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Originally Posted by Practical
How does the trigger compare to a revolver's trigger which are often 12 lbs.
Why does a heavy trigger on a revolver make sense but we can't handle it on a polymer gun?
Is it the weight or trigger quality?
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IMO a heavy trigger never makes sense as it interferes with accuracy and speed—two requirements for self defense shooting.
Lawyers and bureaucrats believe a gun with a heavier (10-12#) trigger is safer because it is harder to fire a shot accidentally. That is absolutely true, but it is also harder to shoot fast and accurately which is what you need in a SD situation.
Many “Traditional” Double Action (first trigger pull) and Single Action (all subsequent pulls) semi-autos attempt to take advantage of the safety of the first heavy trigger pull. Many DA/SA semi-autos have these heavy triggers. Very few independent, trained and competent shooters will keep a 10+ pound trigger pull on any gun they own. Only when mandated by employers.
There are semi-autos with Double Action Only (DAO) trigger actions that have heavier 6-8# pound and longer trigger pulls than the standard striker fired or SA semi-autos. Most tuned revolver DA’s come in around 5.5-6.5# but they are smooth and easy to learn to use. Kahrs are DA semi-autos with smooth 6# triggers, as is the Beretta PX4 Constant Action (partially cocked DA).
Trigger systems are mechanical linkages that can be adjusted and tuned to the user’s abilities and needs. It costs extra over a factory gun, but that is the price of getting the best equipment for your uses. If that turns a $450 gun into a $600 gun, it’s worth it to me.