MFoster from United States, CA Public Profile

I am a gunsmith and retired law enforcement officer / firearms instructor, and I have the Powder River Precision Echelon trigger as well. So, I am evaluating the Tyrant CNC trigger from a gunsmith perspective, as well as comparing it to the PRP trigger.

The both triggers are very nicely made. The Tyrant is a bit more of a flat trigger than the PRP, which a bit more toward a hybrid design. I like the trigger bar pivot pin being threaded, it makes for easier assembly than the PRP pin. Both triggers altered the original trigger pull weight about 9 ounces. My original trigger was 4 lbs 8 oz (average) and both new triggers measured 3 lbs 15 oz trigger pull weights (average of 10 tests each). Now for the difference: The Tyrant trigger has a shorter take-up, a little less than 1/16", while the PRP trigger has about 1/8" take-up. Both pull the same distance after take-up to where the sear breaks and both have the same reset distance. The PRP trigger at rest is forward of 90 degrees and breaks at approximately 90 degrees. The Tyrant at rest is about 90 degrees and breaks a little past 90 degrees. The PRP trigger sits further forward than the Tyrant, with the Tyrant over-travel very near the frame (neither good or bad). Powder River Precision has a separate kit with springs to make the trigger pull even lighter or you can buy the trigger and springs as a package. I believe the springs should only be used in a range / competition handgun. Tyrant CNC does not have a spring kit.

The Tyr

Kidd Innovative Design has arguably the best upgrade parts for Ruger 10/22 rifles. I have not tried one of their complete rifles but I'm sure they are every bit as good as their component parts. I purchased this trigger unit to replace the last piece of Ruger on my rifle other than the receiver. Just outstanding quality and the trigger pull is nothing more than pressure and then a clean break. Definitely worth it!

Optics Planet also did me a solid. I ordered a trigger unit I mistakenly thought was in stock but it was 30 days out. They offered basically the same unit, other than trigger color, with the same discount and it was here in a few days. Very pleased with the service at Optics Planet every time I make a purchase.

The machine work, fitment, and finish of this bolt is excellent. The rear radius that pushes the hammer is very well polished. The little things that Kidd does like tool steel firing pin and extractor are definitely improvements to factory stampings. The harden pin to prevent firing pin movement will make each primer strike exactly the same every time. The scallops look great and actually reduce friction a bit... but mostly they really look cool. I have a Kidd bolt without the scallops and now I wish it had the scallops!

One thing that is different from a factory bolt is the extractor spring and plunger does not move as far rearward. If you have a TandemKross extractor tool to pull and hold the extractor plunger and spring back while removing the extractor, it won't work with the Kidd bolt. That is not unique to Kidd bolts because other aftermarket bolts I've tried are the same. It's not a big deal if you use a pin punch to disassemble the extractor components or, if you are a machinist like me, you can make one similar to the TK tool that works for the Kidd bolt.

Overall, I am very happy with the Kidd bolt and think is an excellent upgrade. There are a lot of little things that Kidd does to improve the factory bolt and they all add up to a real improvement that is well worth the cost.