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Posted: 12/31/2013 12:07:16 AM EDT
| What is the difference between a single stage trigger and a dual stage trigger. Is the single stage used for match target type shooting and the dual stage used more for battle rattle type rifles. Also what do most rifles come stock from the factory with single or dual and what are most stock triggers pull weight? |
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Stock is single stage. Video does a good job of describing function. I would say most still use the stock single stage for combat weapons as it is reliable. Some Geissele triggers would be one of the exceptions as it is 2-stage and still reliable for high round count/combat. Most "better" triggers for the AR are 2-stage.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_118/545508_Single_stage_vs_Two_stage_triggers_.html |
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Concur with the above.
If you don't mind spending the money, a Geissele SSA is a mighty nice compromise as a target and combat trigger. It is extremely reliable and durable (by all reports and personal experience), and it offers a release that is very easy to control, but not so light as to get you in trouble under stress (i.e., somebody is shooting back...). Moon |
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A two-stage trigger is ideal for timed sustained fire (the rapid fire stage of NRA highpower competition) because absolute speed is not needed. It allows you to take up the first stage and by controlling your let-off after every shot you only need to release the trigger enough to hear/feel the click of the trigger's second stage being engaged thereby cutting your trigger weight around 1/2 to 2/3rds for each consecutive shot.
A good single stage trigger is the better choice for pure unadulterated speed. Both will run just as fast as you can pull the trigger, but the single stage is the better choice for combat style tournaments. |
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