AR trigger problem

[Mrhavasu]

I have a colt 6920 all factory, no mods, shot about 100 rounds. Problem is after a fire, I unsqueeze the trigger and I feel it start to hang up and then it kinda clunks as the trigger moves forward. At first it only did it 1 out of 10 shots, now its everytime. Anyone know what to look for when I take it apart? Thanks

[kalieracer]

Check the safety , it might be off a bit and hitting the shoulder of the trigger body.

[mark501w]

Ido 't think you have a problem just engaging the disconnect .

[hambam105]

Did it fire every time? If so don't take it apart.

Clean and lube only. Colt rifles like yours have been shooting perfectly and have been 'clunking' around by the tens of thousands since the 1960s.
If you do not disassemble the piece and the clunking sound continues to bother you I'll take it off your hands.

[tanakasan]

With only 100 rounds down the pipe, its still new.

Clean then lube the hooks on the hammer and disconnector then shoot another 500 rounds. It will slick right up.

Robert

[Munny$hot]

Sounds like trigger reset which is normal and the way you are supposed to shoot..

[G-forceJunkie]

It is supposed to "klunk" every time you reset the trigger. That is the hammer comming off the disconnector and landing on the nose of the trigger.

[Varg Vikernes]

Uh ya thats the reset bro. Thats when you know you can shoot again.

[Mrhavasu]

Thanks for the comments, and its not the trigger reset bro. I have another AR and have shot others that do not do that. But it may be normal for this one as has been suggested. I did just do the basic take down and clean and everything looks perfectly fine to me. Will shoot it some more and it will probably just some break in as has been mentioned. Thanks again

[CK_32]

I agree with everyone else. I think your just a new shooting with too high of senses heading and feeling everything thinking its broken.

Your trigger should pop a little being its hitting the dissconnect

[piratebike]

I've heard of this. Happens about the same time gold-ish marks start to appear on that bump near the ejection port.

Sounds Normal.

[Merc1138]

Thanks for the comments, and its not the trigger reset bro. I have another AR and have shot others that do not do that. But it may be normal for this one as has been suggested. I did just do the basic take down and clean and everything looks perfectly fine to me. Will shoot it some more and it will probably just some break in as has been mentioned. Thanks again

As tempting as it is to just copy/paste the answers about the trigger reset, do you know anyone with a bit of experience who can tell you for sure that it's trigger reset? It probably is, and you may have just finally started noticing it. But considering how difficult it can be to explain the tactile feel of a trigger via text over the internet, wouldn't hurt to get another opinion to verify.

As far as triggers on other ARs, they don't always feel identical(and if all you have to compare is "mil-spec" triggers, they aren't well known for consistency). A predictable and tactile reset is better than a mushy "well, I think that was the reset".

The other theory of why your trigger has changed:


Also, this could be a sign that your rifle has been dropped 3ft. onto the carpet.

[russ69]

The standard answer for trigger problems is to double check and make sure your springs are installed correctly.

[metalliman545]

That's exactly what's suppose to happen.

[LCpl Kutches]

How much experience do you have shooting?

A heavy trigger typically does not have a clean break, like a lighter trigger would. (Easier chances to jerk the trigger if you are not paying attention or using the wrong part of your finger) it will usually make a clunk and you will feel the clunk as the trigger is reset on the heavier trigger.

Lighter triggers have less sound or feeling when they are resetting. Example M4 or M16A4 has a heavier reset than a M40/M24 in my opinion.

In my professional opinion, if the weapon is not jamming, keeps a consistent rate of fire, rate of accuracy and operates how it should, than it is a fine rifle. Your M4 may have a heavy, reliable military spec or Mil-Spec trigger. I suspect you may not be accustom to the heavier trigger, it does have a more felt and louder clunk than what is typically sold to civilians.

When in doubt, have a gunsmith check it out.

Best of luck