10/22 trigger pivot pin keeps working loose

[bronco1500]

So, I put on a butler creek folder. Now after a about 100 rounds the pin works its way out (1/16 in)

This turns the gun into a single shot. I pull the trigger and it goes bang. Then the trigger is mushy and no bang when pulled. I rack the slide and a live round will fly out. Then it will go bang when trigger is pulled. Then the mushy trigger thing all over again.....

This gets me frustrated so I break the gun down and push the pin into the correct position. this works for 100 rounds or so then it will start all over again.

These stocks are way too popular for this to be a common problem (I assume)

Any thoughts ?.... loc-tite, return to factory,

Is there an easy fix ? (beside the original stock)

Thanks for any help fellas

[TKM]

Find a way to build up the inside of the stock where it meets the sides of the fcg.

Stake the trigger pin hole.

Buy an oversized trigger pin.

Tap the end of the trigger pin with a ball peen hammer to flare it slightly so it grabs the trigger pin hole.

The last one is cheapest and fastest.

[pesty3782]

My friend has a newer 10-22 with the plastic trigger group and same stock. We took out barrel trigger group and put a strip of duck tape on each side of the trigger pin...fixed....

tony p.

[ojisan]

I strongly advise staking for the trigger pivot pin as this is permanent.
The magazine catch pivot pin often falls out, it is a good one to stake, too.
You can lightly stake the holes so the pins can still be removed for cleaning.
The pins when staked should be held tight enough so they can't move unless you push on them fairly hard directly from the side.

If you are not comfortable using a hammer and centerpunch to stake the holes, you could also use a drop of medium strength threadlock or epoxy on both sides...just be sure it does not get into the trigger group and glue everything together.

[wolfy]

you could always put a drop of clear nail polish on one end.

[bronco1500]

duc tape. I love it. perfect fix for this old red neck.

[socal147]

Clean it with alcohol.
Apply a little solder flux.
Heat it until the solder just 'tins' the pin. Tins = just enough to cover the metal. Do not apply excess solder.

The fit will be tight but the solder is softer then metal. I did this on my 10-22. Worked perfect.