As many Ruger LCP owners may know, the trigger is probably the worst part of the firearm. RTK has improved this feature with its Sweet Pea trigger for the LCP. Having owned and shot my LCP for awhile now, I can appreciate this upgrade. When firing the firearm, my finger would get pinched by the trigger. The sharp recoil of the little .380 didn't help this any. After installing the Sweet Pea trigger I realized that the trigger bite had gone away. This is something that RTK says comes from the pivot point to trigger face relationship.
The installation on the trigger can be a little overwhelming for some, but if you have some mechanical aptitude and some tools it can be done with ease. The online instructions from RTK are excellent! Here is a link to the trigger instruction: Sweet Pea Installation. They have pictures and descriptions to walk you step by step through the installation. Basically, if you can detail strip the pistol, you can install this trigger. I would recommend having a small dish to put the parts in. The only problem I ran into was getting the trigger block positioned correctly. It took me three tries, but that really only added about 5 minutes extra. The trigger kit also comes with a new stainless trigger pin. After installation the trigger needs to be adjusted. To do this you will need a .050" allen wrench or driver, one with a ball head would be even better. My trigger over-travel screw was turned too far in, and needed to be backed out a few turns to get the pistol to fire. It then would not reset completely so I needed to back out the pre-travel screw. After adjusting the travel screws, the instructions say to back the screws out 2 turns and then put some thread locker on them, and screw them back in 2 turns. I found this to be time consuming due to the fact that the screws are not the easiest to get to. The only real negative that I had about the trigger is that it did not include a wrench for adjustment and getting to the set screws for adjustment is awkward.
I like the trigger okay. It does make the trigger pull feel smoother. And since it is adjustable, it makes the overall trigger travel shorter. A big plus. The width of the trigger also gives it a better feel to me. It is not a match grade trigger, nor should it be. But it is better than the factory Ruger trigger. However, I do believe there could be more room for improvement. RTK also offers a variety of triggers for other small semi-auto pistols.
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Claim to Fame: Improved trigger for Ruger LCP
Target Market: Ruger LCP owners, Concealed carriers
FNBs (Features & Benefits of this product):
- Adjustable (Both Pre-Travel and Over-Travel)
- Looks good
- Available in different colors
- Trigger feel is improved
- Changed trigger pivot point (to help with trigger bite)
What other aesthetic options or finishes are available?:
- Black
- Red
- Hot Pink
- Grey
- Brite (Black w/polished sides)
- Milled (Raw aluminum)
Price point:
- MSRP = $50.00 from RTK
- Retail = $45.00 from Galloway Precision
I need it now! Availability: RTK or Galloway Precision
Our Rating:
Pros:
- Better Feel
- Pre-Travel Adjustment
- Over-Travel Adjustment
- Better Trigger Geometry
- Color Choices
- Very good online installation instructions
- New Trigger Pin Included
Cons:
- No supplied Allen wrench for adjustment
- Must go online for instructions
- Adjustment of the trigger is somewhat awkward
Score: 8.0 Great
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