Pistols and their triggers

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Ok I have owned two handguns. The first was a CZ75 in 9mm. Everyone said how great these were for a starter but I found it hard to shoot and the trigger seemed.....hmmmm "jerky" I guess is the word ??

I then bought a S&W revolver, Model 19 I think and found the trigger better.

Now I am thinking I will buy a pistol again in 9mm but after the CZ75 ( and being still a rookie when it come to handguns) I want a pistol that has a smooth trigger.

So my question is what is the difference between a SIG or M&P trigger and one like the kinds on a Springfield Operator or similar ??

What make of pistol gives you the best trigger for your buck ??

I think that is may be worth the bucks to buy a pistol with a good trigger.
 
You'll go nutz looking for a trigger job with a pistol attached to it. Far easier to get a gun that you like the feel of and then get a trigger job done to it by a smith that speciallizes in that particular brand or type. It's either that or pony up the big bucks for a match grade IPSC style pistol that comes with a complementary trigger job for your $1500 and up payment.


The old CZ you had could have been upgraded to a super sweet trigger for around $100 to $150 in parts and labour.

I've also got a Model 19 that I recently put a Wolff spring kit into. The double action pull still needs a bit of work but the single action trigger is hellishly light and superb for feel. There is NO noticable trigger movement. Just an increase in pressure and then BANG! Amazing... The Double action improvement will come from an even lighter trigger block spring and some polishing where the block travels in the frame.
 
jacky said:
Ok I have owned two handguns. The first was a CZ75 in 9mm. Everyone said how great these were for a starter but I found it hard to shoot and the trigger seemed.....hmmmm "jerky" I guess is the word ??

I then bought a S&W revolver, Model 19 I think and found the trigger better.

Now I am thinking I will buy a pistol again in 9mm but after the CZ75 ( and being still a rookie when it come to handguns) I want a pistol that has a smooth trigger.

So my question is what is the difference between a SIG or M&P trigger and one like the kinds on a Springfield Operator or similar ??

What make of pistol gives you the best trigger for your buck ??

I think that is may be worth the bucks to buy a pistol with a good trigger.
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Most of the stock gun has a heavier trigger and that is why people paid for a trigger job. If you are looking for lite and smooth trigger right out of the box, you may consider a high end 1911 or send your CZ to do a trigger.

Trigun
 
Generally speaking a single action pistol will have a better trigger than a double/single (TDA) or DAO. See if someone will let you shoot their 1911, generally pulls are 3.5-5 pounds and clean and crisp. I agree with BCRider but generally speaking the 1911 is king when it comes to trigger time. If you decide to buy a 1911 (which is a pretty safe bet) I can recommend Gunnar at Armco, the trigger on my Norc is close to perfect and he makes sure all the guns he sells are safe, reliable and smooth.
 
I think you'll still want to be prepared to have the trigger worked on..... just in case. A lot depends on what you feel is the right sort of trigger action. If you're expecting a mouse button like click right out of the box you're in for lots of dissapointment. A trigger job can approach that sort of feel but it'll be a rare gun that comes out of the box like that or anywhere near it other than a full blown IPSC or similar match grade custom.
 
There is also another fix for the CZ triggers besides working on the hammer. CZ also offers a competition hammer to replace the standard one. Some gunsmithing may be required to fit it.

Because it's a factory part, it is IPSC Production Division legal.
 
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