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The trigger is one of the few upgrades you can feel on every single shot, and the factory unit on the Ruger American Gen II is one of the first things a lot of folks want to change once they've put some rounds downrange. This Timney straight trigger replaces it with a self-contained assembly that gives you a smooth, predictable break and lets you dial the pull weight to your liking. It ships factory-set at a crisp 3 pounds and adjusts anywhere from 2 to 4 pounds, so you can tune it for a light target feel or keep it a touch heavier for hunting.
The straight shoe gives your finger a consistent contact point and a flatter pull, which a lot of precision guys prefer for that dead-vertical break. Inside, the housing is lightweight 6061 T6 aluminum that's anodized for durability, the trigger shoe is CNC-machined, and the sear is EDM cut and NP3 coated so it stays slick and consistent shot after shot. It's a genuine drop-in that removes the slack and creep you feel in the stock trigger, and that alone can tighten up your groups noticeably.
Installation is straightforward with a punch set and a few minutes on the bench. The unit reuses your rifle's factory three-position safety that locks the bolt, so you keep the same safe handling you're used to. It works with all Ruger American Gen II centerfire three-position safety rifles, the ranch rifle included, though it isn't set up for left-handed actions. Timney provides an install video and PDF to walk you through it, and most people have it swapped and back together in one sitting.
Bottom line, this is one of the highest-value upgrades you can make to a Gen II. Owners consistently report the creep and overtravel disappear and the break turns clean and crisp, which is exactly what you want when you're trying to shrink a group or make a shot count in the field.
It's compatible with all Ruger American Gen II centerfire rifles that use the three-position safety, including the ranch rifle. It reuses your factory safety components, so nothing extra is needed there. Keep in mind it isn't set up for left-handed actions, so verify your action before ordering.
The trigger comes factory calibrated at a crisp 3 pounds and adjusts anywhere from 2 to 4 pounds. Plenty of owners dial theirs down to right around 2 pounds and report a clean break with no creep. You can set it heavier for hunting or lighter for target work depending on how you shoot.
No, this is a self-contained drop-in unit that most people install themselves in one bench session. You'll want a proper punch set and a few minutes to swap the old trigger for the new one. Timney offers an installation video and PDF to walk you through pushing out the pins and transferring the bolt lock components.
Mechanically they're the same trigger with the same 2 to 4 pound adjustment and drop-in fit. The difference is the shoe shape. The straight shoe gives a flatter, more vertical pull and a consistent finger contact point, which a lot of precision shooters prefer, while the curved shoe feels more traditional.
| UPC | 081950642175 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 642C-ST |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 7.9000 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Trigger |
| Shipping Weight | 0.235 |
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