Trigger pull

[twistedpairs]

I remember reading a while back that people with a ccw permit should think twice about reducing the weight of their trigger pull. For example the Glock has a trigger kit that takes the factory trigger pull, about 3.5-4 pounds) and reduces it to anywhere from 1.5-2.5 pounds depending on the kit.
In this article, the author suggested that anyone who reduced the weight of their trigger, was opening themselves up for a lawsuit as this shows "intent to fire" with a reduced trigger pull.
Any opinions out there?

[SGB]

"intent to fire"? Dang straight it was my intent to fire at the dirt bag that was shooting at me ..... the weight of the trigger pull has nothing to do with any imagined evil intent as long as the firearm is being carried and utilized lawfully.

However a trigger that lite could well lead to a negligent discharge and having purposely reduced a carry guns trigger from an OEM accepted industry standard for self defense use to the standard for target use one would definitely be opening themselves up for negligence in that aspect in my opinion.

[Firefighterchen]

This video is pretty good. But to address your exact question refer to 11:15 of the video. He sums it up pretty well.

Glock Skimmer Trigger

While I do not have a trigger enhancment on my primary carry right now, my ideal carry pistol does...i just need to save up the money.

[Glock Fan]

I'd be more concerned about ND issues than with a justified shooting. Anytime you mess with the factory settings, you run the risk of causing problems.

Practice with the stock trigger and you should do fine. Keep in mind that many LE agencies actually INCREASE the trigger pull as part of their department policy.

[FN1910]

I'd be more concerned about ND issues than with a justified shooting. Anytime you mess with the factory settings, you run the risk of causing problems.

Practice with the stock trigger and you should do fine. Keep in mind that many LE agencies actually INCREASE the trigger pull as part of their department policy.

Amen, lowering the trigger pull on a Glock to 1.5 pounds is crazy in my opinion for a carry weapon. It may be fine for a competition gun but that trigger safety is not adequate by itself. It doesn't take a lot to trip that safety when it gets caught in clothing or similar and to have a "hair trigger" like that is not a good idea.

[Phillip Gain]

I concur. A carry pistol should have a trigger pull no less than 4 lbs, for the sake of avoiding a negligent discharge.

If you shoot in a clear-cut case of self-defense, you will likely not be charged with anything nor have to appear in court.

If your scenario isn't clear cut, and if you are prosecuted - then YES, the prosecutor will probably use all sorts of things to "stick it to you." Trigger weight, ammunition type, magazine capacity, shot placement, appearance of your firearm, your own appearance - ANY of this can be used by a zealous prosecutor.

What helps you on the street, can be harmful in court. It's a reality.

[ti02]

I reduced the trigger pull on my xd9sc with a sear spring and trigger spring from xdguys.com. No problems at all. Just put a few hundred rounds through it today and also a g27, g22, xd9 full size, and bersa thunder 9.... And an mp5... Which was by far the most fun but for carry purposes my xd9sc with lightened trigger was the most accurate, controllable, and comfortable. In my opinion it was the best carry weapon of those mentioned and the trigger pull was great, about 3.5 lbs.... And I just asked my father in law who is a an Leo and he says that lightened triggers are no problem from a legal standpoint. I think it's a matter of preference and $. If you like it and have the cash go for it.

As for something that's admissible in court, don't worry about it. If you carry a desert eagle or a .22. Self defense is self defense regardless of the caliber used, trigger weight, or the violet boa around you neck and your Gucci belt.

[Deserteagle]

For example the Glock has a trigger kit that takes the factory trigger pull, about 3.5-4 pounds) and reduces it to anywhere from 1.5-2.5 pounds depending on the kit.

Glock pistols all have a standard trigger pull of 5.5 pounds from the factory. And with a gun that doesnt have an external safety, I wouldnt want anything lighter. Just my opinion and correction :)

[ironmike86]

I'd be more concerned about ND issues than with a justified shooting. Anytime you mess with the factory settings, you run the risk of causing problems.

Practice with the stock trigger and you should do fine. Keep in mind that many LE agencies actually INCREASE the trigger pull as part of their department policy.

True. But my cousins gun is a modified Model # dunno. But it's sweet. Its a single /double . First pull is 9# = safety then the rest is 3.5. He can cock it to be a 3.5 at all times but AD is a problem. he agrees the NY trigger is bad and they are getting rid of it in alot of area because of the bad shots.

[ironmike86]

I reduced the trigger pull on my xd9sc with a sear spring and trigger spring from xdguys.com. No problems at all. Just put a few hundred rounds through it today and also a g27, g22, xd9 full size, and bersa thunder 9.... And an mp5... Which was by far the most fun but for carry purposes my xd9sc with lightened trigger was the most accurate, controllable, and comfortable. In my opinion it was the best carry weapon of those mentioned and the trigger pull was great, about 3.5 lbs.... And I just asked my father in law who is a an Leo and he says that lightened triggers are no problem from a legal standpoint. I think it's a matter of preference and $. If you like it and have the cash go for it.

As for something that's admissible in court, don't worry about it. If you carry a desert eagle or a .22. Self defense is self defense regardless of the caliber used, trigger weight, or the violet boa around you neck and your Gucci belt.

I agree but with XD you have a grip safety so I would feel safer. A Glock i would rather have the 5.5 JMO