Benjamin Sheridan Blue Streak Trigger Mod question

[TF89]

I was recently given a Benjamin Sheridan Blue Streak which I think was manufactured in Dec of 99.  I was also given the original 250 count tin of Benjamin Cylindrical 14.3 pellets still containing 145 pellets.

The question is at the end.  How can I ask a question without giving some background

 The gun has a tiny ding in the wood and some mild rust on the rear sight and other than that is pristine.  This next part is just me being fussy because the gun didn't cost a cent and I'm very excited to have it. The only downside is the original owner is a heavy smoker.  I wiped the gun down with denatured alcohol, and that removed a quite a bit, however, it still smells of cigarette smoke.  (Will be looking for a solution to this)  I have had to do this on kitchen cabinets before and know that a lot can be removed, however, wood absorbs the tar and the only way to completely eliminate the smell is to reseal the surface. 

Gun was a bit dry looking regarding oil.  I add some drops of Tim's Secret Sauce.  The gun pumps with gusto, shoots hard, compared it to my modified Crosman 140 and they both seem about equal in hitting power.  Have not Chronograph it yet.

Did a very small accuracy sampling before I get too involved. I've learned (the hard way), it a good idea to check accuracy before getting too far down the path.  As the saying goes, only accurate guns are fun, or least for me.

Tested at 10 yards- sitting, with a stick for support:  In both cases the holes are all touching.
Benjamin Cylindrical .20 Cal, 14.3 pellet: shot under a 1/4" 3 shot group (little to the left)
JSB Diabolo Exact .20 Cal, 13.73 Grains, Domed: Shot under a 1/4" 3 shot group

Just based on that small sample, I'm excited.  Right now with all the smoke from the fires I have been staying inside.  I'm looking out a window right now and see that it is still hanging thick.


The only thing about this gun (besides replacing the rear sight with a peep) is the trigger.  That is one stiff trigger and I complained about the Discovery and 1322


I did a couple of hours of searching and the only real trigger mod I found (that didn't involve neutering the safety) was this http://www.airgunsmith.com/392/triggertune.htm.  Has anyone tried it, it looks like it would work and doesn't affect the safety or affect the case harding on the sear (on the part where trigger and sear meetup before trigger release).  If it didn't go as planned, simply replacing the sear would resolve any issue.

Any other trigger modes that have a proven success and track record?

Thanks in advance.

[DRose]

Can't access that link. Have worked on several c9, 392s. Best way I have found is polish all contact surfaces on the trigger levers. Polish the hammer body and then remove machining marks on the bottom of the hammer. I usually stone this smooth. Lastly change the profile of the sear. The arrangement as is, pushes the hammer back before release of the hammer. Of course the sear needs to be rehardened. Not as nice as a rocker streak but very usable. I believe recontoured and hardened sears can be purchased from Mac-1.

[TF89]

That is interesting regarding the link, something happened to get that account suspended.

Regarding the info for MAC1, I'll go take a look.

Thank you.

[TF89]

I don't think MAC1 carries that part anymore, I could not find it.  I will send Tim an email and see what he has to say.

[Van]

   If the 1999 model has the modular trigger pack, the Super Sear at Airguns of Arizona works much better than the stock one.  It is a bit over priced at $30 I think, but I have been happy with mine.  It was a bit cheaper years back when I got one though.

[Frank in Fairfield]

Try a trigger shoe..