1 or 2 Stage Trigger Poll

[buckshotshoey]

I fell in love with the 2 stage trigger since using the one on a Rock River Arms National Match.
I have often wondered why more sporter rifles dont come with one. I would like to have one in my Savage bolt gun, my lever gun, my slug gun, and even my muzzle loader. I now feel that single stage triggers belong in shot guns, not rifles.

If you had the option, would you replace your single with a two stage? And why?

[Hickory]

Missed it.

[buckshotshoey]

Missed it.

OK. Figured it out.

[Butchman205]

I can shoot a two stage trigger great...if I don't shoot with a single stage prior on the same day. That being said...I can shoot with a two stage, then swap to a single stage with no probs.

Therefore I prefer a single stage on all of my rifles, except for my FNAR .308.


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[Texas by God]

For me I'm fine with double stage on ARs and such. But on my bolt actions I want a single stage from 1-1/2 to 4 lbs. Not a fan of glock triggers on rifles lol. I know an accutrigger is not a two stage per se but they annoy me. My opinion only. Best, Thomas.

[country gent]

I have shot 2 stage triggers for many years in NRA High power rifle matches both service rifle and match rifle. I like being able to "pre load" the trigger with about half the trigger pull easily and add the last little when everythings just right. All my ARs M1As garands and even the model 70 match rifle are set up with 2 stage triggers. ( mostly Jewels) This is more personal prefrence than anything else, its what works for you.

[runfiverun]

MEH?! shrug.
a good trigger is a good trigger.

[dverna]

A good trigger is a good trigger. I like a single stage but would nor spend the money to replace good double stage.

Don Verna

[M-Tecs]

For long range rifles two stage is my preference for both match rifles and service rifles. My two stage match rifles are 8 ounces and 8 ounces. On handguns single stage. One AR's for speed events single stage.

[Scharfschuetze]

I'm a double stage trigger fan from my days with the M14 and M21. I also enjoy the type on Springfield, Mauser and Arisaka bolt action rifles. While I've used numerous rifles with single stage triggers, I'm just more comfortable with the double stage triggers.

Given my preference, I upgraded my two AR 15 match rifles (National Match and action shooting) with double stage triggers. A properly tuned double stage trigger in a National Match M14 or M1A will use up a pound and a half or so for the first stage, which reduces the final let off in the second stage, yet still make the required pull weight under both CMP and NRA rules. With proper trigger control, you can use a double stage trigger just like a single stage trigger after the first shot of a rapid fire string or when clearing targets while speed shooting.

I also think that they are safer in cold weather when your fingers are numb or when you have gloves.

I guess this is probably a bit off topic, but I also shoot all of my S&W and Colt revolvers double action, even at extended ranges. That is unless I'm shooting single handed bullseye (NRA-CMP) type shooting.

I din't vote because the way the question is worded, either answer can support either option other than the "Doesn't Matter" option. Drop the "1 or" in the question and then it will be a valid question.

[dkf]

All depends on what I am doing with the rifle. For a bench tackdriver then I'll take a 2 stage with a light pull. For an AR I'll use for self defense I'll take a single stage with around a 5.5lb pull.

[buckshotshoey]

I'm a double stage trigger fan from my days with the M14 and M21. I also enjoy the type on Springfield, Mauser and Arisaka bolt action rifles. While I've used numerous rifles with single stage triggers, I'm just more comfortable with the double stage triggers.

Given my preference, I upgraded my two AR 15 match rifles (National Match and action shooting) with double stage triggers. A properly tuned double stage trigger in a National Match M14 or M1A will use up a pound and a half or so for the first stage, which reduces the final let off in the second stage, yet still make the required pull weight under both CMP and NRA rules. With proper trigger control, you can use a double stage trigger just like a single stage trigger after the first shot of a rapid fire string or when clearing targets while speed shooting.

I also think that they are safer in cold weather when your fingers are numb or when you have gloves.

I guess this is probably a bit off topic, but I also shoot all of my S&W and Colt revolvers double action, even at extended ranges. That is unless I'm shooting single handed bullseye (NRA-CMP) type shooting.

I din't vote because the way the question is worded, either answer can support either option other than the "Doesn't Matter" option. Drop the "1 or" in the question and then it will be a valid question.

All good points. And i think we can use the "maybe" for "doesn't matter". I should have worded it that way.

[6bg6ga]

One stage for me around 3lbs is fine.

[castalott]

Having cut my teeth on Mausers back in the day.... I like a good 2 stage trigger!

[Mk42gunner]

I agree with "A good trigger is a good trigger."

With that said, I do prefer a two stage trigger.

Robert

[Yodogsandman]

Single stage for me. I've never shot a 2 stage that I didn't hate. Why adjust for over travel, creep and pull, then ruining it with 2 stages. It is safer for servicemen to use, I guess.

[tbx-4]

I'm a double stage trigger fan from my days with the M14 and M21. I also enjoy the type on Springfield, Mauser and Arisaka bolt action rifles.

With proper trigger control, you can use a double stage trigger just like a single stage trigger after the first shot of a rapid fire string or when clearing targets while speed shooting.

I also think that they are safer in cold weather when your fingers are numb or when you have gloves.

I din't vote because the way the question is worded,...

My experience totally agrees with these statements. Cut my teeth on Lee Enfields, prefer old battle rifles to hunting rifles... even for hunting.

[HABCAN]

Love 'em BOTH. "A good trigger is a Good Trigger."

[samari46]

Timney sells a two stage trigger for the Rem 700. Check out their website. I shoot a lot of mil surps and have come to prefer a good two stage trigger. Frank

[sharps4590]

Neither. Over the last 40+ years I've come to prefer either double or single set triggers with double set having a slight preference.