mshotwell Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I've been thinking about switching out the trigger on my STI to a flat trigger. What are the pros and cons? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Hello: I use either a short flat or a short curved, so I voted for other. The shortness of the trigger helped me more than the shape of the trigger. You may want to try a short curved first and then get a gunsmith trigger so you can play with it. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 old gun has a flat. current gun has a standard curved (only bc i havent taken the time to fit a new flat one in there yet). so i voted for flat. I tried it towards the end of last year and really like the feel of it as opposed to a standard trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Gaines Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 my finger is rounded, my trigger is curved. I have tried flat triggers and they feel good, but when I draw my finger could be high on the trigger,low on the trigger, or just right. with a curved trigger it goes right where it needs to be, and I have better trigger control. JMHO, I know everyone is different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fng Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I like the flat triggers. But like the last poster said, everyone is different. I feel that the curved triggers 'make' my finger go to a different place than my finger wants to go. Probably just due to the shape of my hands and fingers. For me, that places extra strain on my bullet delivery system, so I go with the flat trigger. I'd suggest that you try to find friends who have similar guns, but different triggers, and give each a try. Slow fire, rapid fire, etc. that way you will know what works best for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaster113 Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 voted for round as thats whats currently in my Open and Limited guns. will be trying a flat trigger in the Open gun as soon as it gets back from chrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodownzero Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I love flat triggers and that's all I use now. I had no idea what people saw in them. I bought one and tried it in my limited gun and have since switched out my every day carry + single stack as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaster113 Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Open gun has the SVI interchangeable trigger base; beauty of it is you can try different styles by just buying the inserts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaGunner Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Flat trigger for me. Same feel no matter where you place your finger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric nielsen Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Flat trigger, on every gun I can possibly put them on. Epoxy putty, a file, and skate tape make them dead flat if they were already close. They are square to the direction of travel. On a 1911/2011, you already have the best trigger system: travels 100% straight line front-to-back. A short curved travel like the CZ75/Tanfoglio is a close 2nd, if the travel is short. Flat trigger helps them even more. Squaring the face of the trigger up/down and side/side just puts all your physical inputs in line with the design of the gun. No force goes to the right, left, up, or down. Not with any leverage anyhow. I saw a Production gun once, a CZ SP01, with a flat trigger. Small challenge on the first shot, but the checkering was so sharp your finger didn't slip off. Better mousetrap, there should be more of those out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc1974 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 long curved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary J Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 That's surprising to me, I thought more people would like the curve. The flat is a nice trigger with some great advantages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashdown Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I use the short flat SV inserts. At first it felt weird when I was going from production to limited guns. I quickly got used to it because it just feels more crisp. There's less contact between my finger and the trigger. It's just personal preference. As said before, with the SV triggers, you can try all shapes and sizes and the inserts don't cost that much. You can easily sell the ones you decide not to use. If I order or custom build any STI's in the future, I will have the gunsmith fit trigger cut down short & flat. (I plan to sick with the STI polymer grips vs the metal SV grips.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demax Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 My vote goes for long curved trigger... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryShoots Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I like both but I run the long curved on almost all my pistols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIIID Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Half flat and half curved, a reverse "Enos" is what I have on my guns. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mshotwell Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share Posted April 4, 2011 Lots of good responds, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guns_and_labs Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Curved trigger for me. I found that my finger did not engage the trigger in the same spot each time on a flat trigger, and I ended up with inconsistent shots. With a medium curved trigger, I'm be getting more consistent finger placement and more consistent shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob DuBois Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I like the standard curved and voted as other as I don't consider it round. Flat triggers just never had a good feel for me but my friends that like the flat ones wouldn't have any thing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmetalweld57 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Old Guncraft pivot trigger. Curved. Nothing else like it. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide45 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Medium length curvular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawboy Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Medium length curvular. Videcki and 10-8 flat triggers for me. Love them. Only 1911 I own with a curved is my longslide because daughter likes it the way it is. Nothing wrong with curved though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnuke146 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Long Flat and I wish they made them loooonnnngggeeerrr!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatekeeper Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Like the long flat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokecloud Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Long flat interchangeable SVI on my gun. My fingers are long and a long flat is the only one that puts my finger where it should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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