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tjarnold57 · New Member

Hey to all. My first post here. Shooter,(bench and hunting), reloader, personal gunsmith for many years. My first air rifle(moved to the city) Crying or Very sad

Not affraid to tackle bedding, trigger work etc. The trigger on my Benjamin np xl 1500(177) is amazingly bad. It claims to be a '2 stage' -which I have enjoyed on others- but seem to be a single stage that includes about 1/4 inch of trigger travel and 'try to guess when it will break'(The second stage?). The 'adjustment' screw seen to do absolutely nothing that I can feel. I thought I would take the trigger assembly out and figure out a remedy.So far I've taken a look. It looks as if the trigger assembly is locked in at installation/assembly. Anyone help with advice or instructions of any sort? I cannot find a schematic of the trigger assembly. It feels that if all the travel could be removed it would be a decent trigger, but I'll include polishing and lightening while its appart. I've seen posts on the GRTIII and the GTXII- Just a replacement trigger?? Doesnt seem like it would correct the above issues. Noone makes a drop-in adjustable trigger assembly replacement? (I have not found one...) Appreciate any helpful comments!

AirGunEric · Site Admin

You are correct in it not being a proper 2-stage unit= and calling it such is absurd and Crosman should not legitimately be doing this, in my opinion anyways.

The GTX II (Woodward trigger) is in fact a huge upgrade over the stock unit. If you look at it, side by side against the factory unit, it has a different shape and two adjustment screws for sear engagement and initial slack take up. It does work, and works well. That being said, I'm sure there is room for improvement in just about anything if one sets their mind to it.

This is a good picture of it:

Slavia · Moderator

The installation of the replacement trigger only requires that the trigger blade pivot pin be removed. Check these sources for installation procedures:
http://www.airgunsofarizona.com/
http://www.charliedatuna.com/index.html

The Crosman site has a good exploded diagram of the trigger:
http://www.crosman.com/pdf/manuals/ELS77-ELS22%20NITRO%20EVP.pdf

tjarnold57 · New Member

Thanks, I've been getting more info on the GTX trigger and think I'll order one...Thanks again

JustMatt · Member

I replaced the trigger on my Trail 1100 and its fantastic. I didn't know what was so bad about the stock trigger until I swapped it out and saw how great the new one was. Before the upgrade, the trigger motion was not fluid and if I pulled it in half way then let go of it, the trigger would not necessarily go back to its zero position. Now, the new trigger takes far less effort to pull and is has far more reliable travel. Upgrade took 5 minutes and was well worth it. Good luck.