about timing. I was fitting a sling to my Mini-30 and ran across your video on the Mini-14 vs M1, then to this. Excellent, safety coverage and understanding of the implications. Your explanation of the spring location and re-assembly process was excellent. Looking forward to following more of your videos.
@seanoneil2772 жыл бұрын
Thank you for walking us through this process, Mr GB. Great to hear Benny come in the room and start talking to you. He really wanted your attention! God bless you, Mrs GB and Benny.
@rick-kx7gy2 жыл бұрын
9:10 quality control manager Benny staying right on top of things . That's about as good as it gets .
@Paladin18732 жыл бұрын
I was living in Nashua, NH in 1987 and running a small FFL business on the side. I was also active in GO-NH. I imagine we knew some of the same folks.
@ScottyBennitone2 жыл бұрын
I put in an Mcarbo spring a couple weeks back . Made a nice two stage , 4.5 , crisp trigger . Thanks for the video Mr Blue.
@Jeff_Seely2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Captain for producing content out of your own pocket. People don't realize the financial and technical aspects putting videos together that is the quality of gun blue 490. And shooting gear is at an all-time astronomical high! Thank you so much for the years of the gun blue 490 program! I cannot donate a heck of a lot. I have a family of seven running on one income but what I can do, I will do.
@GunBlue4902 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. God bless!
@clasvirhodes49692 жыл бұрын
@@GunBlue490 How can we send you $10.00 ?
@Jeff_Seely2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. May God bless you and your family. Please consider putting your patreon link in the 'about' section of your KZfaq channel. Thank you again!
@captainnemo6222 Жыл бұрын
@@GunBlue490 Are you by any chance a K of C, sir? If so, then allow me to say Thank you, Worthy Brother, for a series of such excellent videos. I do not yet have my Mini-14, but I intend obtaining one ASAP. Because of your efforts, I feel as if I am far more capable of doing whatever small changes or enhancements may be helpful. I'd be very interested in hearing your ideas vis-s-vis the kind of sights that would work best for old Astigmatic eyes, whether red dot, homographic, low power scope or peep/aperture type. God bless.
@sgtstedanko71862 жыл бұрын
I'm an apprentice gunsmith who works at a small shop. I will be getting a Mini 14 soon and your instruction on the trigger job will help immensely. 👍🏻 As you know a gunsmith always has to tinker to improve things 😏
@bruceinoz80022 жыл бұрын
Also: A thrifty tradesman always has parts left over............
@sturisa2 жыл бұрын
I was lucky to find your channel a few years ago. No fluff, just the facts. Thanks!
@paliacho92 жыл бұрын
Boy that new camera is amazing. Terrific. Thanks for the vids.
@tamminicholson50602 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the video, thank you. I like the disclaimer in the intro as well. Great job!
@ralphharris6955 Жыл бұрын
I did the trigger job today on my mimi 14 tactical with a upgraded beach wood stock. Also installed the Tech Sights, the trigger is perfect!! This is a very nice rifle, thank you so much for your guidance. I really appreciate the knowledge that you share, always looking forward to the next video!!
@GunBlue490 Жыл бұрын
Happy shooting!
@InGratitudeIam2 жыл бұрын
Excellent! This is the best explanation and execution I've seen anywhere. Thank you.
@johnmollet26372 жыл бұрын
Hi GunBlue, Excellent video, I even learned a thing or two. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
@charlesfinely81442 жыл бұрын
Excellent work! Replaced some springs, did a little polishing. Thank you.
@Mrelindio4210 ай бұрын
When I was in the Army, 1961 - 1964, I was on a rifle team. The first year we fired the M-1 Garand and the second year the M-14. We tuned both with this procedure. If we had screwed up this procedure, we probably would have been court- marshaled. It sure helped the triggers on both. It didn't do anything to help the recoil of either though.
