Videos tagged with Trigger Creep

This video provides a comprehensive overview of various handgun trigger types, explaining their mechanics and user experience. It covers single-action revolvers, double-action revolvers, the 1911's single-action trigger, double-action/single-action (DA/SA) hammer-fired pistols, striker-fired systems like Glock, and newer designs like the Daniel Defense H9. The discussion highlights differences in pull weight, travel, and safety mechanisms, emphasizing personal preference in trigger selection.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of various firearm trigger types, explaining their mechanics and common characteristics. It covers single-action, double-action, double-action/single-action (DA/SA), and striker-fired triggers, using examples like revolvers, 1911s, Glocks, and newer designs like the Daniel Defense H9. The discussion highlights the subjective nature of trigger preference and introduces concepts like trigger creep and safeties.

This review focuses on a stock trigger that is described as 'Glock-esque' but superior. The speaker highlights its similar weight and creep to a Glock trigger, but notes a significantly cleaner brake and release. While acknowledging some slop, the overall impression is positive, suggesting it's one of the best stock triggers encountered.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of various handgun trigger types, explaining their mechanics and common characteristics. It covers single-action revolvers, double-action revolvers, the 1911's single-action trigger, double-action/single-action semi-autos, striker-fired systems like Glock, and newer designs like the Daniel Defense H9. The discussion highlights personal preference in trigger feel, the concepts of trigger creep and takeup, and the function of trigger safeties.

Rick Crawley, an expert firearms instructor from Achilles Heel Tactical, provides five essential tips for improving trigger control. He emphasizes precise finger placement on the trigger, using a single joint for a straight-back pull, and understanding the difference between interrupted and non-interrupted trigger presses. Crawley also highlights the importance of knowing your specific trigger's mechanics and mastering 'in-flight' trigger reset for consistent follow-up shots.

The SAR 9 Sport is a Turkish-made handgun designed for sport shooting and competition, featuring a 5.2-inch forged barrel and slide, and a polymer frame with a stainless steel chassis. It offers an ambidextrous safety, adjustable sights, and is optic-ready. While the trigger is described as usable but spongy, the ergonomics are praised, and the gun demonstrates good reliability out of the box. The design shares similarities with Glock and High Power platforms, particularly in its disassembly process.

This video demonstrates the functional differences between a standard mil-spec AR-15 trigger and an aftermarket Timney trigger. It highlights improvements in trigger break, reset, and overall speed, showcasing a noticeable performance upgrade for firearm enthusiasts.

This video focuses on understanding and evaluating AR-15 triggers, explaining how to "grade" them by analyzing key functional aspects. It breaks down trigger take-up, travel, creep, pull weight, break, over-travel, and reset. The content aims to help viewers make informed decisions about AR-15 triggers, moving beyond subjective opinions to a more objective understanding of their performance. It highlights how optimizing these trigger functions can lead to significant improvements for AR-15 shooters, differentiating between standard MilSpec triggers and enhanced aftermarket options. The video also promotes AT3 Tactical products and other related AR-15 and AR-10 content.

This guide, based on instruction from AT3 Tactical, details the anatomy and functionality of AR-15 triggers. It breaks down the essential components, explains the differences between single-stage and two-stage designs, and outlines key performance metrics like pull weight, break, and reset. The information is presented to help users understand and evaluate their AR-15's fire control group.

This review compares the Larue MBT trigger to high-end Geissele models, concluding the MBT offers exceptional value. The experienced speaker notes the MBT performs nearly as well as triggers costing three times as much, making it a top recommendation for most AR-15 builds. While acknowledging the subjectivity of trigger preference, the speaker highlights the MBT's performance in terms of creep and reset.

This video from Gun Talk Media features Timney Triggers discussing the critical role of triggers in firearm performance. Key takeaways include understanding trigger terms like creep, overtravel, and pull weight, with an emphasis on creep being the most important factor for accuracy. The discussion highlights how a smooth, imperceptible creep leads to a trigger that breaks predictably, enhancing shooter control and precision.

Master Gunsmith Jack Rowe details the process of adjusting firearm trigger pull weight by modifying the sear nose angle. He emphasizes precision, using specific tools like carborundum stones and trigger testers, and highlights the dangers of overly light triggers. Rowe also explains how to address trigger drag and creep by adjusting the hammer bent or sear nose.