M*CARBO Ruger LCP MAX Trigger Spring Kit and Short Stroke Flat Trigger Upgrade - How To Install
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
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Please refer to the timecodes below for specific chapters.
TIMECODES:
Intro - 00:00
Flat Trigger Overview - 00:25
Tools Needed - 00:39
Frame Disassembly - 01:02
Removing Stock Trigger - 02:27
Installing New Trigger - 03:21
Spring Kit Overview - 04:21
Replacing Trigger Return and Hammer Springs - 04:40
Easy Trigger Removal - 06:40
Frame Reassembly - 07:02
Replacing Firing Pin Spring - 08:25
Slide Reassembly - 10:25
Pretravel Adjustment - 10:45
LCP2 Differences - 11:21
Noise Suppression - 11:38
Trigger Pull Comparisons - 12:09
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Thanks for the very detailed video. I ordered the trigger kit, spring kit and the new contact rod and spring.
I replaced All the polymer parts along with the striker spring a pin, contact rod and spring. Polished the barrel ramp and the partial ramp at the top of the magazine housing/lower 1/2 of pistol.
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Love these install videos done by the creators of the products! You guys go the extra mile for us.
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I did this upgrade using the 12-pound hammer spring. I got light strikes with the 10-pound (red). My trigger pull is 4 pounds down from 7 pounds! Way more accurate at the range. Well worth the cost and time!!!!!!!
Just swapped out the 10 pound hammer spring for the 12 pound hammer spring for the same reason. I was averaging at least 1 light strike per magazine at the range. Hoping the 12 pound spring resolves this issue.
@@B2the4th Did the 12 lb resolve it? I started with the 10lb, but I also get light strikes.
@@kristopherhiser4967 Yes I've ran about 3 boxes of ammo through it with the 12lb and not one light primer strike. With the 10lb I couldn't make it through a magazine without a light primer strike. Go with the 12
@@B2the4th Thank you! I could shoot my defensive ammo with the 10lb, but I could not make it through a single mag of FMJ with the 10lb. I swapped to the 12lb last night. Haven't had a change to test yet.
@@kristopherhiser4967 Shouldn't have any more issues with it. My philosophy on ammo is I want a gun that will shoot almost anything I put in it. (Russian steel ammo is the exception) Never know when you'll find yourself in a situation and Magtech FMJ is all you got.
The MCARBO upgrades (all of them) are worth every penny of their investment cost. The trigger and spring kit is a MUST have. I used the 12 lb return spring and it's perfect for a carry gun in the pocket. Their quality parts are worth every penny for the improvement they provide.
Used this video to install the entire suite of M-Carbo upgrades for the LCP MAX. No issues. Shoots much better now.
Another great trigger kit & great video from MCarbo. As always perfect photography and easy to understand instructions.
Just completed install on the new trigger and thanks so much for the tutorial. Very methodical, easy to follow and great tips on the do's and don'ts for the install. I am a novice and could not have done this without the video. Job well done and many thanks!
Thanks…. Replaced trigger a spring kit, contact rod an spring, new take down pin. On my LCP max anniversary….
I just got back from the rifle range. Due to the 10 lb hammer spring and upgrade on the trigger, I cut the group size in half, nothing short of incredible! Thank you Mcarbo!
Thank you mcarbo for the awesome video
Good timing, just ordered these parts!
I was thinking of only installing the trigger shoe, but installed the spring kit also. What a complete change!! Great instructions in the video.
Pretty cool upgrade! Might have to pick it up.
I bought it and installed it with the help of this Video, and I HIGHLY RECOMMENT the upgrades!
Popped a hammer spring seat pin dropping an unloaded one upon checking a retention holster, thanks for the thorough process, saved me a lot of aggravation.
Super Video! The BEST I have seen. THANKS!!!
