Flat trigger vs. curved trigger

[gdbleb]

I don't have a flat trigger so this is a "newbie" question. What is the attraction / perceived benefits of a flat trigger? And what is the purpose of the nub at the bottom of a flat trigger? I'm a target shooter - XTC BTW.

Many thanks

 

[Walt Krafft]

The flat gives you more options about where your finger goes on the trigger. The bottom nub lets you feel where the bottom is. I prefer flat to slightly curved. The ones i have tried with a lot of curve got sold.

 

[people]

geissele trigger claims there is less force to work their straight triggers. I have both and I can not tell the difference. Maybe there is some science behind it but I just cannot tell the difference in like triggers straight vs curved. To me it is like single vs second stage triggers. I really like the second stage triggers. Others hate them.

The sad thing about firearms is you will not know what you like until you try them.

It is said shooting is mostly mental. Find what makes your brain happy and you will shoot better.

 

[Delfuego]

I think it's a feel thing. Go with whatever feels better to you. I prefer straight 2-stage triggers with or without the nub.

 

[Big Mc]

I don't have a flat trigger so this is a "newbie" question. What is the attraction / perceived benefits of a flat trigger? And what is the purpose of the nub at the bottom of a flat trigger? I'm a target shooter - XTC BTW.

Many thanks

It comes down to what gives you a warm and fuzzy feeling. Just my two cents Tommy Mc

 

[V509]

If the trigger pull weight is quite low I prefer a flat trigger just for the feel

 

[spclark]

I prefer straight over curved but I'll learn to use a curved if it's the only shape available in the trigger assembly that works best for me. To my thinking it has to do with contact area: curved has more 'skin' on the trigger, I get less 'feedback' about pressure owing to the greater amount of trigger finger in contact with a curved shoe.

With a straight one by contrast, there's very little of my finger actually in contact with it. I come away feeling that I have a better idea of the increase in force I'm putting on it as I pull through.

 

[foxguy]

I prefer straight over curved but I'll learn to use a curved if it's the only shape available in the trigger assembly that works best for me. To my thinking it has to do with contact area: curved has more 'skin' on the trigger, I get less 'feedback' about pressure owing to the greater amount of trigger finger in contact with a curved shoe.

With a straight one by contrast, there's very little of my finger actually in contact with it. I come away feeling that I have a better idea of the increase in force I'm putting on it as I pull through.

How much trigger pull weight are you usually pulling

 

[spclark]

How much trigger pull weight are you usually pulling

Spacegun’s a Geissele NM (one of batch #1) set to break at 1-3/4 lbs.

My Palma rifles use Chombart’s design triggers, all will lift & hold weight to meet ICFRA rule of .5 kg or 1.1 lb. Only one, a CG ‘Extreme’ will accept a straight shoe.

 

[Likes416cal]

I don't have a flat trigger so this is a "newbie" question. What is the attraction / perceived benefits of a flat trigger? And what is the purpose of the nub at the bottom of a flat trigger? I'm a target shooter - XTC BTW.

Many thanks

A trigger is a lever that performs a job, you know what the old saying is about levers? A big enough one and you could move the earth. A flat trigger will let you position your finger were you want it not so much with a curved one, the only disadvantage I can see to a flat one would be if you are shooting match you want to repeat every body movement the same as the first one so it could take a little more time to get used to. I 've used curved triggers all my life and just recently started using flat ones and I do like them better but that's just my opinion. Good luck.

 

[coldboreshot]

I have used different trigger shoe shapes (where applicable) to fine tune finger position. Doesn't change the performance of the trigger, just the performance of the finger pulling it. 12oz on a flat shoe is 12oz on a curved shoe. I like some trigger mfg's who incorporate a fully adjustable platform, finger LOP and interchangeable shoes to custom tailor. I use many Jewel triggers with my competition rifles which seem to utilize only one style of shoe but then again, the stocks are custom fitted to my right hand and the placement of the trigger to the grip is established. My 2 coins.

 

[Sandstorm]

Im good with a Jewel at just under 4oz and there all a Curved shoe variety. Dont think I have a straight shoe trigger's on any of my guns.

 

[Chocdawg]

Assuming the firing mechanism is the same, kinematics of a straight vice curved trigger have no difference. They are levers pure and simple. From a machine perspective it’s a line from a center of rotation to a defined endpoint. Add the monkey behind the trigger, and the monkey will their happy spot.

 

[Hohn]

I never fired a straight trigger until I got my rifle with the Geissele SD3G.

Now I far prefer them.

 

[1shot]

I like the straight shoe for most of the reasons already stated. All my match triggers are two stage and I like the feedback and control I get from a straight shoe.
I hope this helps,

Lloyd

 

[kvd]

If you have small hands, the curved trigger allows a little less reach to get the meat of the first joint of the trigger finger squarely on the trigger. I've never shot a straight trigger but may try one someday. I think my Bix'n Andy triggers have replaceable trigger shoes.

 

[Drop Port]

It's all personal preference about feel and finger position. On conventional hunting rifles I mainly use curved, on a vertical grip Macmillan (pistol grip) my finger came in low on the curved trigger and felt like poo poo the straight was perfect feel.

On any trigger, especially low weight I want perfect natural trigger / finger alignment. For me trigger position is all part of stock fitting.

 

[Sniper338]

I have all jewell triggers, only one flat trigger on my KIDD 22lr.

If jewell made a flat trigger Id go with it. For me its less purchase on the gun to reduce accidental movement from squeezing the trigger. I feel I get better trigger pull with flat.

 

[spclark]

You can fill a curved trigger shoe with epoxy (JB ‘steel’ f’instance) then file it down leaving a flat, wide finger-hold if your trigger’s fitted with a curved shoe that can’t be changed.