Any thoughts on this? Thinking about replacing my VQ trigger group with one of these. I have 2 stage triggers in my AR's and like them.
Thanks.
-dan
Thanks.
-dan
Kidd 2 stage trigger?
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Met a guy at the range with one, very expensive but very nice to shoot.
Met a guy at the range with one, very expensive but very nice to shoot.
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I spoke with Michael of Zimmerman Arms last week, and he really likes them. He said it was a SAFE light trigger, and it's what he runs in his rifles. I went with a VQ for my order because I didn't want to be superlight - but I'm going to get another rifle from Zimmerman that is set up just for accuracy and will go with the Kidd trigger on it.
I spoke with Michael of Zimmerman Arms last week, and he really likes them. He said it was a SAFE light trigger, and it's what he runs in his rifles. I went with a VQ for my order because I didn't want to be superlight - but I'm going to get another rifle from Zimmerman that is set up just for accuracy and will go with the Kidd trigger on it.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: deersniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Any thoughts on this? Thinking about replacing my VQ trigger group with one of these. I have 2 stage triggers in my AR's and like them.
Thanks.
-dan </div></div>
I highly recommend the Kidd trigger. You can call Tony (or MariPat Kidd) and specify how you what the trigger set-up. The first and second stages equal the total pull weight - I have mine set for 1.5 lbs (1 lb. 1st Stage, 8 oz. 2nd Stage).
The Volquartsen and Power Custom Kits are nice improvement over the stock 10/22 trigger - both are much smoother and lighter than a stock factory trigger. The Volquartsen TG2000 is nice as well, but like the trigger Kits' it is still derived from factory design. There are various 10/22 trigger "tuners", but due to geometry limitations the non-Kidd triggers just don't operate as smoothly or crisply.
The Kidd was designed from scratch, and not only has an exact break, but it is glass smooth and can be <span style="font-style: italic">safely</span> set with an extremely light let-off. I had been down the 10/22 trigger road, and told my brother to get a Kidd. At first he resisted, but after shooting my 10/22 he bought one too. Kidd triggers are expensive, but are well worth the premium over other 10/22 triggers.
Keith
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: deersniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Any thoughts on this? Thinking about replacing my VQ trigger group with one of these. I have 2 stage triggers in my AR's and like them.
Thanks.
-dan </div></div>
I highly recommend the Kidd trigger. You can call Tony (or MariPat Kidd) and specify how you what the trigger set-up. The first and second stages equal the total pull weight - I have mine set for 1.5 lbs (1 lb. 1st Stage, 8 oz. 2nd Stage).
The Volquartsen and Power Custom Kits are nice improvement over the stock 10/22 trigger - both are much smoother and lighter than a stock factory trigger. The Volquartsen TG2000 is nice as well, but like the trigger Kits' it is still derived from factory design. There are various 10/22 trigger "tuners", but due to geometry limitations the non-Kidd triggers just don't operate as smoothly or crisply.
The Kidd was designed from scratch, and not only has an exact break, but it is glass smooth and can be <span style="font-style: italic">safely</span> set with an extremely light let-off. I had been down the 10/22 trigger road, and told my brother to get a Kidd. At first he resisted, but after shooting my 10/22 he bought one too. Kidd triggers are expensive, but are well worth the premium over other 10/22 triggers.
Keith
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Aries is right on the money here.
KID triggers can also be adjusted up to about 2 1/2 pounds.
NOTHING compares.
Aries is right on the money here.
KID triggers can also be adjusted up to about 2 1/2 pounds.
NOTHING compares.
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Thanks for the info!, I ordered the 1lb/2lb trigger since it matches my Giselle triggers.
Thanks.
-dan
Thanks for the info!, I ordered the 1lb/2lb trigger since it matches my Giselle triggers.
Thanks.
-dan
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They're from Lothar Walther blanks. I understand Tony laps a .001-.002 taper. You have to double the money to get a meaningful, if any, improvement. I have several Clark barrels, on Douglas and Lothar Walther blanks, which I dearly love. But when Tony put them on special a few months back @$160, I bought three. I couldn't pass up the deal. One's on my kid's Team race gun; another went to my daughter's BF for his. We haven't done serious accuracy testing, but my son's gotten 1/2" and better with 510 @50yd. On a quiet day with RWS Target or SK Match I expect clover leaves.
My dealer has a 20" KID on his youngest son's (26yo) and says it's scary accurate.
They're from Lothar Walther blanks. I understand Tony laps a .001-.002 taper. You have to double the money to get a meaningful, if any, improvement. I have several Clark barrels, on Douglas and Lothar Walther blanks, which I dearly love. But when Tony put them on special a few months back @$160, I bought three. I couldn't pass up the deal. One's on my kid's Team race gun; another went to my daughter's BF for his. We haven't done serious accuracy testing, but my son's gotten 1/2" and better with 510 @50yd. On a quiet day with RWS Target or SK Match I expect clover leaves.
My dealer has a 20" KID on his youngest son's (26yo) and says it's scary accurate.
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I got a brand new one in the for sale thread. Ill sell you and save you some money. Got a barrel too if you want
Kidd makes some great stuff.
I got a brand new one in the for sale thread. Ill sell you and save you some money. Got a barrel too if you want
Kidd makes some great stuff.
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Shot a buddies new Clark 1022 the other day with the Kidd trigger installed. I really liked it. One very nice two stage trigger. The other really cool thing was the mag release that drops down below the trigger guard. Makes mag changes super fast.
Shot a buddies new Clark 1022 the other day with the Kidd trigger installed. I really liked it. One very nice two stage trigger. The other really cool thing was the mag release that drops down below the trigger guard. Makes mag changes super fast.
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Problem with Tony's trigger is, after you shoot it figuring how to afford the 2nd one. It's the the best I have used on a 10/22.
Keith
Problem with Tony's trigger is, after you shoot it figuring how to afford the 2nd one. It's the the best I have used on a 10/22.
Keith
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Kidd=GTG
You will regret not getting one if you don't. Especially if you shoot someone elses.
Kidd=GTG
You will regret not getting one if you don't. Especially if you shoot someone elses.
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Well i got my trigger time in today with my New KIDD trigger group and was very pleased. Best trigger out for 10/22 hands down.
Well i got my trigger time in today with my New KIDD trigger group and was very pleased. Best trigger out for 10/22 hands down.
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Seems anything Tony Kidd makes iks the best. The triggers are the best hands down and his barrels are the jam, hell even his bolt handles are awesome.
Seems anything Tony Kidd makes iks the best. The triggers are the best hands down and his barrels are the jam, hell even his bolt handles are awesome.
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Kidd triggers blow away every other 10/22 trigger on the market.
I snicker when guys say how nice their Volquartsen or Skeeter triggers are....polished turds compared to a Kidd.
Kidd triggers blow away every other 10/22 trigger on the market.
I snicker when guys say how nice their Volquartsen or Skeeter triggers are....polished turds compared to a Kidd.
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