@ranchodeluxe1 Жыл бұрын
Thank You for passing on your lifetime of knowledge. I wish someone valued my skills enough to want to learn them. I'm a Harley-Davidson expert. Old, new, doesn't matter, but when I visit my local dealer I see kids with a patch on their service shirt that proclaims them as a " Master Technician". Most wouldn't last until coffee time in my shop. I watched this great video twice, then decided to give it a go. I didn't have a ceramic stone that fit very well,but I have a machined meehanite plate that I load with Clover Lapping compound and use to smooth various components. I used it with some very fine Clover and it came out beautifully. I just now tested it. Getting rid of the silly rear sight in favor of the Tech sight made my rifle more accurate.But after these minor trigger mods and some test shots to learn the new feel,, I shot a 2 inch 5 shot group at 100 yards with the sun setting. That's about as good as I can expect with peep sight and 58 year old eyes. I bought the rifle to protect my Spaniels from various wild animals on our daily hike on the Black Hills National Forest. It's going to be great for that! In fact, Lion season opens Jan 1. I've got one on camera looking in my chicken coop. She's not lactating and has no kittens. I'm going to cut her track, follow her to her cave and light her up with the Mini. Lion hunting here is physically brutal as dogs are, for the most part, not allowed. It's really hard on my antique Model 70s, etc so the stainless all-weather Mini 14 with simple M14 canvas sling is going to work beautifully. Thanks, again.
@Prosecute-fauci Жыл бұрын
I just did this on my mini 14 tactical. I got it to an incredibly smooth and consistent 5.5lbs. I am leaving it right there.
@Quality_Guru Жыл бұрын
Nicely done - thanks for sharing your wisdom with us.
@boomdawg562 жыл бұрын
Great video. Looks like my project for next Saturday afternoon will be with my old mini.
@sierrabravo92282 жыл бұрын
another great video sir! especially when you reverently educate us about the mini 14. I did the trigger polishing like you demonstrated a few years ago, and that dramatically improved the trigger feel on mine! what I love about the mini 14 is that when you look at it, it makes you think America!
@thinkingimpaired56632 жыл бұрын
Rugers definitely have rough triggers, thank you.
@megatrends2 жыл бұрын
I used an aftermarket secondary sear spring made for this same purpose to reduce trigger pull tension instead of cutting the factory one. I kept the factory one in my parts box should it ever be needed. My trigger pull is super perfect after replacing it, Very happy with the results.
@johnqpublic27182 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah - I just got lucky with this upload as I lay down to rest, finally.
@johnfernandez3166 Жыл бұрын
God-bless you Brother
@99jeepxjguy972 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir, so much. I love my Rugers, and especially my Minis... 14 &30. I appreciate that you advise caution in these tuneups.
@DOW1142 жыл бұрын
Thank You for the video . I just might give it a try. always great to watch a pro like you.
@philchristmas68186 ай бұрын
You sir are a true Jewl! Thx for holding our hands & sharing your expertise on the mini-14 trigger with us. I'm not sure about cutting the secondary sear spring but I'm willing to give it a go once I aquire the glass stones for polishing. Carry-on sir & we all miss Benny very much😢!
@kevinlawrence96292 жыл бұрын
Another fabulous video, your knowledge is priceless. Thank You
@Carnyx_1 Жыл бұрын
You're my boy, Blue!
@Thwarptide10 ай бұрын
I actually bought a sear spring from MCARBO rather than risk mucking it up by hand. My original trigger was extremely gritty and there was a rotten bur on the sear. That bur was causing a silly rotten hang up before release. I had to take that down with a fine Kentucky stone, then finish it up the rest of the way with the ceramic polishing. After reinstalling everything, this is an entirely different trigger! At first it was dern close to 6lbs, now it’s right close to 4.5lbs as expected! Thanks for the patience and detailed instructions!
@jonnporter60812 жыл бұрын
When I'm working on stuff with small parts, springs, etc., I use a Hefty 2.5 gallon bag. You can find them at almost any grocery store. A box of 12 is about five bucks. The bags are big enough that I can get my hands and most parts into. This cuts down on lost springs and small parts. It also cuts down on un-Christian like language. If you have really big hands, you can probably find clear storage bags that are used for storing pillows, linens, and such.
@wmdayman2 жыл бұрын
Very good info. It is great to see how things operate.
@DreamwalkerFilms11 ай бұрын
Absolutely love the way you present your information and the time you take on laying out careful steps in the proper order. Your style is a breath of fresh air and so much easier to follow than so many of the quick-cut, quick-talking speedsters on KZfaq...thanks for this great video! Just ordered a ceramic file and punch...can't wait to try this on my own weapon. Much obliged.
