Trigger options 2019

[Pandaz3]

I just saw this in my latest PSA Ad they now have a Drop in 'Cassette' style trigger of their own. Maybe everyone here knows ...I just saw it

[1168]

Speaking of drop in triggers, I tried a buddy’s Wilson TTU Paul Howe a few months ago. It felt very good popping reduced size steel at 25 or so yds. Easy, fast, consistent hits.

So, I ordered one sometime between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and installed it in my 12.3”. Definitely a very nice trigger. I’ve probably only shot around 100 rounds combined between the two Paul Howe triggers; maybe when I’ve shot it more I’ll post something with a bit more substance.

Still enjoying my Sionics Enhanced Two Stage after almost 4400 rounds, and I’ve installed a second one in my Grendel.

[SDG8]

Is there really much of a difference of a G ssa and ssae?

[WickedWillis]

Is there really much of a difference of a G ssa and ssae?

SSA E has a lighter break. Too light for me on a defensive gun personally, but it's still a great trigger.

[JediGuy]

Never actually used an SSA-E though I owned one briefly. However, I do have some SSA-E springs on the way that I’m going to pair up with either a Super Tricon or SSA. Should lighten things up while keeping the “thicker” wall, if I understand correctly. Hoping to find the best of both worlds.

[jackblack73]

The SSA-E is also crisper than the SSA. I prefer it for that reason more than the lighter pull.

[False Cast]

Is there really much of a difference of a G ssa and ssae?

It’s noticeable. Each has its place though. A side by side comparison is really helpful here.

[LowSpeed_HighDrag]

SSA E has a lighter break. Too light for me on a defensive gun personally, but it's still a great trigger.

I see this alot, wanting a heavy (or heavier) trigger for defensive guns. What is the rationale behind it? I'm not trying to instigate, just would like to know your reasoning.

Personally, as someone who has carried a gun personally and professionally for most of my life (not that it qualifies me as any sort of expert), I've always felt that if my finger is on the trigger, then someone is getting shot, regardless of trigger pull weight. Likewise, if something snags my trigger (say transition to secondary without putting safety on for some dumb reason), if it can pull my tigger at 2 to 3 lbs, it can likely do it at 4 to 5.

[1168]

I see this alot, wanting a heavy (or heavier) trigger for defensive guns. What is the rationale behind it? I'm not trying to instigate, just would like to know your reasoning.

I’ve got a few triggers that come with two weights of springs. I’ve always landed on using the heavier spring because I prefer the feedback I get through gloves on the press, and a sharper reset. But its mostly a preference thing for me.

[CPM]

I see this alot, wanting a heavy (or heavier) trigger for defensive guns. What is the rationale behind it? I'm not trying to instigate, just would like to know your reasoning.

Personally, as someone who has carried a gun personally and professionally for most of my life (not that it qualifies me as any sort of expert), I've always felt that if my finger is on the trigger, then someone is getting shot, regardless of trigger pull weight. Likewise, if something snags my trigger (say transition to secondary without putting safety on for some dumb reason), if it can pull my tigger at 2 to 3 lbs, it can likely do it at 4 to 5.

I was squeezing the trigger on the driver’s face of a car in Iraq on Election Day in 2009 when it screeched to a halt. We later determined it was an Iraqi policeman with his kids in the back seat. If I had had anything other than a mil-spec trigger I would’ve schwacked him and probably his kid behind him with M855.

That’s my single source, sample size of one experience that has led me to not go lighter than an SSA or MBT with the heavy spring. I have a splattering of mil-spec and NiB treated triggers as well. I have not noticed any degradation in either accuracy or speed with either offering- on a shot timer.