Makes no difference, just slap it back.

 

Hip said it best.

To add to the slap, since triggers are not unique to trap shotguns, here is what World Champion David Radulovich has to say about his triggers with regards to his recent move to a Perazzi HiTech.

To quote him: I do not specify trigger pull weight because I slap the trigger so I don't notice. link

Oh, he can shoot trap doubles reasonably well too. Link

... Browning Golds are notorious for heavy triggers...

Indeed they are. Eddie over at Angle Port has cleaned up all of mine.

 

IMO, the actual amount of pressure it takes to "pull" the trigger and make the hammer drop isn't nearly as important as having a trigger that has a clean, crisp pull with zero creep.

 

3 lbs. HMB

 

Very subjective topic but I would say 3lbs on the light side and 4 lbs on the heavier side is a good range to start at.

I've had at least 6 differant Perazzi pull triggers and that seems to be where they typically are for the first shot. 2nd shot can sometimes go over 4 lbs but it all depends on if someone has worked on them or not, the age of the trigger, if they've been maintained etc.

As Claypoppy said, the poundage is not as critical as is the crispness and consistency of the pull.

 

I think ever thing about a trigger is critical. I would go with a nice crisp pull of 3 1/2#.

 

Hi Ron.

All though I shoot a release trigger I have a TM-1 with a great pull rigger. It has zero creep and goes off at 2.5 lbs. I shoot it so well I had bought of going back to the pull trigger. I usually have it with me in Fl. You are welcome to try it.

Terry.

 

Thanks Terry:
I just bought a mx3 with a set of pull and a set of releases and thought I might try the pull triggers. It doesn't come close to my seitz gun. I had thought about shooting SCs with it, didn't know it shot the top barrel 1st.

 

Hi Ron

My triggers are 3.5 lbs. If you shoot sporting with gun down, I wouldn't worry about how many lb. trigger pull you have, you won't have time to think..
You can buy an adjustable trigger for that MX3 to shoot bottom first, but I wouldn't bother..

 

Two Dogs:
The top barrel is full and the bottom is open. No choke tubes, the top single has tubes.

Ron.

 

Target shotguns should have a trigger that is adjustable for weight of pull,
sear engagement and over travel. HMB

 

Some tend to overthink this game. This is not precision pistol or rifle shooting. Pull the trigger back and let er go. Simple as that. If you are thinking too much about trigger weight, you are cluttering your mind unnecessarily.

 

Absolutely! A gentleman I know in Dallas told me that he thot light triggers and the silly rifle-like trigger pulling was the cause of flinching. I have to agree. All that anal trigger pull silliness with shotguns is just a waste of time. trapshootin hippie has the correct answer - ignore all that business, get a RELIABLE trigger and slap it.

TabA/SlotB

 

I have mine at 3 1/4 lbs on the O/U and on the pump guns ? As long as they have no creep I am ok with that .

 

Hippie,
Your trigger mentality leads to flinching and ends with a release trigger. Precision
pistol and rifle shooters using good triggers do not seem to need release triggers like
the flinching shot gunners need. HMB

 

I must need a release trigger if that is the case. Overdue. I have been shooting whatever trigger was in the shotgun since about 1954 and never new I had a problem. How long before the problem develops?

 

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If you keep slapping the trigger, it will get mad at you. Then the problem
will develop. HMB

 

I've always been informed and tried to use a 3-4lb. range pull with minimum creep is preferred.

 

It should be less than the weight of the gun. If you can hold the gun by the trigger, with the barrel pointing down, and it doesn't click, it is too heavy. By the way, always try this with the gun empty. Browning Golds are notorious for heavy triggers, and are a good example of being able to do this.

 

3.5-4lb makes a good weight.

To light of trigger and a sloppy trigger are thought to be leading causes to premature usages of a release.

Kiner has studied this relevance amongst others I am sure.

Many of the responses you have already received along with future Iam sure will be stated show the typical mindset or lacking of knowledge/understanding pertaining to subject matter but yet they feel compelled to address subject inconsequential as it effects others.

If you keep slapping the trigger, it will get mad at you. Then the problem
will develop. HMB

That statement is yet again just not true.

Leo and I both were/are trigger slappers. Our Target attaintment far surpasses the norm for using pull triggers.

 

So sad, your not being able to appreciate a good crisp, consistent weight of pull trigger. HMB

 

So sad, your not being able to appreciate a good crisp, consistent weight of pull trigger. HMB

Nothing there to appreciate.

 

So sad, your not being able to appreciate a good crisp, consistent weight of pull trigger. HMB

And you presumed this how?

 

You said you were a trigger slapper, so I presumed you would not appreciate a crisp, consistent weight
of pull shotgun trigger. HMB

 

Why would a trigger slappers not appreciate a tuned trigger? That makes no sense!

 

The Perazzis I have (or had) all pull at about 4.5lbs from the factory. Crisp and consistent for sure but not light weight. Perazzi builds shotguns, not rifles. Shotguns are not rifles and do not need target rifle light triggers.

FWIW I have a SxS with triggers at about 6lbs. I don't even notice and all I shoot with it are clays. Trigger slappers don't care, they don't have to

 

When triggers are bad you slap them, when they are good you squeeze them. Makes sense to me. HMB

 

Makes no differerce, the target still breaks.

 

HMB;

Now you have added trigger control to your vast repertoire of shotgun knowledge. Where does all this advice come from? Why are you going to so much trouble to convince people. your's is the better way?

I few years ago I thought I was going to have to go to a release trigger. A many time all-american told me to first take my trigger pull weight from the 3 1/2# up to 6# and try it for awhile. The flinch went away and I've been there ever since. My point is, everyone is different. Just because the local expert tells you that you need to do something it isn't always the right move. Look for someone with the experience and knowledge needed to make a sound recommendation. pheasantmaster would be a good start.

Another trigger slapper supreme.

Ken