Wow ! This really is an outstanding installation video ! Very detailed and well explained and the visual aspect is just perfect ! In addition your description step by step and your reasoning about the order of the installation is not only logical but it complements the “timing” of the whole installation ! Just like a perfect narrative or a “thriller” if I may say so ! Thank you a lot Marc ! I subscribed immediately !
When you say hold onto those springs you weren't kidding. My Takedown Pin Dent spring is no longer with me lol. Called Ruger to order another one and they hooked me up no charge! That's customer service I can get behind right there!
For later......take guns apart with the gun inside a gallon-size clear zip-lock bag. A spring that goes flying is then found in the bag........
@@TheWilferchuse a jumbo 3 gallon bag much easier
A great video - thank you!
Can’t wait til my Max comes in. Great video, you make it look so easy but I can follow this video easily, thanks for an excellent tutorial.
Nice job ! Thanks
Going into my gun maintenance collection!
What a great Video! I did exactly what you said and it worked well. The trigger pin was a challenge because of my fat fingers!
I also added tritium rear sights and a Veridian red laser to the trigger guard. All set now. Thanks a million.
most helpful video out there. thank you.
Looks like a very well thought out trigger and spring kit. I’m definitely interested. Those sound suppressed hammer springs are pure genius!
Definitely love the stuffed springs, not a big fan of the twang when dryfiring.
@@snapshotdod I’m with you. I think I sold my old LCP2 simply because of the sound when dry firing. I think Ruger should steal their idea.
Just got this trigger and spring kit delivered yesterday, looking forward to attempting the install. Thank you for the video! I don’t know about the 10lbs hammer spring, maybe a 12 and 14 would have been a little more practical for this type of handgun. I love a good three pound trigger, but not sure in your front pocket is the place for it. Just my two cents. Keep up the good work!
@@CompShooter54 I did buy their trigger and the spring kit, but haven’t installed it yet. Definitely going to go with the heavier hammer spring when I install it. I always think there’s a balance between pull weight and action/travel of the trigger, I usually carry something with a 5-6 pound trigger with a fair amount of pre travel and a slightly longer reset. I’m not the biggest fan of a manual safety on a carry gun, unless it’s a single action only gun. I’ve had a lot of pocket 380’s over the years, but strangely haven’t had a Bodyguard. A palm size gun with a long DAO trigger that breaks at 9 lbs sounds pretty tough to shoot accurately. Is that the case?
Love the lcp max
The LCP Max is my summer shorts go-to gun!!!!!!! I use only Critical Defense ammo for my 380 and 9mm guns 😮
Before installing the roll pin for the firing pin take the 1/16" punch and check your hole is clear. I did not do this and the roll pin dinged the edge of the firing pin. The ring was enough to cause light strikes. I had to disassemble and file the ding out.
I just installed these into mine, it is the best investment you can make! Absolutely makes a good gun, a great gun! I'd recommend the 12lbs spring if you intend this for carry.
Attempting to install this caused much headache and nail scratching. Not your guys' fault. I wish I knew how frustrated I'd be when attempting to bend and remove the hammer spring, removing the firing pin, and then reassembling it all back. I ended up not installing it. Pity.
Edit: Ok, I went back and decided to give it a go again. I finally installed it. My fingertips are sore but it's finally done.
A new level of respect for gunsmithers.
You go pretty fast on the parts installation but it worked for me. Thanks. Range time is next.
Amazing difference. However, did get one light strike out of 30 rounds fired with the 12lb spring. The spring also rings after dry firing as well
So I have a really hard time with the hammer spring, my solution was using the old hammer spring as a hook, way easier.
Ok M*CARBO we need a better magazine release spring for the MAX.
Noted. Will take a look into it!
I couldn’t agree more !! Such a pain in a butt-hole
I did the install . Made a world of difference, but it is going in the safe, it's still no fun to shoot and in my opinion not a huge enough difference in concealability to replace my Hellcat or HK P30 SK . Really good instructional video. Thanks
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Did the full install and got light primer strikes with the 10 pound trigger spring. E-mailed Mcarbo but no response yet. Installed 12 pound spring and will try again. Mcarbo trigger is pretty nice though.
