the trigger pull gauge thread (Read 2364 times)

stangzilla

the trigger pull gauge thread
« on: March 06, 2022, 09:06:16 PM »
this will be a list of trigger pulls that I have done on my Lyman trigger pull gauge
or what others have done on their trigger pull gauge.  if you did any testing on your gauge, just post it and I'll add it to the OP
I wanted to list some real world numbers and not something listed by the manufacturer, something that I have done personally or that others have done themselves
trigger pull weight isn't everything in a trigger, but it's an objective measurement of how a trigger performs.  there are other factors of a trigger, but this thread will only be about the weight
my method is the average of 5 pulls


AR trigger (ALG/ACT single stage combat trigger with JP Enterprise reduced power springs) - 3 lbs 5.2 oz
AR trigger (PSA single stage match trigger) -  2 lbs 3.9 oz
AR trigger (PSA 2 stage trigger)  - 3 lbs 3.6 oz
AR trigger (PSA EPT nickel trigger) - 4 lbs 13.4 oz
AR trigger (Rise Armament 140 DTOM single stage trigger) - 2 lbs 3.7 oz
AR trigger (RRA national match 2 stage) - 3 lbs 11.4 oz
Colt Anaconda. -  DA 7 lbs 15.3 oz ;  SA 4 lbs .9 oz
Dan Wesson 1911 PM9 - 2 lbs, 12.9 oz
Glock 19 gen 5 - 5 lbs 8 oz
Glock 19 gen 5 with Apex trigger - 4 lbs 2.1 oz
Glock 47 gen 5 with Apex trigger - 3 lbs 13.6 oz
HK45 - DA 9 lbs 11.5 oz;  SA 3 lbs .5 oz
Ruger GP100 WC (with Wolff hammer spring swap) - DA 8 lbs 13.6 oz;  SA 3 lbs 5.4 oz
Ruger Mark IV Hunter  -  2 lbs 5.3 oz
Ruger Single Ten - 3 lbs 3.5 oz
Ruger SR1911 CMD - 3 lbs 11.2 oz
Ruger American Rimfire 22LR - 2 lbs .2 oz
Ruger Vaquero birds head grip 357 - 2 lbs 13.2 oz
Ruger Vaquero 44 magnum - 3 lbs 7 oz
Ruger Vaquero 45acp - 3 lbs 1.8 oz
Sig P226 Legion SAO - 2 lbs 9 oz
S&W 619 - DA 9 lbs 12.2 oz, SA 2 lbs 0.3 oz
S&W 627 PC 1.875" barrel - DA 9 lbs 5.9 oz;  SA 1 lbs 2.2 oz
S&W 629 - DA 8 lbs 12.8 oz; SA 3 lbs 5,1 oz
S&W 686 - DA 9 lbs 2.9 oz;  SA 2 lbs 11.6 oz
Springfield Long Beach Operator 1911 (Loaded Operator) - 3 lbs 6.7 oz
Springfield Range Officer Elite Target 1911 - 4 lbs 14.9 oz
« Last Edit: December 14, 2023, 08:13:25 PM by stangzilla »

stangzilla

Re: the trigger pull gauge thread
« Reply #1 on: June 09, 2023, 01:48:35 PM »
Added more to the list
What was surprising was the PSA AR trigger. It got average pull of 3 lbs 3.6 oz. Feels good too. And was only $80

ren

Re: the trigger pull gauge thread
« Reply #2 on: June 09, 2023, 02:53:21 PM »
What device was used to weigh the triggers? I've only seen weights used in matches - no fish scale or luggage type gauges. I read those are inaccurate.
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stangzilla

Re: the trigger pull gauge thread
« Reply #3 on: June 09, 2023, 03:20:18 PM »
What device was used to weigh the triggers? I've only seen weights used in matches - no fish scale or luggage type gauges. I read those are inaccurate.

Lyman trigger gauge
Average of 5 pulls
« Last Edit: June 09, 2023, 03:39:44 PM by stangzilla »

stangzilla

Re: the trigger pull gauge thread
« Reply #4 on: June 10, 2023, 04:49:11 PM »
Tested the Rise Armament 140 DTOM trigger today in 1 of my AR's
It is great!
2 lbs 3 oz, no take up. Once I put a little squeeze on it.....bang! And really short reset. Results in great accuracy
Wow. Best $99 AR trigger upgrade  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

stangzilla

Re: the trigger pull gauge thread
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2023, 05:05:25 AM »
Updated with PSA single stage match trigger 2 lbs 3.9 oz
No take up, short break, short reset, crisp. Really good AR trigger
Feels like the Rise Armament 140 trigger.
Got the PSA trigger on sale for 89 bucks. RA 140 was on sale for 99 bucks. So 10 bucks cheaper for the PSA. The RA looks better tho. But they function about the same, IMO

stangzilla

Re: the trigger pull gauge thread
« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2023, 08:14:48 PM »
Ruger Vaquero 44 magnum and 45acp data added. Both in the 3 lbs range. Great triggers

ren

Re: the trigger pull gauge thread
« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2023, 08:40:02 PM »
the RRA "NM" trigger should be at least 4.5 lbs I had one years ago. Tuned by White Oak
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stangzilla

Re: the trigger pull gauge thread
« Reply #8 on: December 15, 2023, 04:49:08 PM »
the RRA "NM" trigger should be at least 4.5 lbs I had one years ago. Tuned by White Oak

they make good affordable triggers