HK LEM Trigger.. How does it shoot?

[NapaPlinker]

Looking on YouTube the installation looks horrendous, do-able but horrendous!

[awiner]

Looking on YouTube the installation looks horrendous, do-able but horrendous!

[CJJohn]

I have a P2K with the light LEM........
It's my favorite. It takes a little getting used to, but once you do it's amazing......
IMHO.
If you were closer, or ever get this way I would / will let you shoot it.

[Rivers]

What I'm saying is effectively taking exception to your use of "worse" in describing the LEM trigger system. It isn't "worse" - more like "different" from what many shooters would expect. Once the shooter gets used to that difference, the light LEM trigger is easy to shoot consistently well.

Yes, a long trigger pull. No, not an exceptionally long reset. Overall an extremely well thought out trigger system that compares favorably with every other tactical firing system available.

[Romeo_alpha01]

Looking on YouTube the installation looks horrendous, do-able but horrendous!

[NapaPlinker]

Cool. Thank you.

I have dabbled in "gun-smithing" and have never really been stumped.

I figured instead of buying a new gun. I could make the ones I have a little better!

[IVC]

LEM trigger is a long(ish) DA-only conversion. If you shoot only for groups and without movement, different triggers will not change your performance much. You can always stack any trigger no matter how heavy or crappy it is and emulate the SA mode.

Where it becomes interesting is if you do any shooting from holster, with splits and transitions (e.g., USPSA or action-type drills). In that type of shooting you have to learn how to shoot a proper DA-only gun. That's the best test of whether you do or do not like LEM.

Shooting LEM is similar to shooting revolvers in this respect - the pull must be directly through the full range of motion and the trigger moves at all times (you are not looking for or riding the reset).

[RustyIron]

All my HK's are LEM. To me, a long, light trigger pull with a reasonable reset is the epitome of excellence for a carry gun. If you can shoot a DA well, you'll shoot even better with an LEM.

[TrailerparkTrash]

6+ pounds, ridiculously long pull, ridiculously long reset.

I guess I’m in the minority on this topic too. I fricking HATE the LEM trigger. But I’m mandated to have that soley for my P2000sk, per my employer. When I retire, I’m converting it back to the traditional SA/DA mode. I’m not allowed to modify the LEM with any aftermarket parts or “fixes” either if I desire to carry it off duty.

Because I hate the LEM trigger so much, I mothballed the gun and made it into another “safe queen.” Ive since switched to a Glock 26 and/or Glock 43. I like the shorter take-up, break and resent much better on the Glocks and as an added bonus, the 26 is a tad smaller than the P2000sk. But that’s just me.

[JohnnieBoy]

All my HK's are LEM. To me, a long, light trigger pull with a reasonable reset is the epitome of excellence for a carry gun. If you can shoot a DA well, you'll shoot even better with an LEM.

Couldn't have put it any better than this ^ 100% in agreement.

I owned a 45c for years before I finally decided to convert it to v7 (light) lem. I only wish I hadn't waited so long. I had bought a p2sk new for edc in v3 (da/sa) before I did the 45c conversion. Sold it and bought the same gun in v2 (heavy) lem and converted it to V1 (light) lem. Although the P2k da/sa v3 is capable of being converted, HK doesn't condone it. This isn't the main reason for me not doing it, I just didn't want to deal with the decocker gap. Call me particular. Easy enough to sell the v3 here and buy a new one with lem.

I just picked up a ppt nib USPc last week. Waiting for lem kits to come back into stock so I can convert it as well. I'm looking forward to doing the conversion so all 3 guns are light lem.

Excellent trigger, imo. HK has really hit the mark with their "modular" pistols. The conversions are really straight forward and not difficult to install. Various configurations are available on each model of pistol, depending on whether you are right or left handed and whatever your personal preference(s) may be.

Borrowed this from a forum member on HKPro, he easily sums it up pretty well...
"I swear HK would have tons of people interested in the LEM if it was just explained right. Too many people out there call it a DAO which is wrong. Its a DA length pull with SA weight. Imagine a glock with a little more pre-travel and a better trigger - done. Oh and by the way, the pre travel is so much smoother than a glock or any other SF pistol."

[cjc16]

Had it in a p2000, I never liked it.

[Aeneas]

I wish that I could convert all of my DA/SA guns to an LEM trigger.

[RustyIron]

I wish that I could convert all of my DA/SA guns to an LEM trigger.

You can. Go to the Calguns Classifieds, convert your Brand-X guns to cash. Then go to Calguns Classifieds, and convert your cash to HK's.

[awiner]

HK LEM Trigger.. How does it shoot?

Although the P2k da/sa v3 is capable of being converted, HK doesn't condone it. This isn't the main reason for me not doing it, I just didn't want to deal with the decocker gap. Call me particular. Easy enough to sell the v3 here and buy a new one with lem. "

[JohnnieBoy]

This makes zero sense? A defunct decocker button that serves no purpose is even worse than a gap, to me. All for what? ... to save a few bucks? No thanks. I sold my v3 to a local San Diego forum member here and he was really happy to have it. Super nice kid, to boot. I'm okay to pay a few extra bucks to get exactly what I want while paying it forward a bit at the same time. Everybody's happy!

Anyway, to answer the op's question... The lem trigger is pure butter and shoots amazingly!
One man's view.