Videos tagged with Overtravel

This guide details how to adjust an AR-15's adjustable trigger, focusing on reducing pre-travel and overtravel for a crisper break. It emphasizes safety checks and the use of a trigger pull gauge. The video, presented by an expert from AT3 Tactical, explains that adjustable triggers offer customization for accuracy and performance, particularly for competition shooters and range enthusiasts, but may not be ideal for home defense or casual use due to potential safety concerns if set too light.

This video breaks down the fundamental mechanics of firearm triggers, explaining the critical roles of the sear, hammer, and their pivot points. It emphasizes the importance of geometry, particularly the 90-degree tangent relationship at the sear's contact point, and how this applies to both rotating hammers and sliding strikers. The instructor also highlights the physics of pressure and area in trigger components and the key adjustments for engagement, overtravel, and weight.

This video provides a comprehensive comparison of aftermarket Glock triggers against the stock factory trigger. Lead Firearms Instructor Mika B and Sean Arley of Arley Arms test three full drop-in kits (Timney Alpha, Apex, CMC) and one parts kit (Ghost connector/Zev springs) on a Glock 19 Gen 3. They evaluate subjective feel, objective split times, and reliability, highlighting potential issues like trigger reset failures and the importance of professional gunsmith installation and thorough testing.

This video compares the Staccato XC and the Sig Sauer P226 Legion, focusing on their trigger characteristics and shootability at different distances. The presenter, Ben Stoeger, acknowledges the comparison is unconventional but uses it to highlight differences in trigger feel, reset, and overall shooting experience. He discusses the P226's double-action/single-action trigger, its mechanical decocker, and the potential for aftermarket upgrades like Grey Guns parts to improve its performance, while also noting the Staccato XC's factory-tuned trigger.

This video compares the TriggerTech Diamond and Bix 'n Andy TX Sport Pro triggers, highlighting their similarities and differences in feel, adjustability, and maintenance. It emphasizes proper bolt lubrication techniques, recommending dry lube for most of the bolt to prevent debris from entering the trigger mechanism and causing failures. The speaker, Justin from Precision Rifle Network, shares insights from extensive PRS competition experience.