Posted: 7/13/2004 11:37:27 AM EDT
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What is the difference between a 2-staged trigger and a single staged trigger in terms of "Feel” how can you tell the difference between them and what is the mechanical advantages, why would you choose one over the other? I should know this but for some reason don't. |
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A two stage trigger has give at first. The trigger will pull back very easily and be "mushy" until you hit the second stage. As soon as you hit the second stage there is a noticable stop in the backward travel of the trigger. After that, just a touch more pressure will drop the hammer. Basically, the idea is that you can have a safer hair trigger and a better general idea of when the hammer will drop as opposed to single stage triggers. Single stage has no initial give, but just drops the hammer as soon as you apply enough pressure to it. From what I've read, the advantage of single stage is that they have better long term reliability, but I don't have enough experience with the different triggers to say for sure. Generally, what people here seem to think is that for SHTF use a single stage standard trigger is best and for plinking/target shooting a 2-stage match trigger is best. Some still like the single stage match triggers over the 2 stage though. I prefer 2-stage for target shooting. |