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turok_t · November 20th, 2011, 11:35

Here are some updated:

First, I had another client who wanted me to upgrade his gun with RA-Tech steel trigger components. I compared the trigger box and the RA-Tech was machined exactly the same as the stock box. However, the RA-Tech hammer was slightly higher as shown in the picture below. Although the height difference is minimal, the implications are significant especially when you use the RA-Tech steel bolt (the lower surface wasn't machine exactly to spec with the stock WE M4 open bolt)

I installed the RA-Tech trigger pack and the RA-Tech steel bolt without modifying the underside. I can still pull the bolt but I can feel resistance immediately when the bolt attempts to cock the hammer. I grinded the underside of the bolt and that fixed everything. I can now pull the bolt via the charging handle with no resistance at all.

Second, if you are using a RS fire selector (which i highly suggest as they are more durable and stiff so it doesnt wobble), I recommend the CWI trigger set. If you want to continue to use your stock WE M4 fire selector, I think the RA-Tech trigger set should be fine, just dont modify the trigger set. Ive only tested this for a brief time, so Im not sure how it will perform in the long run. Needs more stress testing.

These are my preliminary thoughts..

November 20th, 2011, 11:35	#8
turok_t Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada	Here are some updated: First, I had another client who wanted me to upgrade his gun with RA-Tech steel trigger components. I compared the trigger box and the RA-Tech was machined exactly the same as the stock box. However, the RA-Tech hammer was slightly higher as shown in the picture below. Although the height difference is minimal, the implications are significant especially when you use the RA-Tech steel bolt (the lower surface wasn't machine exactly to spec with the stock WE M4 open bolt) I installed the RA-Tech trigger pack and the RA-Tech steel bolt without modifying the underside. I can still pull the bolt but I can feel resistance immediately when the bolt attempts to cock the hammer. I grinded the underside of the bolt and that fixed everything. I can now pull the bolt via the charging handle with no resistance at all. Second, if you are using a RS fire selector (which i highly suggest as they are more durable and stiff so it doesnt wobble), I recommend the CWI trigger set. If you want to continue to use your stock WE M4 fire selector, I think the RA-Tech trigger set should be fine, just dont modify the trigger set. Ive only tested this for a brief time, so Im not sure how it will perform in the long run. Needs more stress testing. These are my preliminary thoughts.. Last edited by turok_t; October 4th, 2017 at 16:54..