Trigger pull: is there such a thing as too light?

[NicVerAZ]

Is a 1-lb or below (for instance 14oz) pull too light for a 1911?

Especially for someone who is a newbie with this type of pistol? (I am used to a 2.5# pull on my K100).

Thanks!

[EEH]

That's a very tricky trigger ,,,,Yes

[ltdmstr]

Can't imagine what benefit you get from going that light. My limited gun is 1.5# but anything around 2# with a nice clean break is fine.

[EngineerEli]

I agree. I have actually been fighting the same issue on my CZ TS. The trigger is only 1.5 lbs and the reset is VERY short. It took me about 3 matches to lean the feel of the trigger and stop "surprising myself" when the gun went off. I am considering trying to bring the weight up a little closer to 2 lbs, but I'm not exactly sure how. I have the factory hammer spring in it right now, but may try a even heavier one.

[sandrooney]

I would think you would get some hammer follow with a trigger that light.

[trgt]

That light, is there a possibility of gun after recoil going back forward into your finger just enough for you to AD (depending on where your finger is with the trigger) - or basically create bump-fire situation if you are not careful? Seems like with the adrenaline flowing and movement, that might almost be to light?

[EEH]

That's what I've seen ,,bump fire,,I don't want one that light..unless some one is after me..

[Nate]

Mine is usually a little too much one way or the other. Some of my mainspring housings have "high mileage" going off then back on from adjusting springs.

[kneelingatlas]

I guess it all depends what you're used to...

I came to this game from Olympic rapid fire with a trigger set at 47g (~1.7oz); next to that my TS is no problem.

Edited December 19, 2013 by kneelingatlas

[Paul Santiago]

2# is good. I know someone who has his Colt SAA's set at 7oz. Accident waiting to happen in my opinion.

[donnyglock]

I like a 2lb trigger with a fast positive reset. I have felt some real light trigger pulls but theres more to a great trigger than pull weight.

[dtuns]

Bullseye pistol all center fire pistols can't be any lighter then 3.5# .22 LR 2#. I my self don't think I need less then 3.5 and I run 2.5 on My .22

[Mikethor]

I have a 3.5 lb trigger in my colt gold cup this is actually not bad, I have a 2.5 lb trigger in my sig tacops with a short reset.

The sig trigger is fantastic however the colt one is fine. The sig was over 5lbs to start with and felt horrible.

[xdmjohn]

When i moved to an STI with a tuned 3lb trigger I'd get a "bumpfire" extra shot only on steel while trying to be precise,always hit on the free trigger pull too haha

[Jaxshooter]

It is not necessary to go that light for a good trigger. A clean smooth trigger with no slop is what to look for. I have seen 3.5 lb triggers you would swear were set right around 2 lbs or a little under. They had a clean crisp break.

[Ssanders224]

It is not necessary to go that light for a good trigger. A clean smooth trigger with no slop is what to look for. I have seen 3.5 lb triggers you would swear were set right around 2 lbs or a little under. They had a clean crisp break.

This.

IMO, for USPSA purposes, its all about having a nice crisp break, and a smooth, strong & short reset. I think the super light trigger fascination is pointless.

The trigger in my Bedell limited gun is a little over 3lb, but crisp. I promise you my splits do not suffer.

[bountyhunter]

Is a 1-lb or below (for instance 14oz) pull too light for a 1911?

Especially for someone who is a newbie with this type of pistol? (I am used to a 2.5# pull on my K100).

Thanks!

I set all mine to about 2.5#. I would not want a 1# trigger and I am not a newbie.

[ericjhuber]

I had this conversation with several very successful Jedi-quality Single Stack shooters when I was trying to figure out who to build me a proper USPSA SS 1911 and what I should be asking for in regards to trigger setup. I had one who liked his below two pounds (I think he said 1.5 pounds was what he liked, but I don't remember the specifics now), but the rest were telling me that they came in just above the two pound mark which is what I ended up going with for mine.

So, yes, just based on my research going at one pound or lighter doesn't sound like a winning idea.

[donnyglock]

Lets face it. When your runnin ang gunnin your given that 2lb trigger 15lbs of pull.

[redbulladdikt]

its an AD/DQ waiting to happen...pull weight is nowhere as important as a clean, crisp break...for a new shooter to the platform (which OP mentions) I was always advised not to make any significant modifications to the weapon for several matches/practice sessions for fear of trying to replace repetitious practice with un-needed modding...

YMMV but it has worked for me to heed this advice...

[Sandbagger123]

i have 1 3/4 # trigger on my edge. took a little getting used to it , but now going back to other guns with a heavier trigger, it seems strange sometimes.

under !# seems a little light to me though. Great for a bullseye gun or olympic guns, but those are shot static.

[paopao]

1.5# trigger pull is just enough. Below than that...might be tricky

[BillD]

I've got 1.8# triggers on my Lim and SS guns. I was hesitant when I got my Cameron LIM gun, I'd always had 3-3.5# triggers. My gunsmith told me, "500 rounds and you'll never go back". He was right. 500 rounds through the LIM gun and I dropped off the Trojan SS for a trigger job, down to 1.8#, with just about no takeup. There is no trigger prep, it's a button. Keep your finger off of it until ready to fire.

I think anything below 1# has the ability to bump fire. Or fire when you are firmly seating a mag.