H&K 416D trigger

[belercous]

Is there a way to lighten the trigger pull of my H&K 416D (dedicated .22lr)? My `smith says the trigger mechanism isn't like the AR-15, so I can't use a drop-in unit. He tried to lighten it, but didn't have any success.

This thing is very accurate, but the trigger is way too stiff. I don't mind creep or even over-travel, but the pull weight is messing with my consistency on the bench. Any help would be most appreciated.

 

[CharlieDeltaJuliet]

He is right, it is a trigger "block". The trigger is enclosed in a housing that has a few springs, safety detention and other goodies. I bought my wife one, hers has the same heavy trigger. I had read about someone lightening the trigger and they put a video on YouTube, but I decided the trigger pack cost too much to replace. It still has a sear engagement, which means it is possible, but not something I would recommend trying. I have had my trigger apart a few times to oil it (and use a trigger grease I have) and try to get it smoother that way, but decided not to go at it with the polishing cloth.

 

[belercous]

After searching around the interweb (which I'm not all that great at), I did see what the mechanism looks like inside. It is not something I want to mess with. I did see that a guy name of Bill Springfield works on them, so I guess I'll see what he charges, which probably isn't real cheap I'm guessing. Thanks though CDJ.

 

[CharlieDeltaJuliet]

No problem. Bill Springfield is great at triggers. I would highly recommend having it worked by him.

 

[belercous]

I talked to Bill today. For $49.00 I can send the trigger unit to him & he says he'll get it back in about a week. Can't beat that, I was expecting to pay much more, which I would have.