Here is the answer to the trigger issue - I have had him do a couple for me. He is inexpensive, quicak turn around and it only requires removing the butt stock and trigger and mailing it to him. -about a 10 minute job.
http://stores.leeshavergunsmithing.com/http://www.bpcr1885.net/trigger-work/Both mine came back right at a consistent 2 lbs.
drover