Remington Trigger Recall

[Dan Hunter]

So I read that Remington is recalling hundreds of thousands of rifles built since 2006 because the glue (that they likely used to prevent owners from tampering with the trigger) is interfering with the proper operation and, though they didn't specify why, I seems the gun can discharge when disengaging the safety. I understand the process includes contacting them to determine in fact your rifle is included in the recall, receiving the shipping material, stripping your rifle of added hardware, shipping it, and waiting two months for them to remove the glue and return your rifle.

I've heard that some folks have received their returned rifle noticeably worse for wear. I have no idea how Remington is managing this but I can picture people disassembling rifles and throwing trigger assemblies in a bucket to solvent soak overnight. I can picture the triggers disassembled, separted into piles for cleaning, and reassembled with no chance you're getting your parts back.

I couldn't live with it. I've backordered a Jewel trigger. The rifle will sit until it arrives. It annoys me that it appears that Remington has been forced into action and chosen the least faithful method to resolve it. How about just offering to ship from their factory a NEW trigger? I don't care if it's "cost prohibitive"; they already have my money for a product they knew was dangerous.

They deserve a class action lawsuit; what they don't deserve is any more of my money. It saddens me because I recall receiving my first gun as a Christmas gift in 1967 - a 742 and I loved it and everything it would bring to my life as a young man.

 

[k0ua]

Thanks.. I changed my post.

 

[Dan Hunter]

Thanks. I have Ruger on my mind. Just bought a spec-tech trigger for my Frontier Rifle. It least this one was voluntary.

 

[Western]

I wont uy another Remington unless they raise their standards. Last one I bought was in .22-250. fired 5 rounds and the bolt handle just fell off:thumbdown: Said they would fix it if I payed to ship it both ways:confused3: This was on a 1 week old firearm. I have read on many gun forums of Remington firearms having problems with early discharge, not sure if it is due to the "glue" you mention, 1st I have heard of that.

Used to be a quality manufacturer.

 

[Dan Hunter]

I installed a Jewell trigger today. It required some material removal from the synthetic stock but wow. If I knew how good the Jewell trigger was I would have bought one even if the factory unit wasn't dangerous.

 

[whistlepig]

Remington Recall

 

[EddieWalker]

I just checked and the rifle I bought for Karen is one of these that are being recalled. Now to figure out what to do.

Thank you,
Eddie

 

[EddieWalker]

I filled out the form and they gave us a 40% discount from there online store. Not sure what's there of if it's worth much. Now we are waiting for them to contact us.

Eddie

 

[texasjohn]

Never even thought about a gun recall before!! Don't have the affected rifle.

 

[8N Ren]

Eddie you should do what Dan did, my buddy has one of those Jewel triggers on his 700 in .308, best trigger I've ever seen in my life.