Long and Heavy, Hard to Pull

Glock Lover · 05-13-2008

As some of you already know I enjoy starting threads that get a little controversial. So....

Trigger Pull:
What do you prefer: long, short, heavy 1st, heavy all the time,
heavy first and light second, same all the time, light all the time.
strengths/weaknesses. Lets hear it!

My Two cents:
I prefer the same pull all the time!
The Glock platform is excellent. It's not overly long. Long enough for safety, but short enough for accuracy (plus the reset is very short if you learn how to use it) and the pull stays the same.

I also prefer the 1911 platform with SAO. Same trigger pull every time.
I think consistant trigger pull is the easiest for beginners to learn and yet offers the best results in combat shooting scenarios when things come into play like: nerves, stress, multiple targets, safety, and target acquisition.

melensdad · 05-13-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glock Lover

I also prefer the 1911 platform with SAO. Same trigger pull every time.
I think consistant trigger pull is the easiest for beginners to learn and yet offers the best results in combat shooting scenarios when things come into play like: nerves, stress, multiple targets, safety, and target acquisition.

My choice is the Single Action Only in a semi auto platform gun.

Preferably 1911 or Hi Power. The only other gun pattern that has a trigger that I consider excellent is the CZ 75 platform, in the variant that allows for cocked & locked carry.

DA/SA is a failure and probably leads to more missed shots and stray bullets than can ever be counted. Striker fired guns with a consistent trigger are a far better option than any gun with an operation that alters trigger pull.

bigcraig · 05-13-2008

I use a 3.5# connector in all my Glocks, they don't need it but I like them that way.

Glock Lover · 05-13-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by melensdad

DA/SA is a failure and probably leads to more missed shots and stray bullets than can ever be counted.

Well Said!!

TomN · 05-13-2008

I prefer a trigger pull that's the same every shot. Which is why I carry God's Gun. That's right, I mean a Glock!

That's right, I said it!

opcorn2:

NateIU10 · 05-13-2008

I have to agree with you on the Glock trigger, definitely my favorite.

strongcrow · 05-13-2008

Para-Ord P16 LDA. Light Double Action. Absolutely love it.

Jeff · 05-13-2008

<-------P7 and 1911.

Glock Lover · 05-13-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomN

I prefer a trigger pull that's the same every shot. Which is why I carry God's Gun. That's right, I mean a Glock!

That's right, I said it!

opcorn2:

Alright!! The closet is no longer full, everyone is coming out!!
I Love it.

epsylum · 05-13-2008

The 1911 has as close to combat trigger heaven as I can think of. I like a short ~4.5# single action only pull. Anything lighter and it is getting too light for carry use. I am not against others (I think the M&P has the best trigger pull for a polymer striker fired gun), but prefer the 1911 trigger to most others.

I am actually not bad with a Beretta, CZ, or SIG DA/SA, but can't shoot a DA revolver worth a crap.

ETA: The P7 also has a great combat style SAO trigger, though not as good as a 1911.

05-13-2008	#1 (permalink)
Glock Lover COMBAT TUPPERWARE RULES Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indianapolis Area Posts: 444	Long and Heavy, Hard to Pull As some of you already know I enjoy starting threads that get a little controversial. So.... Trigger Pull: What do you prefer: long, short, heavy 1st, heavy all the time, heavy first and light second, same all the time, light all the time. strengths/weaknesses. Lets hear it! My Two cents: I prefer the same pull all the time! The Glock platform is excellent. It's not overly long. Long enough for safety, but short enough for accuracy (plus the reset is very short if you learn how to use it) and the pull stays the same. I also prefer the 1911 platform with SAO. Same trigger pull every time. I think consistant trigger pull is the easiest for beginners to learn and yet offers the best results in combat shooting scenarios when things come into play like: nerves, stress, multiple targets, safety, and target acquisition. __________________ "Get yourself a Glock and get rid of that nickel plated sissy pistol." -US Marshals- "Sic vis pacem, para bellum" -Punisher- Last edited by Glock Lover; 05-13-2008 at 08:11. Reason: spell

05-13-2008	#5 (permalink)
TomN 'Tis but a flesh wound! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mishawaka Posts: 1,644	I prefer a trigger pull that's the same every shot. Which is why I carry God's Gun. That's right, I mean a Glock! That's right, I said it! opcorn2: __________________ If you carry a gun, people call you paranoid. That's ridiculous. If I have a gun, what in the hell do I have to be paranoid about? - Clint Smith

05-13-2008	#7 (permalink)
strongcrow Uses Reloads Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indy Central Posts: 420	Para-Ord P16 LDA. Light Double Action. Absolutely love it. __________________ "No law ever written has stopped any robber,rapist,or killer like cold blue steel in the hands of his last intended victim." W.Emerson Wright Last edited by strongcrow; 05-13-2008 at 12:55.

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Jeff 1911 Elitist Snob Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Greenwood Posts: 301	<-------P7 and 1911. __________________ "Yes, beyond any shadow of a doubt, the 1911 IS an outdated design....and that's exactly what I love about it." - Roscoe S. Benson

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05-13-2008	#3 (permalink)
bigcraig NFA Enabler Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indy Posts: 737	I use a 3.5# connector in all my Glocks, they don't need it but I like them that way.

05-13-2008	#6 (permalink)
NateIU10 Glocker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bloomington Posts: 1,241	I have to agree with you on the Glock trigger, definitely my favorite.

05-13-2008	#10 (permalink)
epsylum What's going on up here? Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,054	The 1911 has as close to combat trigger heaven as I can think of. I like a short ~4.5# single action only pull. Anything lighter and it is getting too light for carry use. I am not against others (I think the M&P has the best trigger pull for a polymer striker fired gun), but prefer the 1911 trigger to most others. I am actually not bad with a Beretta, CZ, or SIG DA/SA, but can't shoot a DA revolver worth a crap. ETA: The P7 also has a great combat style SAO trigger, though not as good as a 1911.

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