Hello:
I am thinking this issue has been discussed quite a bit already, but I couldn't find a thread to answer my questions, so here goes.
I was at my FFL today and happened to see that he has a notice posted about a class action suit regarding Rem triggers.
Long story short, I went to the website (remingtonfirearmsclassactionsettlement.com) and plugged in the SN for my Sportsman 78, and it first asked if I've had any accidental discharges. I answered honestly "no," although I probably only have around 50 rounds through it. (I bought it used.) Then it came up with two options for me: 1) Take the gun to a Rem service center and have an X-Mark Pro installed, 2) Ship the gun to the Rem service center on Rem's dime and have an X-Mark Pro installed.
The current trigger, which is adjustable once you remove the stock (it has the three adjustment screws) is ok for me, after I adjusted it a bit. It doesn't break like glass, but it's acceptable.
I'm not the type who says, "Well it's free, I'll take it" unless there is a good reason. For one thing, sometimes you end up with something worse than you started with. Also, I do realize that this model is not subject to an official recall, but it is part of this class action settlement.
I've also read that this entire issue is somewhat controversial and that some people claim it was overblown. I am sure there are proponents of both views.
So here are my questions:
1) Should I be concerned from a safety standpoint about an AD? If so, I will, of course, send it in for a trigger replacement.
2) If there is no need to be concerned at this point, should I send it in anyway, to get an updated and, one would assume, better trigger?
3) Does Rem do a decent job in replacing these triggers, or are they so overloaded with work that you are gambling on getting decent workmanship, and might actually get a worse gun back?
Thanks ahead of time for your answers and input.
I am thinking this issue has been discussed quite a bit already, but I couldn't find a thread to answer my questions, so here goes.
I was at my FFL today and happened to see that he has a notice posted about a class action suit regarding Rem triggers.
Long story short, I went to the website (remingtonfirearmsclassactionsettlement.com) and plugged in the SN for my Sportsman 78, and it first asked if I've had any accidental discharges. I answered honestly "no," although I probably only have around 50 rounds through it. (I bought it used.) Then it came up with two options for me: 1) Take the gun to a Rem service center and have an X-Mark Pro installed, 2) Ship the gun to the Rem service center on Rem's dime and have an X-Mark Pro installed.
The current trigger, which is adjustable once you remove the stock (it has the three adjustment screws) is ok for me, after I adjusted it a bit. It doesn't break like glass, but it's acceptable.
I'm not the type who says, "Well it's free, I'll take it" unless there is a good reason. For one thing, sometimes you end up with something worse than you started with. Also, I do realize that this model is not subject to an official recall, but it is part of this class action settlement.
I've also read that this entire issue is somewhat controversial and that some people claim it was overblown. I am sure there are proponents of both views.
So here are my questions:
1) Should I be concerned from a safety standpoint about an AD? If so, I will, of course, send it in for a trigger replacement.
2) If there is no need to be concerned at this point, should I send it in anyway, to get an updated and, one would assume, better trigger?
3) Does Rem do a decent job in replacing these triggers, or are they so overloaded with work that you are gambling on getting decent workmanship, and might actually get a worse gun back?
Thanks ahead of time for your answers and input.