@ronbos12 Жыл бұрын
I performed this exactly as you suggested. What a difference! Thanks.
@GunBlue490 Жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@patrickflynn8984 Жыл бұрын
Where can I find those ceramic pieces.?
@ronbos12 Жыл бұрын
Amazon!
@stevemullinax59412 жыл бұрын
New subscriber here really enjoy your content thank you sir for sharing this wonderful educational video hello from North Carolina and God bless
@rhuck37 Жыл бұрын
Thank You for the heads up on this matter!!!
@nickcirillo61918 ай бұрын
Excellent 😎 And please tell Benny that I say hello 🐶
@philchristmas68186 ай бұрын
(FYI) Benny had past away a while back😢. It so nice to hear you speak of him, we love our dogs (& pets too), they're all part of our families 😊.
@RonnieStanley-tc6vi Жыл бұрын
I'm putting this on my list of things to do. I may not lighten the trigger spring, but smoothing that sear up will improve mine greatly.
@roberthendricks1453 Жыл бұрын
Another excellent video. I learn so much just watching. Thank you, sir.
@Nostrildomus2 жыл бұрын
Nice camera work . . . Thanks
@timsmith5837 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@boogerdog52472 жыл бұрын
Nice work. "The secret's in the coil spring sauce!" That ceramic stone is a must have also. I haven't handled an M1 Garand since service days, long ago. Don't have a mini either, but those NiB teflon infused AR triggers aren't as smooth as they sell them to be.
@sgtstedanko71862 жыл бұрын
What's smooth to one is gritty to another. Personally I don't like to change the trigger on a field rifle for obvious reasons, but for bench shooting cleaning up the pull is necessary. I've had guys who made bench triggers for their ARs and then were shooting doubles and triples hunting in the field. It's all preference.
@boogerdog52472 жыл бұрын
@@sgtstedanko7186 In those instances, people most likely "removed material." Polishing however is a different matter. I hunt, I'm not a range groupie or bench rest shooter. I've watched utube well followed get multiple shots from bench rests, in AR10's, by having after market triggers installed that are light poundage from the factory, unaltered. They don't respond well to coaching on too much weight on an elbow, and the rifle's recoil, virtually creates a "bump stock" effect. So, any combinations of multiple firings can result from many things, not just someone who gets a file out and starts "polishing." Removing material in trigger polishing is the culprit. I don't believe, one can create a Timney or Geislie (sp) $250.00 trigger from a mil-spec $25.00 trigger no matter how gun smith'ed they are, but some grit can be minimized.
@sgtstedanko71862 жыл бұрын
@@boogerdog5247 if it feels gritty to begin with then yes. But what feels smooth to one may feel gritty to another. I'm just really conservative on messing with anything too much. You can always take more off but can't always put more back on. So when a customer wants a smooth and tune I do as little as possible to make them happy without creating an unsafe weapon. Gunsmithing has a ton of liability. I've had guys try to sue my head gunsmith because he did everything they asked and they did not know how to operate the weapon after the work was done. Much like what you mentioned with doubling up. Something to that affect. Either way it is fun to clean up factory guns and turn them into cadillacs.
@boogerdog52472 жыл бұрын
@@sgtstedanko7186 Agreed, I have a smith/ffl, who flat out will not touch a trigger by policy, for the very reason you mention. LIABILITY. I used to be able to get from a military components contractor, armorer hand tuned AR triggers to the ounce pull. He would only go to four pounds approx. on an AR10 trigger. We seem to be agreeing on all points. You can only do so much with a mil-spec trigger before it belongs in the garbage can or scrap metal bin, before it gets someone in trouble. I like teflon infused and NiB 40 dollar triggers. They can be improved in grittiness, if you are carefull, but like I was saying, they will never become a $250.00 trigger. I have some hard primer ammo, so all my AR's have enhanced firing pins, some have heavier hammer springs as well. Bottom line, all my triggers are safe pound weight pull rated. Most of these 3, 3.5 pound drop in's have ftf issues with harder primers. Sometimes that enhanced firing pin will help, but sometimes it won't. Like I said, mine are set up for field use not a precision bench rest long distance dialer. Good convo here...salute!
