optimator Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I started shooting 3 gun one year ago to the month. All last season I used a RRA R3 upper on a home built lower. I used a Geissele SSA-E trigger and I really liked it. I built a new rifle for this year and went with a POF flat 4.5 trigger. It's OK. But I don't love it. The club I shoot at usually has at least one 200 - 300 yard target. The longest last year was 385. I like the set of the two stage on longer shots. And I don't think it really slowed me down much on bay stages. Plus, I'll be 55 this year, so it's not like I'm going to set 3GN on fire either . How many of you use 2 stage triggers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotMRD Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I've been running a SD-E. I also have a SSA-E but I prefer the flat triggers. I don't feel like a 2 stage trigger is any disadvantage. You just have to know how to run it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngineerEli Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I run a single stage in my 3G AR and often wish I had gone with a two stage. If you think about it, nearly every pistol is a 'two stage' and that has never seemed to slow anyone down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 1 hour ago, EngineerEli said: nearly every pistol is a 'two stage' Not my STI TruBor ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngineerEli Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 4 minutes ago, Hi-Power Jack said: Not my STI TruBor ... Do you really have ZERO pre-travel? Most shooters prefer at least a little bit. Any pre-travel, then the break is two stages... My Infinity and STI Apeiro are both two stage triggers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Guess it's a matter of definition ... I never considered pre-travel to be a "stage". Of course my trigger has pre-travel - iff that's a stage, then my TruBor is a 2-stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigereye Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 SSA for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davsco Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 geissele ssa-e 2 stage for me. up close, just pull thru both stages. out far it's nice to have a light 2nd stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimator Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 Thanks guys. The SSA-E is going back in. I can put the POF in my 15-22 or my truck gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAC702 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I shoot the M14 whenever Heavy Metal is available, so, yeah, 2-stage rules! I have the SSA-E in most of my AR's, but recently put the S3G in the one I've been playing with when Heavy Metal isn't allowed. The jury is still out on it. I really only did it so I had experience with it, not because I think it'll really make a difference at my level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimator Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 7 minutes ago, MAC702 said: I shoot the M14 whenever Heavy Metal is available, so, yeah, 2-stage rules! I have the SSA-E in most of my AR's, but recently put the S3G in the one I've been playing with when Heavy Metal isn't allowed. The jury is still out on it. I really only did it so I had experience with it, not because I think it'll really make a difference at my level. That was my reason for trying the POF, just so I could compare it to my 2 stage triggers. It's a good trigger but I prefer a 2 stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmoreno88 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I run the AR gold trigger now. Extremely light first stage so it feels very much like a single stage and by far the shortest reset I've ever feltSent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoganbillJ Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Check out TriggerTech. They have several models. I ran an SSA-E in my old guns liked it but didn't know any better(reset is super long). Switched to a single stage for 2 years with my JP. Now back with a 2 stage from TriggerTech. Reset is super short (.03"). Breaks at a crisp 2.5 pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngineerEli Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 2 hours ago, LoganbillJ said: Check out TriggerTech. They have several models. I ran an SSA-E in my old guns liked it but didn't know any better(reset is super long). Switched to a single stage for 2 years with my JP. Now back with a 2 stage from TriggerTech. Reset is super short (.03"). Breaks at a crisp 2.5 pounds. That's some pretty cool innovation for AR triggers, though more complex. But hey, its a lifetime warranty and its permanently enclosed in its housing. I'm certainly intrigued.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toeheadAR Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 That is the first I've heard of trigger tech. It looks nice, I have a 2-stage LaRue trigger in mine but have not shot competitively with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimator Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 On 3/21/2017 at 6:55 AM, LoganbillJ said: Check out TriggerTech. They have several models. I ran an SSA-E in my old guns liked it but didn't know any better(reset is super long). Switched to a single stage for 2 years with my JP. Now back with a 2 stage from TriggerTech. Reset is super short (.03"). Breaks at a crisp 2.5 pounds. I ordered one this morning. I'll update after I receive it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troupe Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 RRA Varmint. Cheap and it shoots good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mic2377 Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 I have a SSA-E and it is decent for quick shots, and excellent for long, precise stuff. However I recently fired both a S3G and one of the HiperFire single stage triggers and I have to say they are at least a little bit faster for hosing with my trigger finger. Overall for my uses a 2-stage like the SSA-E is precise and reliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrhed Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 On 3/20/2017 at 11:31 AM, Hi-Power Jack said: Guess it's a matter of definition ... I never considered pre-travel to be a "stage". Of course my trigger has pre-travel - iff that's a stage, then my TruBor is a 2-stage. THIS! Takeup is not a "first stage". Takeup is... takeup. When you hit resistance, if there is only a crisp break after that, it is not a "two-stage trigger"! Definitely a matter of definition of terms used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 2 hours ago, pkrhed said: Takeup is not a "first stage". Takeup is... takeup. I agree, completely. Or, most 2-stage triggers are really 3-stage triggers .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytheTiger Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 15 minutes ago, Hi-Power Jack said: I agree, completely. Or, most 2-stage triggers are really 3-stage triggers .... Now I'm confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 9 hours ago, TonytheTiger said: Now I'm confused. By "MY Def'n", a single stage trigger has takeup - all guns do - but then it's one pull thru to set the gun off. A two-stage trigger also has takeup, and the 1st pull to a defined stop, and then a very light 2nd stage. Takeup has nothing to do, in MY def'n, with 1- stage or 2-stage triggers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpom Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 2 hours ago, Hi-Power Jack said: By "MY Def'n", a single stage trigger has takeup - all guns do Then your def'n has not experienced a well tuned single stage trigger such as a JP, where there is NO perceptible movement, until the gun goes off. Zero takeup. Same for many bolt action rifle triggers. A good 1911 trigger does have takeup, but clearly not all single action triggers do. Am interested in further feedback on the Trigger Tech trigger, as it sounds like a good 1911 trigger, some light takeup and quick reset. What I do not like on the Geislle triggers is the long reset. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytheTiger Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Jack and I will have to agree to disagree on this one. A good single stage does not have take up, and a good two stage has a very low resistance pre travel up to a defined wall, followed by the trigger breaking once more pressure is added. Of course, shitty versions of either type blur the lines and introduce confusion to the definitions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 I agree - let's disagree All in the definition, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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