Softest SA trigger

abs · September 26, 2010, 04:01 PM

Today I had a rare opportunity to compare HK P30 with my Beretta PX4 and it seems Beretta trigger is much softer. I shot a few rounds in a hurry and now I'm not sure if that HK was SA/DA... Anyway, what are the opinions on which semi-auto has a softest SA trigger?

Thanks in advance.

Leejack · September 26, 2010, 04:12 PM

I'll put the popcorn in the microwave for this thread!

Just a question: when you say softest, does that mean the easiest to pull?

abs · September 26, 2010, 05:26 PM

Leejack,
Yes! "smoothest/lightest" pull, you get an idea.

HighValleyRanch · September 26, 2010, 05:32 PM

That would be my smith model 52.
Like butter and icicles.
Smmoooth 2 lb. crisp break.

rsxr22 · September 26, 2010, 05:33 PM

Get your hands on a 1911 that either has a worked over trigger or decent from the factory and you will never mention trigger pull on a PX4 or P30 again, especially being soft. I havent had much experience with the Beretta trigger, but the HK's are awful the whole way around, no matter of the variant. The DA/SA models have heavy DA, manageable but not smooth or light SA, and long reset's. The LEM's are more like 2 stage triggers and even the Light LEM model at 4.5 lbs is still not smooth because of the take up

Leejack · September 26, 2010, 05:37 PM

OK then.

A friend has an old BHP that was absolutely rediculous. All you had to do was look at the trigger and it fired.

I know I'll be in the minority as usual, but I didn't care for it at all. I don't know whether or not he monkied with it, but it was too light for my taste.

Most people on the internet equate "light trigger=great trigger". For me, that's only partially true.

varoadking · September 26, 2010, 05:48 PM

Quote:

The LEM's are more like 2 stage triggers and even the Light LEM model at 4.5 lbs is still not smooth because of the take up

There is no "staging" and virtually no take-up or reset in SA on the Combat Competition LEM trigger you refer to. I have this set-up on an HK45 and Elite. They are spectacular platforms.

raimius · September 26, 2010, 08:33 PM

Most single action only pistols are good, and a nice 1911 is hard to beat!

My vote goes to the 1911. Factory 4.5-5lbs generally. I've also shot tuned 1911s from 2-4lbs. I did manage to "tweak" a spring in the 2lb one, and that caused some issues...don't do that! As long as you don't accidentally monkey with them, they are great.

That said, I've shot a Sig 226 with a VERY nice SA trigger as well.

September 26, 2010, 04:01 PM	#1
abs Member Join Date: April 26, 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 88	Softest SA trigger Today I had a rare opportunity to compare HK P30 with my Beretta PX4 and it seems Beretta trigger is much softer. I shot a few rounds in a hurry and now I'm not sure if that HK was SA/DA... Anyway, what are the opinions on which semi-auto has a softest SA trigger? Thanks in advance.

September 26, 2010, 05:32 PM	#4
HighValleyRanch Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2005 Posts: 4,066	That would be my smith model 52. Like butter and icicles. Smmoooth 2 lb. crisp break. __________________ From the sweet grass to the slaughter house; From birth until death; We travel between these two eternities........from 'Broken Trail"

September 26, 2010, 04:12 PM	#2
Leejack Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: The Alamo! Posts: 2,056	I'll put the popcorn in the microwave for this thread! Just a question: when you say softest, does that mean the easiest to pull?

September 26, 2010, 05:26 PM	#3
abs Member Join Date: April 26, 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 88	Leejack, Yes! "smoothest/lightest" pull, you get an idea.

September 26, 2010, 05:33 PM	#5
rsxr22 Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2009 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 1,825	Get your hands on a 1911 that either has a worked over trigger or decent from the factory and you will never mention trigger pull on a PX4 or P30 again, especially being soft. I havent had much experience with the Beretta trigger, but the HK's are awful the whole way around, no matter of the variant. The DA/SA models have heavy DA, manageable but not smooth or light SA, and long reset's. The LEM's are more like 2 stage triggers and even the Light LEM model at 4.5 lbs is still not smooth because of the take up

September 26, 2010, 05:37 PM	#6
Leejack Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: The Alamo! Posts: 2,056	OK then. A friend has an old BHP that was absolutely rediculous. All you had to do was look at the trigger and it fired. I know I'll be in the minority as usual, but I didn't care for it at all. I don't know whether or not he monkied with it, but it was too light for my taste. Most people on the internet equate "light trigger=great trigger". For me, that's only partially true.

September 26, 2010, 08:33 PM	#8
raimius Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2008 Posts: 2,199	Most single action only pistols are good, and a nice 1911 is hard to beat! My vote goes to the 1911. Factory 4.5-5lbs generally. I've also shot tuned 1911s from 2-4lbs. I did manage to "tweak" a spring in the 2lb one, and that caused some issues...don't do that! As long as you don't accidentally monkey with them, they are great. That said, I've shot a Sig 226 with a VERY nice SA trigger as well.