@sgtstedanko71862 жыл бұрын
@@boogerdog5247 it's my wheelhouse I gunsmith in SW Minnesota. A small two man shop mostly we handle hunting and farm guns but we get the fun stuff in here too a lot. I installed a couple binaries not long ago. Testing those made my day. Either way no matter what you do in this business you'll never get rich and you'll sometimes get sued for shit that isn't your fault. It all comes with the territory. We do it for the love of the trade and nothing else. Cheers 🍻
@thesaint1517 Жыл бұрын
Great explanation on how to improve the trigger mechanism. I would love to do mine but I feel that I am not really qualified to take a risk. Thanks for sharing your great knowledge on this gun.
@jester76532 жыл бұрын
Loved the video. Very instructive.
@michaeledlin999510 ай бұрын
I now have a 4 1/2lb consistent smooth trigger pull. Working on loads for it. 55 gr ttsx is 1moa so far
@oldschoolprepper2273 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much watched your video a couple of times it was very easy after that used a super fine ceramic on the sheer still leaving a little bit of the motor cross basically just taken off the discolor bought a aftermarket reduced spring took a couple of coils off I’m down at 3 1/2 pounds just what I wanted thank you By the way I take all responsibility for my workmanship And modifications
@GunBlue490 Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@stevenlefebvre29912 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video you are definitely a craftsman. You give great advice for everyone.
@jconradh2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@M4jeff Жыл бұрын
Great very video. Thank you so much for posting.
@Tonyblaine734 ай бұрын
Informative and well worth watching. Thank you
@tomsimon104 Жыл бұрын
As an avid enthusiast, I love your info, and love your icon on the wall. After stoning /polishing for only target shooting, it may be best to never use it in a self defense situation as it will be put under a 'microscope', as the saying goes, then you will be the guilty party for modifying a firearm. Just saying.
@RINNTY9 ай бұрын
Thank You Captain for this great Video. I have a mini 30 that I would like to have the trigger worked on. I live in Mass. South of Boston, but I don't know where I can go to have it Done. I'm a retired LEO myself. This looks easy enough, but I don't think I would try it myself. Great Video and keep up the great Work.
@doughertel5637 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a well presented demonstration - will be checking out Patreon for more of your information.
@GunBlue490 Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@bruceorey4994 Жыл бұрын
Well done sir! My mini pull is a lot tighter. Thank you!!
@MadDog_Barks Жыл бұрын
Yes I can appreciate skills. I'm terrible in taking stuff apart. I always have extra parts left over.
@geneotrexler82462 жыл бұрын
Very informative video 👍
@michaeledlin999510 ай бұрын
Mcarbo makes a replacement spring that work great.
@CQCMachine2 жыл бұрын
Great video, but the highlight was Benny visiting ❤️😂
@bobvilla506410 ай бұрын
Wonderful Video
@Mikael57322 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your channel very much sir.
@gscotty3112 жыл бұрын
Will DEFINITELY help if you start a Patreon! Thanks so much!
@hawknives Жыл бұрын
Very good video! Thank You! Christ Bless!
@cjsima2 жыл бұрын
Speaking of high power can you do a video focused on the sport of high power
@charlesrock77702 жыл бұрын
Great video sir I thank you and willing yo on pateron
@BigT272952 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir. Great information. You are a treasure.
@oldrabidus22302 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@bobvilla506410 ай бұрын
Now I have to get a Mini 14.
@clasvirhodes49692 жыл бұрын
I would pay to see a video on adjusting your mod 70 win. trigger. I have a 1983-84 mod 70 257 Roberts that I would love to bring down to 3.0 lbs for benchrest shooting.
@stevemiller74332 жыл бұрын
neat!
@notsosilentmajority12 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Liked and subbed.
@jodyfree9532 жыл бұрын
great instruction
@robertheymann5906 Жыл бұрын
Well done video...thx
@clasvirhodes49692 жыл бұрын
IMHO (I am no expert) I have always believed that no firearm can reach it's pinnacle of accuracy unless the trigger pull is less than half the weight of the firearm.
