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Timney Replacement Trigger for Ruger American Gen II Centerfire (642C)

Single-stage drop-in trigger for the Ruger American Gen II Centerfire, adjustable 2-4 lb and set at 3 lb from the factory, in a choice of curved or straight trigger shoe.

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Quick Specs

Price
$157
Weight
N/A
Brand
Timney
Category
trigger

Features

  • Ruger American Gen II Centerfire fit
  • Single-stage, adjustable 2-4 lb (set at 3 lb)
  • Choice of curved or straight trigger shoe
  • Works with the three-position safety

Capability Boosts

Long Range+1
Reliability+1

Recommended For

Outdoor Defense+2
hunting+2
hunting sidearm+2
small game+2
Home Defense
Duty/Patrol

+16 more

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Timney Triggers Ruger American Gen II, Trigger, Black, Adjustable 642C

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Compatibility Tags

family: bolt-actionplatform: ruger-american-gen2-predatorplatform: ruger-american-gen2-ranch-350platform: ruger-american-gen2-338arc

Overview

The Ruger American Gen II factory trigger is serviceable but heavier and less crisp than most shooters want once they start stretching the rifle out. The Timney 642C replaces it with a self-contained single-stage module that drops in without a gunsmith, arrives set at 3 lb, and adjusts across a 2-4 lb range. Timney offers the 642C in a curved or a straight trigger shoe, and the unit is engineered to work with the Gen 2 three-position safety, so nothing about the factory safe-handling controls changes. It is the cleanest single upgrade for turning a value Gen 2 into a rifle that breaks predictably at the bench.

Key Features

  • Drop-in single-stage trigger module
  • Adjustable 2-4 lb, set at 3 lb from the factory
  • Choice of curved or straight trigger shoe
  • Compatible with the Gen II three-position safety
  • Compatible with all Ruger American Gen II Centerfire rifles

Pros

  • +Large, repeatable pull-weight improvement over the factory trigger
  • +Drop-in install with no gunsmithing
  • +Offered in curved or straight shoe for fit preference

Cons

  • Single-stage feel is not for shooters who prefer a two-stage break
  • Fits Gen II only, not Gen I Ruger American actions
  • Pull-weight adjustment should be verified with a gauge after install

Detailed Specifications

platform
Ruger American Gen II Centerfire (three-position safety)
pullWeight
2-4 lb adjustable, set at 3 lb from the factory
triggerType
Single-stage
sku
642C
shoes
Curved or straight (choose one)
fit
Drop-in replacement trigger module

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