Just swapped out the 10lbs for the 12lbs for the same reason. Hoping that resolves the issue. I'm sure it will.
I put the 12lb spring in because people saying 10 lb gave light primer strikes.. out of 48 rounds I had 10 failure to fire due to light strikes.. putting the stock spring back in.. was a waste of money for me
Hello, we are sorry to hear that. Was the M*Carbo firing pin spring used? As our hammer spring has to eb used with the M*Carbo firing pin spring.
Thanks for your HONESTY about these products. When 99% of comments are a bunch of rants and raves it makes me skeptical like they’re paid for their reviews or employees of the company or something 👀🐸☕️
I do not want to change the spring, but do you advise upgrade the trigger? I just got the Ruger LCP Max Anniversary edition, and read that the stock trigger is pinching fingers. can I do the trigger and leave the factory spring? thanks!
I just did this install and have totally lost all feel and sound on the reset. I let the trigger slowly creep forward after dry firing and can't tell when it's ready to go again. Any ideas? Used the 12lb spring and the supplied firing pin spring as well as the Mc trigger shoe.
Question for anyone who has the trigger. Does setting the pretravel change where the trigger breaks compared to OEM or does it just change where the pressure starts? (Wanting a crisper break with very little creep, yes I understand its a precocked hammer and will have some creep)
I have a question about pin down I just I perched the pin heavy duty from Mcarbo so whene I go to the range I noticed the pin star come out do you have any idea because I just contact them they said send me the pin back but I ask you that question do you notice that the pin from Mcarbo has the same issue with the pin like from ruger factory why the pin come out when the star shooting
Any problem with just installing the trigger with all the factory springs? I'm just fixing a trigger safety issue on my 75th Anniversary model. Locks out the trigger accidentally at random. Not sure if all the spring kits are needed.
Broke the hammer spring cap. Little plastic tab is almost broken and has no retention now. I hope Ruger will sell me a new one. Damn thing just falls off now.
I'm getting one of this LCP max soon Do I really need to upgrade it or is it fine the way it is???been reviewing/watching about this..before getting one.
It's fine imo, the upgrades will make it easier to shoot. The flat trigger is just a matter of preference, same with pretravel. The hammer spring makes a difference for sure.
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I have the Max and I can’t stand the noise when you dry fire it. Sounds like a toy
Don't dry fire it too much broke mine like that
@@user-rm2wj1bv5n oh crap
Totally with you, thought that the first time I pulled the trigger on the older LCP2 years back. The design of their new hammer springs to cancel that sounds is pure genius!
The red or blue coating is stopping the vibration. That means you can make any hammer spring anti vibration with just a little coating.
How does this compare to the galloway one as far as feel goes? also i saw they have a 13lb recoil spring for sale but you guys dont any reason for that? does it even make a difference?
Galloway offers the safety in both aluminum and plastic. Some people prefer the feel of the Galloway trigger@@Vlad_MCarbo
Sorry, also wanted to thank you for reading the trigger pull scale Correct. Most if not all of the other CZcams’ers say 3 POINT 1 2 instead of 3 pounds 12 ounces. Bothers me, lol .
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Removing the trigger pin for the safety blade did not go so well. I used a block with very light hammer blows until I needed to hit it a little harder.....the stock trigger broke off. Oh well I didn't need it anyway right!
I’m debating just using the 12 lb spring kit with the stock trigger. I like having the longer pull of the stock trigger on an EDC but would like the lighter trigger for accuracy. It seems like a good compromise between accuracy and safety. Thoughts?
I believe with the new trigger set all the way in it would be close to same as original pull length, and you could try to adjust the travel, maybe something slightly shorter would be long enough for that saftey margin but also an improvment on the overal feel
From the comments it sounds like if you’re going to practice with lower powered FMJ, probably should stick with the 12 lbs hammer spring.
