Trigger differences in different weapon types

[calicojack]

Looking for the hive minds thoughts on the various stages of triggers in sbr/pistols vs long guns.

I've always been of the school of thought that a 2 stage trigger was used for accuracy in distance weapons. Read outside 50-100m. And that single stage were used for qr weapons. Read sbrs/pistols.

I have a 2 stage in my 16". I'm in the final stages of building my sbr/pistol and am conflicted as to what stage I want to put in it. Thoughts?

[t15]

Looking for the hive minds thoughts on the various stages of triggers in sbr/pistols vs long guns.

I've always been of the school of thought that a 2 stage trigger was used for accuracy in distance weapons. Read outside 50-100m. And that single stage were used for qr weapons. Read sbrs/pistols.

I have a 2 stage in my 16". I'm in the final stages of building my sbr/pistol and am conflicted as to what stage I want to put in it. Thoughts?

i am aware of 2 quality single stange triggers, geissele sd3g and a cassette trigger by wilson combat. i dont think theres any real right answer to your question, but i am a fan of the geissele SSA and find the SSA-e to be too light in anything other than a bench gun.

hope that helps

[calicojack]

I guess where I'm going with this is to double check my mindset. In a qr subgun I don't see myself needing a trigger preloaded like a 2 stage provides. I need it to go bang. But on the other side of that the preload could be used as a secondary safety of sorts; in that you can let off the squeeze before it goes bang in case you misjudge the target.

[Renegade04]

I guess where I'm going with this is to double check my mindset. In a qr subgun I don't see myself needing a trigger preloaded like a 2 stage provides. I need it to go bang. But on the other side of that the preload could be used as a secondary safety of sorts; in that you can let off the squeeze before it goes bang in case you misjudge the target.

That is much the way I look at it. In my SBRs and most of my carbines, I run a standard mil-spec trigger. I do have the ALG ACT in a couple of them. I reserve the 2-stage triggers for my precision oriented ARs, but I do have a 2-stage in a hybrid AR (short to medium range). I do have an AR that has the new Elftmann 3-Gun trigger (2.5-4 lbs.), but it is for precision and speed shooting. I would say to stick with a good mil-spec trigger like the ALG ACT.

[SteveL]

It's been my experience with my SD-C that when I'm running fast I don't even notice it's a two stage, but if I want to slow down and take a more precise shot then the two stage break is really nice to have.

[GH41]

Sorta what Stevel said.. Rough use with an RDS single stage. Precision with magnified optics two stage.

[docsherm]

I only use single stage triggers. I have Timney in my precision guns and CMC in my others. I also have one ALG QMS trigger and it is good. There are choices in both single and two stage. Just get what you like the best.

[quackhead]

I used to be "a 2 stage is for DMR type rifles" I have a lot of time on the SSA in a carbine and SBR and really like it- when I need to run the trigger fast, the 2 stage doesn't really affect anything. I also have a couple SD3G ( single stage) and like them as well- I leaning a bit toward the SSA

[WS6]

I will say that I have noticed that my rifle will double on occasion (more "bump-fire unintentionally") if I am not holding it in a fully supported position, and on one occasion I have ended up with a life round in the chamber, and a dead trigger (hammer down) due to hammer follow. I have a Geissele Super V trigger. I never had ANY issues with the Geissele SSA, and am a fan of that trigger and use them moving forward.

[Live2Gun]

I concur with SteveL. I used to be a single stage guy for SBR's and run and gun setups myself, largely due to the same thought you have about 2 stage are meant for precision longer range setups.

That being said, I am fully sold on 2 stage setups anymore and that's all I'll buy from here on out. I run a 2/2 lb 2 stage and if I need to fire fast, I don't even notice the separate stages, but it's really nice having the 2 stages if I take a more precise shot.

[quackhead]

A good 2 stage will give you utility

[Turnkey11]

I will say that I have noticed that my rifle will double on occasion (more "bump-fire unintentionally") if I am not holding it in a fully supported position, and on one occasion I have ended up with a life round in the chamber, and a dead trigger (hammer down) due to hammer follow. I have a Geissele Super V trigger. I never had ANY issues with the Geissele SSA, and am a fan of that trigger and use them moving forward.

Ive had that happen with well used mil spec single stage triggers. Only happens when I am being very deliberate with the trigger break and reset when attempting long shots. I have a SSA that is approaching the 10k mark and still have not had that issue occur, yet.