What is your trigger pull weight?

[Gunzilla]

With all the talk lately about triggers I thought I would ask people to post their trigger pull weight, for those of you that have trigger scales.

My scale is one of the manual tube style scales, not the most accurate scale in the world but it's good for a rough estimate.

After posting in Lagers thread about his trigger I sat down with my new 15-22 and did a number of pull tests, here are my results:

Test 1
With the arm of the scale at the half way point of the trigger I'm getting an average pull weight of about: 4.75 - 5lbs doing about 5 pull tests.

This is much lighter than I expected, especially since my older 15-22 was closer to 7lbs when it was new.

Test 2
With the arm of the scale 2/3rds of the way down the trigger the pull weight is about 4.25lbs.

On both tests I did notice a slight amount of 'creep' before the hammer fell.

Up until I did these tests I was seriously considering installing a JP trigger spring into the 15-22, it appears that if I do the JP trigger spring mod that it will go into my LMT instead. However, I will take my trigger group out and will use a honing stone and some oil to polish it to reduce any gritty feel, not that there is a lot of it. The trigger in my 15-22 is surprisingly good compared to the early models.....or maybe I just got a good one out of the box.

I'm very interested in seeing the results from others, so please participate in this poll if you have a trigger scale.....thank you in advance.

 

[Majorlk]

Trigger pull, should be measured, no matter which kind of scale you use, at the same point your trigger finger rests upon - normally in the middle of the curve of the trigger lever. I use a Lyman digital and do an average of 10 pulls to get a measurement.

Out of the box, the TP was a fraction under six pounds with considerable creep. After polishing and installing the JP yellow springs it was 4.8 lbs, still with creep. Installing the set screw against the rear of the trigger eliminated almost all the creep but did not change the TP.

Replacing the stock FCG with a single-stage adjustable Jard and Jard's 1.5 lb trigger spring gives me 2.2 lbs and no creep.

If you are going to mess with triggers, a GOOD trigger scale is a must, otherwise you are just guessing. The Lyman is only $55 and worth every penny.

 

[aguablanco]

Since I don't own a scale anymore, I looked up the specs on CMC's website and it is rated at 3.5#. Wouldn't want to go lighter for safety reasons. Now I am also curious and will get my friends scale and give it a try.
RichH

 

[Majorlk]

Since I don't own a scale anymore, I looked up the specs on CMC's website and it is rated at 3.5#.

Don't bet on that being accurate in a real installation.

Wouldn't want to go lighter for safety reasons.
RichH

There is nothing inherently unsafe with a light trigger pull; that's pretty much Hollywood "hair trigger" nonsense. With a properly adjusted trigger, trigger pull weights of even one pound are perfectly safe and will not accidentally release. All my rifles have TPs under three pounds except my National Match M1 and it has the required 4.5 pound trigger. My two match pistols have TPs of 18 and 14 OUNCES respectively and you can bang on them all you want and they will not accidentally fire. Compared to some Olympic match guns, those are heavy TPs.

 

[aguablanco]

I totally understand sub 1# triggers on full blown competition guns, I am just not a good enough shot to be able to benefit from them. The safety issue I brought up has nothing to do with dropping the gun and causing a discharge. It has more to do with with having the thought and intention to break the shot. Most people can't prep a sub 1# trigger, and I am one of them. All of my carry weapons have +-4# triggers, and that makes me happy. All of my rifles are around 3.5# and I consider that light enough to be able to break the shot without disturbing the sight picture and allow quick follow ups.
RichH

 

[Majorlk]

To each his own, of course.

FWIW, my three carry pistols are all in the 4 lb range, but my match guns are a different matter.

 

[photoracer]

I use an RCBS trigger gauge. My Geissele S3G are 2.5# w/stock springs, 1.25# with JP low power set. My RRAs I have not tested as yet. Both the AR and 15-22 have stock hammer springs and JP yellow trigger springs. Should be around 3.5#. I have moded the springs in most of my pistols that are not either 1911 or 2011s.

 

[Kayback]

Most people can't prep a sub 1# trigger, and I am one of them.

Prepping a trigger isn't a good idea, especially on a self defense weapon.

 

[aguablanco]

If I'm prepping my carry gun trigger, the next sound is BOOM!
RichH

 

[all357mag]

My MP15-22 trigger pull weight was great from the factory, as far as AR triggers go. It keeps getting better with use. I don't have a scale, but my finger tells me it's about 4-5lbs. It breaks like glass, no creep at all. Wouldn't consider wasting money on an aftermarket, or trigger job for this rifle. Good Job again S&W!