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Posted: 6/24/2013 5:47:41 PM EDT
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Gent's,
I purchased my first SSA last weekend - I'm not new to Geissele as, I have (2) Hi-Speed's, (3) SSA-E's, and (2) S3G's. All of the them are obviously awesome! However, I wanted to try out an original SSA. After installing the SSA it was a little heavier than the advertised 4.5lbs (it was releasing the hammer closer to 5.0lbs.). Therefore, I called Geissele to inquire if I could change either the trigger and/or, disconnector springs with some extra SSA-E springs I have. He advised that wouldn't be a problem at all...I proceeded to change both and I didn't care for the trigger pull, it was lighter but, it felt a little mushy (kind of like a 3.5lb Glock trigger - which I have in my G31) especially on the sear reset. So, I proceeded to put the original trigger spring back in and just leave in the SSA-E disconnector spring - wow, what a difference, it now releases the hammer at exactly 3.75lbs and has a very crisp & sharp break (in between a "carrot" and "candy cane" break - let's call it a "frozen carrot" or, a "last years Christmas' candy cane"  ). I like the break so much that, my future triggers will be SSA's with an SSA-E disconnector spring.
Just thought I would share 
p.s. Bill, if you read this...perhaps, this can be an added option to your line of triggers for a few extra $$ include a set of lighter & heavier springs for the end user to customize/modify to their liking & requirements? 
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| I swapped the hammer/trigger springs in my SSA-E for JP Rifles "yellow" springs. As a result, the total letoff weight dropped from about 3.5 lbs to about 2.5 lbs (measured from the lower half of the trigger blade). Perfect for punching paper from a benchrest. It still reliably pops my commercial primers (CCI BR-4 and 450s). - CW |
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I've looked around a bit for the springs with no luck yet. I sent them an email yesterday and am waiting on a response. I'm actually look to go to a heavier spring in my SD E. It stock one kind of scares me though I may just need to get used to it. Replacement springs are $5.00 ea. Include $2.50 for s&h. Checks or MO only, no credit cards. Please send a clearly written note of what you want to order along with your name, phone number, shipping address and a check for the total amount due including shipping to: Geissele Automatics Attn: Springs 1920 West Marshall St. Norristown, PA. 19403 |
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Gent's, I purchased my first SSA last weekend - I'm not new to Geissele as, I have (2) Hi-Speed's, (3) SSA-E's, and (2) S3G's. All of the them are obviously awesome! However, I wanted to try out an original SSA. After installing the SSA it was a little heavier than the advertised 4.5lbs (it was releasing the hammer closer to 5.0lbs.). Therefore, I called Geissele to inquire if I could change either the trigger and/or, disconnector springs with some extra SSA-E springs I have. He advised that wouldn't be a problem at all...I proceeded to change both and I didn't care for the trigger pull, it was lighter but, it felt a little mushy (kind of like a 3.5lb Glock trigger - which I have in my G31) especially on the sear reset. So, I proceeded to put the original trigger spring back in and just leave in the SSA-E disconnector spring - wow, what a difference, it now releases the hammer at exactly 3.75lbs and has a very crisp & sharp break (in between a "carrot" and "candy cane" break - let's call it a "frozen carrot" or, a "last years Christmas' candy cane" ). I like the break so much that, my future triggers will be SSA's with an SSA-E disconnector spring.
Just thought I would share
p.s. Bill, if you read this...perhaps, this can be an added option to your line of triggers for a few extra $$ include a set of lighter & heavier springs for the end user to customize/modify to their liking & requirements? Joe, including the extra spring will open up a customer service can of worms for us with all the swapping things back and forth. Selling springs by special orders ok, but including them with the trigger is a no go. I think we are up to 6 different disconnector springs to tune things, and probably a dozen trigger springs |
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Gent's, I purchased my first SSA last weekend - I'm not new to Geissele as, I have (2) Hi-Speed's, (3) SSA-E's, and (2) S3G's. All of the them are obviously awesome! However, I wanted to try out an original SSA. After installing the SSA it was a little heavier than the advertised 4.5lbs (it was releasing the hammer closer to 5.0lbs.). Therefore, I called Geissele to inquire if I could change either the trigger and/or, disconnector springs with some extra SSA-E springs I have. He advised that wouldn't be a problem at all...I proceeded to change both and I didn't care for the trigger pull, it was lighter but, it felt a little mushy (kind of like a 3.5lb Glock trigger - which I have in my G31) especially on the sear reset. So, I proceeded to put the original trigger spring back in and just leave in the SSA-E disconnector spring - wow, what a difference, it now releases the hammer at exactly 3.75lbs and has a very crisp & sharp break (in between a "carrot" and "candy cane" break - let's call it a "frozen carrot" or, a "last years Christmas' candy cane" ). I like the break so much that, my future triggers will be SSA's with an SSA-E disconnector spring.
Just thought I would share
p.s. Bill, if you read this...perhaps, this can be an added option to your line of triggers for a few extra $$ include a set of lighter & heavier springs for the end user to customize/modify to their liking & requirements? Joe, including the extra spring will open up a customer service can of worms for us with all the swapping things back and forth. Selling springs by special orders ok, but including them with the trigger is a no go. I think we are up to 6 different disconnector springs to tune things, and probably a dozen trigger springs Bill, Yes, I can see how that would be an arduous task of having multiple springs w/multiple triggers, etc. Thank you for the reply & clarification! Cheers!
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