twodownzero Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I'm more interested in how you guys set your triggers (sear spring, sear angle, etc.) than the actual weight achieved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Most of my guns are in the 2-2.5lb range. I have two that are under 2lbs, but not by much. Now ask how many of these folks that are giving you exact figures whether they have a trigger pull gauge. I've handed people a gun with a really, really good 2.5lb trigger and they all swore there was no way it was anything over 2lbs. The human body works in movement better than pressure, so if it's really crisp makes more difference than really light (within reason). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I'm more interested in how you guys set your triggers (sear spring, sear angle, etc.) than the actual weight achieved. Great topic for a gunsmithing section thread...if one doesn't already exist. After proper sear/hammer engagement it's all about sear spring tuning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodriguez Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 My open gun is at 1.75#. I just started with it but I see alot of people say they shoot like 1.5# triggers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cslafrain Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I carry a Nighthawk T3 that breaks at 3.75#'s. My CDP(singlestack) & ESP(Eagle 5.0) gun breaks at 2.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodriguez Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 (edited) I just checked my Glock 34 and the trigger is at 2 pounds. This trigger feels real nice and smooth. Edited June 9, 2010 by drodriguez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan13 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 My limited gun is set at 2.5#, and the break is nice and crisp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cy Soto Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I just checked my Glock 34 and the trigger is at 2 pounds. This trigger feels real nice and smooth. Wow, that's nice! I didn't know you could go that light on a Glock trigger. Is it still Production legal? Oh and BTW, 3lb trigger pull on my SS gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide45 Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Don't know the number. Don't care. Got real things to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aztecdriver Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Both my limited and SS (Brazos and Springfield Loaded++ C&S parts) are running 2.25 - 2.5lbs. I'll let you know what I find out when I get to test them again to be 100% sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R A Miller Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Now ask how many of these folks that are giving you exact figures whether they have a trigger pull gauge. Heh! Don't know the number. Don't care. Got real things to worry about. Double heh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Gaines Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 1.75 pounds open STI, 2lbs for limited STI, 4.5 for production glock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xfactor Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 A blissful 1.25 lbs on my Open gun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA-LEE Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 The overall trigger pull weight is only a small part of the equation to how the trigger "feels" when you shoot. To me the final trigger pull weight is far less important than how it feels before it breaks, how it breaks and how it resets. How you prefer to pull the trigger, slap v.s. prep & squeeze, is a major decision point that needs to be identified before building up the trigger to support the different styles of trigger pull. If you are a prep & squeeze shooter and try to shoot a gun setup with a slap style trigger job it will probably not work for you no matter what the weight is. The same could be said for the other way around. Just keep in mind that changing the overall weight of the trigger pull is pretty easy. Changing how it fells before, during and after it breaks to support a prep & squeeze or slap style trigger press takes some skill. A true trigger job is done by building the trigger action to optimize it for the shooter using the gun. Its really no different than getting a custom suit made that fits you perfectly. Sure, an off the shelf suit will "Fit" and work, but there is usually no comparison to one that is custom fit to you. The same can be said for trigger jobs. To make a long story short, the weight that my trigger breaks is just what I need to shoot both fast and accurate. Does it really matter what weight trigger pull I use? I am the one shooting my gun, not you. So what does it matter if I use a 1lb trigger or an 8lb trigger? Get your trigger built up to what your needs are and where ever the pull weight ends up is what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaster113 Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 2 lbs on my STI Edge seems to work great; we'll see about the 2 lb trigger on the STI open gun when its done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Happy Gila Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 4 lbs on every trigger I have, USPSA SS, CDP IDPA and my carry guns... All guns are 1911's.... OACP,Combat Commander and Government Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Biondi Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 standard gun .40 major 1.2"lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickmix Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Both the open gun and the limited gun are set at 19oz works 100%. now the open steel gun is set at 14oz with a 130 power factor you got to love it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011BLDR Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 How a trigger feels when you shoot, how it breaks and how it resets is far more important to me. I want a really short reset with a forward bias in the trigger. I use free hanging weights to test and set all my triggers. The following are my setups: • Limited 5” .40 is at 2LB • Limited 6” is over 1.75LB but under 2LB • Limited 5” 9mm is over 1.75LB but under 2LB • Open guns are over 1.5LB but under 1.75LB Parts selection also plays a part in this, I only us the Clark 4 finger sear spring this allows greater latitude to adjust the disconnect reset function and forward trigger bias. Out. 2011BLDR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Field Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 (edited) uhh idk 4 and a half maybe on my polymer xdm? i did just get an STI Ranger 2 though to complete my pistol collection. (3 pistols) i wonder what the pull weight is on that puppy. nice trigger. Edited July 28, 2010 by Field Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadus123 Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I like my 1911's to be set @ 2.75 - 3.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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