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Like Timney Triggers, Ruger was started shortly after World War II by a person who had a big idea and a passion for firearms. In 1949, in Southport, Connecticut, William B. Ruger and Alexander McCormick Sturm came together to create America’s newest firearms manufacturer: Sturm, Ruger & Company, better known as “Ruger”. William Ruger was the technical gunsmith and business brain in the organization, while Alexander Sturm was the financial backing necessary to start the business. The first firear …

You probably already know that Timney is the oldest and largest trigger manufacturer in the world, and you probably know that when we say old, we mean 76 years old. But do you know how we got our start? How we’ve maintained our status as the leader in aftermarket trigger manufacturing? It’s an interesting story full of ups and downs that you definitely should read about. Let’s take a walk down Timney memory lane…In 1946, soldiers returning home from World War II began to sporterize their m …

No matter what type of shooting you do, we can all agree that there are certain things that your trigger needs to do to ensure you have a great shooting experience. The first thing is your trigger needs to be accurate. Without an accurate trigger, shooting is difficult and after a while feels more like a chore than fun. The second thing a good trigger needs to be is durable and reliable. With a durable and reliable trigger you can go shooting with ease, knowing your trigger can handle the tou …

Over the years, the Mosin-Nagant has gotten quite some traction and has become a popular rifle in the United States. Due to its increased popularity, our loyal customers have been asking us to produce a trigger for the historical rifle, and of course we listened. You ask, we deliver. We created our Mosin-Nagant replacement trigger because we believe in making shooters great, and with this Timney replacement trigger you will be better than great. When you install the Mosin-Nagant Replacement …

Do you want to know the secret behind the sweet surprise in your Timney package? The inclusion of a lollipop in every shipping box from Timney has become Timney custom over the years because we have been doing it since the company was owned by Paul and Rosemary Vehr, the parents of the current owner John Vehr. For years, Timney has been surprising customers with a lollipop in their package, and as Timney has gotten larger we have received a lot of questions about the sweet inclusion. Many …