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8/31/2010 8:18:52 PM EDT
Hey all.

I recently put together an SPRish build and installed a Geissele SSA trigger in it.  I have never used a 2-stage trigger before and am a little concerned with mine.  I am not sure if my perceived notions of what a two stage trigger would feel like were wrong, or if something is wrong with my trigger.

When I "take up the slack" in the trigger, there is no resistance whatsoever, then the trigger breaks with a small amount of pull.  I thought there would be more resistance in the first stage, but I could be off base with my assumption.  So if any of you with SSA's could let me know if that is the way it is supposed to feel, I would greatly appreciate it.
8/31/2010 8:22:05 PM EDT
[#1]
I would not call it no resistance, but the first stage is light.
8/31/2010 8:30:51 PM EDT
[#2]
I apologize for my vague descriptions, but it's hard to describe it.  I would liken the "first stage" to the same amount of resistance you get when you pull the trigger with the rifle uncharged, with some more creep.

Does that make any sense?
8/31/2010 10:04:33 PM EDT
[#3]
I don't have experience with the geissele. But from experience with my 03A3, Garands and M1A it sounds like you have a very good 2 stage. If you have strong hands/fingers it will feel extremely light. I think first stage is 2 lbs. and second is 2.5 so there won't be a lot of resistance. In my experience a good trigger seems like it's connected directly to your mind not your finger.
9/1/2010 7:03:29 AM EDT
[#4]
The SSA first stage take up should be between 2.5 lbs and 3 lbs. Your second stage will "break" with an additional 2 lbs of pull on the trigger for a total pull weight between 4.5lbs and 5 lbs. Your trigger is working as it should. Go out, shoot it and enjoy.
9/1/2010 5:05:40 PM EDT
[#5]
Based on your comments and without trying your SSA myself, I would say that your new SSA is fine. Mine all have a light and smooooth first stage. The second stage breaks very cleanly.
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