Great looking kit Do people use this on their carry guns or range toys only
I wouldn’t for carry
@@peterv1318 but of noobie here can you explain why not? I thought adding the trigger and 12lb spring would help increase accuracy and overall trigger comfort why is that bad for carry
@@guitarthrasher81 - as long as it still has the drop safety. But trigger is very light so under stress you may shoot when you shouldn’t have.
@@peterv1318 I see. Guess it all comes down to training and disciple. thanks
@@guitarthrasher81 light trigger is easier for you to squeeze for it to go off. Under stress this can make it go of when you don’t want it to. Yes you would have better control in shooting. In most situations you just have to pull the pistol and they will talk shit but walk away. You don’t want to be pointing it at them waiting for them to decide if they still want to attack you and the gun goes off. Edit you will most likely have your finger resting on trigger and stress will actually make you tighten your fingers.
Hey Mcarbo make some non tritium (so we can file off as needed) shorter aftermarket front sights for this crappy POA POI garbage pistol, thanks ! 👍
Don’t be a idiot like me, I didn’t realize the springs had the cotton/felt material inside for the quieter trigger pull. My dumbass thought it was material that got stuck from me cleaning so I kept pulling the stuff out until there was no more only to realize what it was for 😂😂😂😂😢🔫
Now it boings again!
This pins don't push out as easily as you make it seem
Has anyone got light strikes with the 12lb Hammer Spring + the lighter Firing Pin Spring?
Edited: Use a light Firing Pin Spring, if you upgrade the trigger and you use 12lb hammer. Light primer strikes are less likely to happen.
Had light strikes on both springs, even after using the lighter firing pin spring. I’ve since reinstalled the stock hammer spring
@@PunkPinolight strikes with the 12lb spring?
@@Cwh1992 yes. Out of 100 rounds of PMC Bronze 90 grain FMJ had about 6 or 7 light strikes with the 12lb hammer spring and the lighter firing pin spring. Never had any light strikes when testing higher end defensive rounds though.
so should I leave the factory springs and just upgrade the trigger?
@@bryantartusI was wrong. No, take out the factory springs, except the OEM trigger return spring. After testing different springs, if you upgrade your trigger and hammer spring, make sure you change to a lighter firing pin spring. If you don't, light primer strikes will happen, even with the 12lb hammer. Also, I suggest upgrading to a heavier trigger return spring, and not use the lighter one which comes with the trigger.
How is this different than the original video and trigger you guys had?
Should have gauged the weapon you worked on before and after. Hard primers can be a problem when changing trigger spring weight. Find ammo that's works well with the weapon.
It's ridiculous that companies even make different springs for these triggers. That you should not even give options for different Springs it's pointless this is a self-defense gun it should always be the factory spring!
Why? Using a holster that covers the trigger and not pulling a gun out unless you intend to use it solves the issue. Also 5 pounds isn't that light. Also, don't keep your finger on the trigger. Don't do stupid crap and it's fine.
can i just send you my gun??🤓
Send it to me
Mcarbo, sends their customers half of what was ordered and then says its been delivered. Buyer beware.
Man,worse than an Apex trigger install 😂
Usually they have real good videos but this video is so edited it must be a pain to install. I’ll pass and I have purchased lots of their products I actually live about 15 miles from them I had visited their warehouse thinking it was an actual store but the guys where cool about it. This dude didn’t even want to remove the barrel from the slide and on the website they have an option where they will install it for you I wouldn’t let this guy do it.
looks like the juice is not worth the squeeze.. also, i'll never understand how people comfortably film their hands when they really need to trim their nails. thanks for the vid
Really??? WOW
Focus on the gun not his fingers fa g
This is a gun related video.
There are channels about manicure and other make up tips
@@herberar lmao
What do you mean, the improvements from trigger and spring kit aren’t worth the cost of the parts?