B_RAD Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 (edited) Seems a lot of guy's shooting open have 1.5 lb triggers. Why? Seems dangerous. Just wondering My Atlas had a 2lb. I got used to it but eventually tweaked the sear spring to be about 2.5lbs. My new build is probably going to be around 1.5lbs. Edited January 23, 2019 by B_RAD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparnut88 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Depends on how much you shoot the gun. I had mine down to 11oz at one time it's back up to a touch over 1lb. I like light triggers though. YmmvSent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rnlinebacker Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Seems a lot of guy's shooting open have 1.5 lb triggers. Why? Seems dangerous. Just wonderingIf you have the EGW hard sear in there it's still a very firm wall. You can play with the sear spring and get it under 2 pounds and reliable if you know what you're doingSent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRPOperator Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Mine is just under 2lbs, but that is how it came from the build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadyscott999 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Mine are 18 oz in both guns. I have gone as low as 14 oz. I was lighting them off a little early coming into close targets when it was 14. Went back to a little over a lb and all good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz427 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 I like 1.5lbs, that’s basically where both of mine are set. My new Brazos trigger group i just put in my limited gun is actually a bit lighter, coming in around 15-16ozs. It doesn’t feel to light either. Just bought it to the range today and it ran 100%, no follow or anything. It’s a phenomenal trigger. When i came over from glocks and felt a 1.5lb trigger in my friends SV I was like no way, that’s way to light. Then I got my first 2011 and it came with just over a 2lb triggerI. I quickly got used to that and loved it. Then I bought my open gun used and it came with a 1.5lb trigger. I really liked it too, and coming from a 2lb down to a 1.5 isn’t a big difference. It’s all about proper fundementals and trigger control/discipline. If you don’t have that, then having a 3lb or 5lb trigger isn’t going to save you from having NDs Imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent1k1 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 1.5 in Open in Limited is NOT unsafe, if you keep your finger off the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hump Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, Trent1k1 said: 1.5 in Open in Limited is NOT unsafe, if you keep your finger off the trigger. 2lbs or less in my pistols and under 3 for my open class 3 gun shotgun and rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Wow. You guys are Brave. When I went from shooting my BHP with a 6-8 lb trigger to a TruBor with a 4 lb trigger, I couldn't believe how light it was. Then I lowered it to 3 lbs and had the gun go off, twice, as I was coming into a new shooting position and raising the gun to the target. Both RO's were very nice about it but mentioned that it was close ... BUT, that was ten years ago, and nothing untoward since. Guess my new build will be more like 2 lbs, now that I'm used to the 3 lber. Sounds even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent1k1 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 To me, it is more about the "feel". I prefer a little take-up in order to get the trigger to a "wall". At that point 2 lbs, or 1 lbs doesn't really matter to me. The consistency of having some take-u and a wall to pull through is more important than how light the trigger is. I do prefer less than 2 lbs. thoughl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teros135 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Ya gotta keep your finger off the trigger until you're ready to actually shoot. My 2011 Limited gun came with a 1.5# trigger. No problem, once I learned it. A well-tuned trigger won't fall until you tell it to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankdiesel Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Between 1.5lbs and 2... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glock17open Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Right at 2 lbs, in my CK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36873687 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 1.5 is golden for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiroshi Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 My 1911 is at 1.3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewbeck Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Just under 2lbs is usually the balance point with ease of shooting and reliability. Below that and sear springs can drift enough in tension to cause hammer follow. It’s not the $90 hammer or the $30 sear that causes the issue it’s the $6-30 spring that causes changes that creates the problem. I like mild creep at just under 2lb, because it pulls straighter than a 1.5lb “glass” breaking trigger for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_RAD Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 9 hours ago, Trent1k1 said: 1.5 in Open in Limited is NOT unsafe, if you keep your finger off the trigger. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_RAD Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 9 hours ago, teros135 said: Ya gotta keep your finger off the trigger until you're ready to actually shoot. My 2011 Limited gun came with a 1.5# trigger. No problem, once I learned it. A well-tuned trigger won't fall until you tell it to. Not gonna lie. When I got my Titan a with a 2lb trigger. I was coming from 6lb DA/SA triggers where you could draw and have your finger in the trigger early. I had several unexpected trigger pulls during my dry fire. Never had a ND in live fire. I would get my finger on the trigger early when live fire. You can't do that with these lighter ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer-x Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 9 hours ago, Trent1k1 said: To me, it is more about the "feel". I prefer a little take-up in order to get the trigger to a "wall". At that point 2 lbs, or 1 lbs doesn't really matter to me. The consistency of having some take-u and a wall to pull through is more important than how light the trigger is. I do prefer less than 2 lbs. thoughl. Agreed. The prep to the wall is important for control and reset - a 50/50 distinction feels right. I set my triggers to be 50% pull force (3/4#) to the wall and another 50% (1.5#) to break the shot. The 50/50 part is more important to me than the force to pull (within reason ). Slack out to the wall and bang! Perfectly safe setup with some dry-fire to get used to it. I still prep the trigger (slack out) in the last 10% of a draw - after the gun is on target - so I can break the shot the instant I see what I need to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
191138sc Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 10 hours ago, Hi-Power Jack said: Guess my new build will be more like 2 lbs, now that I'm used to the 3 lber Had my builder do a 1.5 lb in my recent Open build. Have been shooting 1.5 for the last 10 years. Had a few AD's in the first few months but no problems last 10 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lacivilian Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 1lb 6oz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 I've experimented with them all. Using EGW or other good parts there is no trouble achieving a reliable 1.5lb trigger pull. I shoot a lot of different guns in a lot of different disciplines. I like consistency. So all of my triggers, except for two, are set to 2 lb 2 oz. The exceptions are 2.5 lb for the 1911 I use in bullseye centerfire, and 3.5 lb for the 1911 45 for 45 bullseye stage. Why? That's what the rules say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tochnost Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 My limited and open guns are all set at about 2 lbs. You all have me thinking I should try a touch lighter...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posvar Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 I like a 2 pound trigger although one of my limited guns is 1.5. Proper adjustment is huge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Hello: A nice 2 1/4lb trigger works for me. It will last forever at that trigger pull and have a nice reset. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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