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10/15/2009 5:32:53 AM EDT
Hello
I'm just curious at what trigger pull weight most like to have their carry piece set at?

I carry 1911's and have all mine set at about 3.5 LBS.

I just needed to add one thing I changed a couple of glocks to 3.5 lbs also and they still feel much heavier than the 1911's.
10/15/2009 6:22:22 AM EDT
[#1]
I carry a stock G26.  So around 5-6lbs.
10/15/2009 8:05:31 AM EDT
[#2]
For most standard striker fired or SA guns people are running they're at 4.5-6.5 pounds. Under 4 pounds it starts getting too light for some people. 3.5 pound 1911 is gonna feel different that the glock just due to design. Also, the 1911 may be a 3.2 while the glock is 3.7, the only way to find out would be to use a trigger pull gauge.



Revolvers are another story.
10/15/2009 7:35:00 PM EDT
[#3]
Depends on the type of pistol, and whether it has an external safety.

I like about 4.5 lbs on a 1911.

I like about 7.5 lbs on my Glocks.
10/16/2009 4:05:11 AM EDT
[#4]
Quoted:
Hello
I'm just curious at what trigger pull weight most like to have their carry piece set at?

I carry 1911's and have all mine set at about 3.5 LBS.

I just needed to add one thing I changed a couple of glocks to 3.5 lbs also and they still feel much heavier than the 1911's.


A 3.5# trigger on a striker fired handgun with a hinged trigger is not going to feel anything like a 3.5# trigger on a handgun with a straight trigger travel.

For a defensive firearm, 4 pounds is about as low as I would ever want to go. Under stress that 4 pound trigger is going to feel like a 2 pound trigger. With much lower than a 4 pounder it's entirely possible to pull the trigger under extreme stress without even realizing it as a startle response. No thank you, please.

A stock Glock trigger is about as low as I would want to go as far as weight.
11/3/2009 4:30:34 PM EDT
[#5]
Stock/ factory trigger weight for carry.
11/3/2009 5:00:28 PM EDT
[#6]
Quoted:
Stock/ factory trigger weight for carry.


+1
11/4/2009 3:27:33 AM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Stock/ factory trigger weight for carry.


+1


+2

Not to mention the prosecutor trying to pin you with an accidental/negligent discharge with a hair trigger so that the BG's family can sue for your home insurance policy.

Stock or manufacturer's recommended weight.
11/6/2009 9:46:45 PM EDT
[#8]
My carry 1911s are set to 4lbs any lighter is too light for me.
11/7/2009 8:50:16 AM EDT
[#9]
my USP Tactical 45 sa pull is 4.5lbs, and I love it.
the da is about 11 lbs.