Sambo , their are a few things you can do to improve the trigger on the Encore it all depends on how light you want it. by simply polishing up the three engagement points can help alot and getting the trigger spring sample pack from Mike Bellem you can bring it down a little at a time till you reach the desired pull.
As for the Barrel , first thing I would do is check to see how deep the throat is , I have two Custom Shop barrels and both have pretty short throats.