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Posted: 1/29/2008 5:01:02 PM EDT
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O.K., So how many of you have bought into the Geissele Two stage trigger SSA and what do you expect with it. I wanted the DMR but I'm hoping this is more like the single I have with alittle more controll. Never shot a two stage, So what do I look forward to. Thanx Rodical |
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We will have some SSA's on our weapons at the SHOT Show this week. bigbore will be there hanging out at our booth this year. Mag Phosphate of the hammers is the last step. I hope to get these in process before we leave for Vegas so assembly can start after we return. WHG |
Well if you want something that is more like a single stage you want the Hi Speed and not the SSA. The SSA will not have the adjustable over travel for the super short reset of the Hi Speed. People who shot my KAC 2 stage always noticed it was "different" when they shot it. due to the trigger's legth of travel, when they were just shooting in close and quickly but had not fired a 2 stage before. Shooting a Geissele Hi Speed in close and quickly with the over travel reduced to minimum, people who have not shot a 2 stage ususally do not notice it is a 2 stage trigger but if you want the precison of the 2 stages it is there. The DMR Hi Speed will also probably be a slightly lighter, if you dont do any spring bending, by about a pound. |
Cool deal - Can't wait! |
| So let me get this straight. The hi-speed is feels great but at the cost of more complexity, less reliable ect. The SSA is cave-man simple, you have to be an idiot to screw it up and it feels good too, but not as good as the hi-speed. Is this an accurate comparison? |
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Guys, I'll have to put together a decision making flowchart to explain things.......will do so after SHOT as we are in crunch mode getting ready..... The essence is that the SSA/SSF and Hi-Speed are equally reliable. The Hi-Speed offers full adjustability, a fast locktime and other things. The SSF is chosen over the Hi-Speed if select fire ability is needed. (The Hi-Speed can never be a SF trigger). The SSA is chosen if you are on a budget or just want a simpler trigger. The break is 'decent', weight is about 2.5lb 1st stage/1.5lb 2nd stage. Like vicious_cb said....its a good cave-man trigger. |
Bill, looking forward to meeting you at Shot. I'll be taggin' along with Steve when I can. If you have time, drop by the Trijicon booth and say hi! |
If you keep this up, I'm going to have to ask Amy to take away your internet access   The SSA is NOT a budget trigger, it is NOT a cave-man trigger. A couple years ago, the best option for a good, 2-stage combat trigger was the $300 KAC. As "good" as it is, the .mil throws them away after 3K rounds because after that they are worn out. The "good enough" 2 stage trigger became the RRA/LMT/Armalite triggers in the $125 dollar range. None are as well made(more parts) as the KAC, but they are good enough. The SSA is a more simple design than the KAC, less parts than the RRA, is made from better matterial, and has a 1 MAN QC process that the others couldnt even dream of. The SSA has a good break(much better than decent), and will soon be THE trigger for your carbine. You need to think back to WWII, when the Soldier or Marine was handed their M1, they had a rifle that came standard with a 2-stage trigger with a good break, that was as reliable as the sunrise. The SSA/SSF is that trigger. The Hi-speed deserves its own thread - search the archives for my original post if need be. |
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