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Thompson encore
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09/11/2016 1:31 PM
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So I have my Thompson Encore. I really like the gun and it's very accurate but I really don't like the trigger. I have looked around and there are various after market (drop in triggers) available. Whichs one have you guys used with success? I think with a trigger upgrade it would really be a tack driver. Thanks
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Re: Thompson encore
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09/11/2016 4:02 PM
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Chance Weldon
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Mike Bellm of bellmtcs.com. Get a light spring and the pliers to install it, and I guarantee you it will make a world of difference. I got the second lightest spring, and it dropped the trigger pull from a heavy 3.5 pounds to a sweet 1.5 pounds on mine.
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Re: Thompson encore
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09/11/2016 8:07 PM
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Duke3026
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Mike Bellm of bellmtcs.com. Get a light spring and the pliers to install it, and I guarantee you it will make a world of difference. I got the second lightest spring, and it dropped the trigger pull from a heavy 3.5 pounds to a sweet 1.5 pounds on mine. If you go below 2lbs, you will most likely need the stones that Mike offers. I have a rifle frame, and four pistol frames. Only one didn't need the stones.
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Re: Thompson encore
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09/11/2016 9:06 PM
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karl
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Mike Bellm of bellmtcs.com. Get a light spring and the pliers to install it, and I guarantee you it will make a world of difference. I got the second lightest spring, and it dropped the trigger pull from a heavy 3.5 pounds to a sweet 1.5 pounds on mine. Thanks for the link and info! I just ordered a spring and pliers kit for mine.
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Re: Thompson encore
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09/11/2016 10:03 PM
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Thanks. Ill be ordering one soon.
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Re: Thompson encore
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09/27/2016 3:03 AM
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Chance Weldon
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Hey GG, did you ever order a replacement spring?
Formerly TN Lone Wolf
"We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided." - J.K. Rowling
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Re: Thompson encore
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10/05/2016 3:23 PM
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karl
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I just installed the 2-2.5 lb spring last night and it dropped the trigger pull from 4 to 2 lb, but if I don't release the trigger with a quick motion, it doesn't reset reliably. I got the stone, but need to figure out what angle changes from 90 to 80 degrees and in what direction. A few simple lines over one of the pictures to show how the angle changes would help a lot. Already a huge improvement.
Update- I compressed the hammer spring slightly in a vise rather then grinding or cutting and now it reliably resets
Last edited by karl; 10/09/2016 12:57 PM.
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Re: Thompson encore
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10/09/2016 1:45 AM
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Sorry, just read this response. I did not yet order the spring kit. I have done several trigger jobs on Rugers but don't know enough about the TCs to order something yet. I just recently heard about a guy in my area who apparently has done several TCs. I may leave it with him. Problem is we're well into my deer season and I really wanted to hunt with it this year so I don't want to send it away yet. I'll probably hold off until the end of the season.
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Re: Thompson encore
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10/09/2016 2:53 AM
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I used Bellm's lighter spring and touched my trigger on my G2 with stones I already had. A very simple trigger to work on and with a little work it becomes a great trigger, less than 2 pounds and breaks extremely clean. Took me less than an hour to do.
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