@zKfh4311 ай бұрын
👍
@fabricedefouchier75653 ай бұрын
God bless
@larrrs32 жыл бұрын
Did you use the 3,000 grit or 6,000 grit ceramic stone?
@raymondpetracca6208 Жыл бұрын
Wish I lived down the street, I’d bring You My mini 14
@hambone21112 жыл бұрын
4 1/2# limit only applies to high-power service rifle. High-power match rifles i e Bolt action and space gun AR15s are exempt from the 4 1/2# limit.
@GunBlue4902 жыл бұрын
Rules limitations have nothing to do with the safety limitations of the M14.
@ericwheat95406 ай бұрын
I used to be very intrested in how to tune a Ruger mini-14 but I had two strokes and I can no longer remember things like I should.
@whiskeykilmer18662 жыл бұрын
Would this procedure also improve the Ruger 10/22 trigger? Thank you for all work you put into making your videos.
@GunBlue4902 жыл бұрын
They are entirely different systems. No, it won't. I recommend you purchase the enhanced Ruger trigger for the 10/22, which is purpose built to improve the factory trigger.
@whiskeykilmer18662 жыл бұрын
@@GunBlue490 Thank you
@clasvirhodes49692 жыл бұрын
Former Strafford county man here. Now in SC. If I join your patreon page , will I be able to ask you questions and advice directly ?
@user-il6zz9nw4r5 ай бұрын
I used 400 girt and 1000 grit...Didn't touch the spring because of mentioned reason...
@chillywilly33972 жыл бұрын
I was wondering if you could make a drawing of the trigger (maybe from different angles) to show exactly where the polish point is. I am just a little confused. Thank you.
@brianwhisman10372 жыл бұрын
yes,, where to find this flat ceramic rod ,and a pin-point arrow on the part to be smoothed would be great. { detailed close up view, say 10x or more, before and after... }, perfect.!! and what about a polish like metall or flitz ?
@garys55402 жыл бұрын
Where can you get a flat 3 sided ceramic rod? I looked online everything I found was circular or round. I enjoy your vlogs. Very informative. Thanks Much.
@garys55402 жыл бұрын
@@callawayken650 Thanks very much for the info sir! All advise is much appreciated!
@grantham11496 ай бұрын
I’m also looking. Where did you find one? Thx
@patrickflynn8984 Жыл бұрын
Hey thank you. Great video. Where do I find those ceramic bits
@troy34567892 жыл бұрын
I just found a 1/4" GESSWEIN 3550614 ceramic stone for $43.87 before tax + shipping.
@denniskennedy33117 ай бұрын
Too be safe i would do just take one ring off the sping just to be safe
@lockednloaded21012 жыл бұрын
Are those MIM or investment cast parts? I'm suspicious Ruger doesn't use nearly as many investment castings as they used to.
@GunBlue4902 жыл бұрын
All Ruger parts are either billeted steel, or investment cast. They have no MIM.
@chrisandsteve52386 ай бұрын
I may have missed it, but where would I look to buy a ceramic stone for this? Excellent video!
@GunBlue4906 ай бұрын
Look up triangle Arkansas stones. Sharpening Supplies.com has them.
@robertedson23742 жыл бұрын
Very interesting but why did you use that triangular stone when you specifically said not rto use it in the beginning??
@GunBlue4902 жыл бұрын
I said not to use a triangular India stone.
@robertedson23742 жыл бұрын
@@GunBlue490 But then you DID...in the video!!?
@stevenhom75482 жыл бұрын
If You take Off too Much cutting off too much Coil Just buy another New Coil and Start all Over Again
@Chief28-2012 ай бұрын
Would it be possible to use a 3000 grit carbide polishing stone for this because I cannot find triangular ceramic anywhere
@imafriend13362 жыл бұрын
I bet you know the guy at Byers Colorado don’t you
@Goodsnout Жыл бұрын
Well done! Are you sure that your slip stone is ceramic? It looks an awful lot like my fine white hard Arkansas slip stone.
@GunBlue490 Жыл бұрын
Actually, I had to look back through my records about 12 years to find out. You're correct. It's a Norton 3x1/4" Ultrafine Arkansas. It's the same opaque white appearance as my ceramic sharpening rods.