Wow! 1911 vs. P226 trigger pull

[BuckshotBob]

My West German P226's trigger pull is smooth as butter, especially in SA.

[M_lizar]

All this talk about srt kits makes me wanna go out and buy one for my 226

[penguin0123]

In order to achieve the same level of safety with the 1911 you must either keep the hammer down or keep the safety on, either way there's an extra step in between drawing and firing your gun.

Hammer down on a 1911 with a round chambered is a no-no. If you dropped the gun on the hammer (or an impulse is applied to the hammer in the holster), you are relying on the firing pin block and firing pin block alone to stop an AD. If you are using a series 70, there is no mechanical device to save you (save for a light weight firing pin) in that situation.

The DA/SA has two very distinct trigger pulls. One heavier, though not too heavy on the Sig 226 and one very light. Meaning you have to develop a distinct muscle memory or you end up under-pulling on the first pull - only to rush it at the very end - and over pull on the follow up shots. Pulling yourself off target.

IMO, if you prep the trigger and think of a trigger press instead of a pull or worse yet, breaking a shot, you won't really have problems. Sig has one of the best self-loader DA trigger pulls from the factory.

[IPSICK]

2 words.

BRUCE GRAY.

http://grayguns.com

I guess people have zero idea who you are talking about. If they did they'd be wondering why all SiG triggers aren't setup his way. It's amazing what he can do with a SiG trigger. Smooth 5-6lb DA pull with a 2-3lb SA pull with a crisp break. Phenomenally short reset and much better than the SRT.

[jonzer77]

As mentioned, apples to oranges.



The P series DA/SA trigger is meant for duty use, a simple draw and shoot approach. The long, relatively heavy pull is intended to prevent an accidental or negligent discharge. In order to achieve the same level of safety with the 1911 you must either keep the hammer down or keep the safety on, either way there's an extra step in between drawing and firing your gun. I personally (key word here, dont get all pissy) wouldn't carry a 1911 for duty use because of this.



I agree with you, I shoot better with the 1911 platform than the P series platform. But you can get a SRT and an action enhancement package from Sig that will help immensely.



The 1911 was designed over 100 years ago, the Sig was designed in the '70s. Different guns with different mechanics.

You put the hammer down on a 1911 with a round in the chamber?

[Mayor McRifle]

WOW now I know why people talk smack on Sig's trigger pull.

Where is all this smack talk? I haven't heard any, so I'd love to read/hear what these people have to say. I would guess that most of it (though perhaps not all) comes from people who just aren't use to Sig triggers. The only thing negative I've ever heard was a general dislike of DA/SA triggers, but no smack talk about Sig's DA/SA in particular.

[hcbr]

Just get both! lol

[jonzer77]

Just get both! lol

Yes! As a wise person once said, never trust a cal gunner that doesn't suggest getting both

[CrippledPidgeon]

IMHO, Sig makes one of the best semi-auto DA/SA triggers on the market. Unfortunately, I have no use for a Sig.

[Omgnqqb]

I guess people have zero idea who you are talking about. If they did they'd be wondering why all SiG triggers aren't setup his way. It's amazing what he can do with a SiG trigger. Smooth 5-6lb DA pull with a 2-3lb SA pull with a crisp break. Phenomenally short reset and much better than the SRT.

Just curious, in his RRCDP package, why would you NOT want the Short Reset Trigger?

"The famous Grayguns Reduced-Reset Comprehensive Duty Package (RRCDP) adds reduced reset to all SIG Sauer P-series pistols with the original action system, but without the Short Reset Trigger (SRT)."

[kick Z tail out]

Never have I heard someone say that a P226 has a weird trigger. Well, nobody that knows what they're talking about at least...

[IVth Horseman]

You put the hammer down on a 1911 with a round in the chamber?

Nope, as stated, I won't carry a 1911.

[IPSICK]

Just curious, in his RRCDP package, why would you NOT want the Short Reset Trigger?

"The famous Grayguns Reduced-Reset Comprehensive Duty Package (RRCDP) adds reduced reset to all SIG Sauer P-series pistols with the original action system, but without the Short Reset Trigger (SRT)."

I forgot exactly why but the SRT design actually limits what he can do with the trigger. Shockingly, his trigger job exceeds what you can get with the SRT. If you're really interested, call or contact his shop. He's amazing at describing his work.

[jonzer77]

Nope, as stated, I won't carry a 1911.

Good because it would be really dumb to drop the hammer on a chambered round. You realize that is not how you are supposed to ever carry a 1911 right? It was meant to be loaded with the safety on. Carrying with one in the chamber and the hammer down is dangerous.

[elemenope]

If Sig vs 1911 freaked you out, try shooting a Glock with those two. It's all about trigger time and learning how they work.