Umarex Gauntlet: How to Adjust the Trigger

[@mscustomknives]

I shot mine for the first time yesterday and was really unhappy with how long the trigger pull was. I knew it was adjustable but this video very simply and concisely explained how to do it. Great video!

[@benr.7652]

AWESOME VIDEO THANK YOU. I just adjusted my trigger last night and I like my gun so much better. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR INFORMATIVE VIDEO. Showing me the process took away all anxiety. I found however, that the first time I took it apart that the bolt holding the trigger assembly prevented me from adjusting the shear stetting. The second time I took it apart, I took the trigger assembly off completely (and the side cover optional) and was able to break the bolt loose and adjust the sheer which allowed me to adjust the length of pull as well (over travel). I would recommend having the gun un-calked for this so the last bolt is not under pressure. I also found that the 1.5 mm Allen wrench was not correct for those two small bolts: the 1/16 was the correct one. All other bolts were metric. Summary: might need to take off the assembly and might need the 1/16 Allen wrench.

[@dougskucas5004]

It's amazing to find a budget pcp air rifle that enables a common Joe to do the fine tuning on the trigger. Usually you are stuck with what you bought with no adjustments possible. Mine is on order and the adjustment procedure is the first thing I will do! Thanks for the excellent info-video.

[@michaelb.42112]

Me too, Doug. I just ordered mine and I'm looking forward to doing this adjustment first thing. He has the best videos ! - Mike

[@stevengoodman3498]

My 25 is on the way and now I know exactly what to do first when it gets here!

[@stevengoodman3498]

Wow, just adjusted mine. I hated the trigger until these adjustments were made. Now it's top notch! Thank you.

[@michaelb.42112]

Thanks man ! Again, you have the BEST videos and you always get straight to the point and make it easy to understand for newbies like me, who someday can teach other people.

[@jason32708]

Thank you for this video! So much a better feel on my trigger now!

[@heithwatkins]

Thanks brother. Umarex Gauntlet is still the best deal going. God bless you.

[@airgundepot]

You're welcome, and thank you!

[@seanwil545]

Great video, really helps to get rid of all that throw. It's like adding a short-shifter to a manual

[@robert7984]

Wow! What a difference this makes. Thanks for the very good instructions!

[@bryanmorgan8940]

Thank you Travis for helping me with my trigger on my 2018 Beeman QB Chief.22! Wow!! What a difference it makes with so little adjustments!! And tell us what tools to use!!

[@airgundepot]

Glad it was useful!

[@bryanmorgan8940]

Didn't see your Malet test

[@phillipmendiola1257]

Very good information and schooling on the trigger ajustment, awsome

[@airgundepot]

Thanks Phillip!

[@airgunnersc9335]

Hey Travis. A very good informative video. After viewing my Gauntlet trigger is great. Not degassing was a plus.

[@airgundepot]

Glad to hear it!

[@monkpato]

Another trick is to turn the bottle a turn or so and then use the degasser tool. That saves a little wear and tear on the valve.

[@airgunnersc9335]

Instead of firing the rifle this would just degas the valve . Good to know. Your instructional video was just what I needed to assist me on the trigger adjustment. The next time I need to remove the action I will reinstall the screw holding the valve and not degass at all. What do think?

[@monkpato]

That's not quite as safe, but the valve wouldn't be unsupported (or less supported) for very long, so it may not be a big deal. It's easy enough to degas the valve that I will continue to do so. Although I probably won't remove the bottle.

[@harpoon1harpoon175]

Give the bottle a full twist, THEN use the degassing tool. Much quicker and easier on the trigger and hammer, spring, etc,etc,.........t

[@joecamel2236]

Video was exactly what I needed. Kept hitting pause and followed u. LOVE the trigger now! What is the mallet test?

[@airgundepot]

Hit the butt of the gun firmly with a mallet to make sure the gun won't go off by itself if it is bumped or dropped.

[@MrStevedore1]

Cool.. That's very informative. Keep on posting! Thanks.

[@airgundepot]

Thanks Stephen!

[@MrPrimoPR]

Good job, great information. Could you please in a future video show the different size tanks that can be adapted to the gauntlet larger than the one that comes OEM. Thank you.

[@jefferyyancey1616]

22 ci from Ebay 50mm diameter 295mm length sticks out bout 6 in longer than stock 30$

[@donwilson350]

What happened to the Mallet test I thought you were going to do this Mallet test on it

[@airgundepot]

You're right, we were going to do it. I'm not sure if we forgot or if it got cut. Sorry about that!

[@rudygarcia127]

I saw someone remove the bottom screw, take out the spring and replaced it with the spring from a ball point pen! Makes it even less puLL!

[@TuttleScott]

my over travel spring was lock tighted in and stripped the allen key. sucks but didnt really effect the sear tuning, etc. something to watch out for if anyone does this. hit it with a heat gun before loosening.

[@blackdiesel]

For some reason both of my Gauntlets started having the same issue on the same day. When I try to cock it the sear is not engaging. So I'm going to try to adjust the trigger to resolve the issue.

[@airgundepot]

It could be a number of things. You could try removing some of the moly paste on the back side of the sear and adding a bit of pellgunoil or other gun oil so the sear rotates easier. Also, it may have too little sear engagement, or the trigger spring is putting too much pressure on the sear and not letting it go back to place.

[@blackdiesel]

I discovered that there is hardly any grease in the trigger mechanism. Do you know what type of grease Umarex uses?

[@airgundepot]

No, but any gun grease will work, and with that trigger sometimes oil is better anyhow. You could try some pellgunoil if you have it on hand.

[@blackdiesel]

Thanks - I polished all the points of contact so it's working fine. I just want to prevent future problems.

[@michaelbodell111]

Great video but I got lucky My 25 caliber Umarex Gauntlet come right out of the box and I did not have a long trigger poll maybe they adjusted it from the factory

[@N71403]

I just realized that I could degass just the live gun with the tool and not empty the tank! I uncocked the gun and degassed off safety and it took nothing out of the bottle which is at 2000psi. Not sure why but I’m happy.

[@airgundepot]

Jerry, I have had that happen also, but not consistently.

[@raymondabrego5621]

Can you do one for the origin

[@thelordsmarksman7377]

Hey will yall be at EBR this year?

[@gaewing]

My dead bolt requires a lot of force in order to cock . Is there something to adjust on it?

[@jefferyyancey1616]

Hajimoto super tune kit

[@noonster55]

That was great... Thanks

[@jimomalley1518]

why do you dry fire ? will it not hurt the pin ?

[@airgundepot]

If I were doing this for myself I would hold back the bolt handle to save a little wear and tear on the valve, but since I am having to show everything on camera I do it this way because it is easier.

[@johnnybarbar7435]

If you don't have to hand pump the gauntlet, just dump all the air and let the bottle threads and O rings have a bye on the wear and tear of removal.

[@davisam24]

Great Video

[@airgundepot]

Thanks!

[@phillipmendiola1257]

I am waiting for the 25cal , when I Emailed Umarexusa.com , there response was late fall

[@shadow6996]

Allot easier than the Hajimoto method with the same results, took me about five minutes without defacing the rifle.

[@fjqtaxch9]

Xxxellent!

[@airgundepot]

Thanks!

[@bryanmorgan8940]

Looks like the trigger on my2018 Beeman QB Chief.22

[@chasingthefish9042]

Back it off until the trigger reads your mind lol.

[@airgundepot]

Hahaha!

[@thelordsmarksman7377]

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