Left handed shooter needs Trap gun.

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Howdy folks,
I've got a pal that wants to move up in the gun he's shooting (90-97 out of 100 average) to a dedicated trap gun, probably a combination gun, left handed and as he has the odd flinch, he's thinking of release triggers. Anybody got anything that he might be interested in? $1000 to $2500 range.

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Pat
 
there is a bt99 on ee for $1100 cheers . enjoy 90-97 s . new gun the wheels might fall off . been there done that a few times . try lots of guns . big thing is get 1 that fits . it also fits different in winter than summer . get 1 with different lenght of pulls , comb that is adjustable , and adjustable pad . then breakem all
 
There should be some good used Citori combos out there in that price range, maybe a Beretta. Sounds like pretty good scores, but the flinch doesn't sound good.
Shooting a release trigger is a new ball game though. Broken targets on the line are a treat, doubles wouldn't be real fun either. I've been to many shoots where someone is using a release, every once in awhile you hear a shotgun go off, and then allot of silence, then back to normal. Try lighter loads, maybe he can overcome it.
 
All flinches are not cured by release triggers. Many people have visual issues, which will also cause a flinch. Left hand wood is readily available for Berettas in the US.
 
hogiron said:
Shooting a release trigger is a new ball game though. Broken targets on the line are a treat, doubles wouldn't be real fun either. I've been to many shoots where someone is using a release, every once in awhile you hear a shotgun go off, and then allot of silence, then back to normal. Try lighter loads, maybe he can overcome it.
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For those intent on learning to use a release, doubles does not pose much of a problem. I have seen release pull as well as release release used. The biggest problem that I think could happen would be someone picking up the release gun by accident because their gun is the same make and model. Release trigger guns are required to be marked and better still the owner of such a gun should not leave his gun un attended. Not sure how a shotgun going off on the line would cause any attention? Release triggers will not cure a flinch caused by loosing sight of the target or a brain fart.
 
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For those intent on learning to use a release, doubles does not pose much of a problem. I have seen release pull as well as release release used. The biggest problem that I think could happen would be someone picking up the release gun by accident because their gun is the same make and model. Release trigger guns are required to be marked and better still the owner of such a gun should not leave his gun un attended. Not sure how a shotgun going off on the line would cause any attention? Release triggers will not cure a flinch caused by loosing sight of the target or a brain fart.
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Hey CR good to see you back. A sight flinch is one of the hardest things to cure. And a release trigger probably won't do it.
 
white cane may work lol . i flinch the odd time . some times gun not held in tight and sight being the other . release triggers are too have R sticker on bottom of stock . visable when in a rack
 
Lots of opinions as to flinching and release triggers.... "Real Facts" about release triggers, at least in my case...flinching got me to 22yds Hdcp.. Release trigger got me to 27 yds.Hdcp, and, I am still there. and the flinch "does not happen". If you miss a bird due to a flinch, that is long past a slight flinch.
 
Covey Ridge said:
For those intent on learning to use a release, doubles does not pose much of a problem. I have seen release pull as well as release release used. The biggest problem that I think could happen would be someone picking up the release gun by accident because their gun is the same make and model. Release trigger guns are required to be marked and better still the owner of such a gun should not leave his gun un attended. Not sure how a shotgun going off on the line would cause any attention? Release triggers will not cure a flinch caused by loosing sight of the target or a brain fart.
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I guess your right, with the shots on the firing line, I was basically referring to when a broken target comes out and the shooter holds up, he usually asks if it's ok to release his trigger so he can start again. The shot is somewhat out of sequence without a target being called, that's all. It's not a big deal.
 
hogiron said:
I guess your right, with the shots on the firing line, I was basically referring to when a broken target comes out and the shooter holds up, he usually asks if it's ok to release his trigger so he can start again. The shot is somewhat out of sequence without a target being called, that's all. It's not a big deal.
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Most of the shooters that I shoot with who use a release trigger do not shoot the broken target. They simply break or open the gun while holding the trigger, release the trigger, close the action, mount gun a set trigger again and call again for their target. No need to blow a shot in the air.;) If shooter needed to blow one in the air, well that would freak me:eek:
 
The only problem that I have seen more than once was in the days when every rack had more than a few model 12s or BT-99s. Some poor dude would blow one into the back of the trap house. After the shot we usually heard something other than silence! "HOLY S**T, I GOT SOMONE's F***IN PULL TRIGGER":eek::mad:
 
Covey Ridge said:
The only problem that I have seen more than once was in the days when every rack had more than a few model 12s or BT-99s. Some poor dude would blow one into the back of the trap house. After the shot we usually heard something other than silence! "HOLY S**T, I GOT SOMONE's F***IN PULL TRIGGER":eek::mad:
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No kidding, that's sounds about right. The only guy I remember with a release, did in fact shoot a Model 12. I can't say as I remember him ever opening his action, just shootin one in the air.
Hey, would you have to reset the trigger if you opened it up without firing it?
 
hogiron said:
No kidding, that's sounds about right. The only guy I remember with a release, did in fact shoot a Model 12. I can't say as I remember him ever opening his action, just shootin one in the air.
Hey, would you have to reset the trigger if you opened it up without firing it?
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I am not sure if I understand your question exactly? Once the trigger is pulled it is set to fire upon release. Once pulled and there is a decision not to fire, the trigger is held back and the gun pointed in a safe direction. With the trigger being held back the action is opened and live shell ejected. From there the firearm can be reloaded and the trigger set by pulling the trigger. The shooter is or should always be in controll of the discharge. No need to blow one into the clouds.
 
Benelli's are quite nice ... especially as they cater to lefty's ... I have a montefeltro that i swear by for trap... plus it'll be right in your buddy's price range... A beretta o/o would be nice as well depending on what his preferences are toward a trapgun...
 
Covey Ridge said:
I am not sure if I understand your question exactly? Once the trigger is pulled it is set to fire upon release. Once pulled and there is a decision not to fire, the trigger is held back and the gun pointed in a safe direction. With the trigger being held back the action is opened and live shell ejected. From there the firearm can be reloaded and the trigger set by pulling the trigger. The shooter is or should always be in controll of the discharge. No need to blow one into the clouds.
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That was it, thanks.
I thought at first that if you released the trigger after opening up the action and the firearm unloaded, it would be like a dry fire.
 
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