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Posted: 11/6/2009 11:26:54 AM EDT
| Im lookin after market and idk which way to go... what are tthe benefits of single stage vs. double stage and is wilson's new trigger any good? |
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Single stage is like a standard rifle/shotgun/handgun trigger. Two-Stage triggers have a lighter first stage then a heavier second stage. When you first pull the trigger you would feel 1lb of pull then it would get heavier with 2lbs of pull (just making the numbers up). The result is a heavier but crisp trigger on the final pull to give you better accuracy. Some two-stage triggers are adjustable like the KIDD trigger for the 10/22. Personally, I like single stage. I would recommend a Bill Springfield trigger job. It is much cheaper than many aftermarket triggers (aftermarket ones can go up to $300+). |
| I like 2 stage for range work, and personally don't find them any slower during drills. Buy an SSA. It's a good "split the difference trigger". Nice pull, non-adjustable. Not as smooth or light as a true "match" trigger, but will deal with punishment like a stock single stage. |
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I like 2 stage for range work, and personally don't find them any slower during drills. Buy an SSA. It's a good "split the difference trigger". Nice pull, non-adjustable. Not as smooth or light as a true "match" trigger, but will deal with punishment like a stock single stage. Agreed, and as I shoot my SSA it gets a little better all the time. My other AR has a JP single stage that's really nice for shooting from the bench but plenty light for using in the field. |
| I have had the Wilson TR-TTU single stage trigger in my SPR for 2 months now. Have about 400 rounds down range and it is fabulous. no slack very little to no take up and breaks very crisp. My range partner described it best. It is the best non match trigger he has ever used. It aint cheap but again it aint cheap. as with my other Wilson products including 2 of there weapons and multiple accesories I am very pleased. I have always been a single stage fan as i am not a target shooter so much as a hunter / working gun type of guy and am concerned much more with MOM than MOA.. |
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Single stage is like a standard rifle/shotgun/handgun trigger. Two-Stage triggers have a heavier first stage then a lighter second stage. When you first pull the trigger you would feel 2lbs of pull then it would lighten up to 1lb of pull (just making the numbers up). The result is a lighter trigger on the final pull to give you better accuracy. This is backwards. a 2 stage is light first, you pull until you reach the next stage then it requires increased pressure to go over the edge. I have 3 two- stage and 2 Springfield, either is tons better then plain. A 2 stage is better for precision shooting, IMO. The first stage has you pull of like 2lbs, when you reach the final stage you only need a little more pressure to break. With a Springfield trigger you have to pull harder and harder then when it moves at all it fires. So there is a bit of unknown on the 1 stage that is more predictable and nature feeling on the 2 stage. If not precision shooting then what I just explained doesn't matter. I have found myself thinking the 2-stage is not acting as a 2 stage, but then realize I pull through the first stage automatically without thought. I see no disadvantage to a 2 stage ever. All in all, a good 2 stage is sweet. A bill Springfield is a good option if you want standard parts or are short on cash. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Single stage is like a standard rifle/shotgun/handgun trigger. Two-Stage triggers have a heavier first stage then a lighter second stage. When you first pull the trigger you would feel 2lbs of pull then it would lighten up to 1lb of pull (just making the numbers up). The result is a lighter trigger on the final pull to give you better accuracy. This is backwards. a 2 stage is light first, you pull until you reach the next stage then it requires increased pressure to go over the edge. By Jove you are right  I'll edit my post  |
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Its mostly a SHTF gun I just want maximum versatiliy with performance Triggers are like cars and toothbrushes. It all boils down to personal preference. There is no "best" between one stage and two stage. It's all about technique and what you like the best. I am comfortable with both. I find that when using iron sights, I shoot better with a two stage. With scopes, I shoot better with a one stage. |
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