The Flat Trigger: Where'd that come from?

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I've noticed recently there's a trend towards these triggers. They seem counter-intuitive to me. Doesn't the finger slide down the trigger on the pull? Shouldn't there be as much surface area contact on the trigger as possible? And wouldn't the lack of contact affect sensing trigger break. It just sounds like something for ease of use rather than something to improve shooting. I haven't read any articles on this or anything so please educate me. I hope it's not just some more yuppie anti-establishment pimp out BS.
 
It's an ingenious solution to a non-existent problem. People have been executing proper trigger control on curved surface triggers for decades.

But having said that - it strikes me that a flat trigger may allow for a straight push back on a highly sensitive trigger, as on a precision air rifle or target rifle.
 
As I understand it, it's a means of eliminating the pre-travel from of a dbl action trigger. AKA 1911 style trigger.

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If you look at original mid/late 1700's US made flintlocks you will notice that a flat trigger was the "norm". So not a new invention by any means...
 
If you look at original mid/late 1700's US made flintlocks you will notice that a flat trigger was the "norm". So not a new invention by any means...

I'm thinking that was a manufacturing limitation or a manufacturing short cut.

M
 
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I personally find that the flat trigger feels much better for my big hands - the slightly further forward position seems more natural somehow

I also like the look of the flat trigger better but its the practical aspect that I like most
 
Since I started this I've been researching this more and I can't find anything from any firearms writers, just blog entries. Now I'm even more skeptical about these. Looks like another aftermarket up sell.
 
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