I UPGRADED My Competition Pistol's Trigger

Published on June 15, 2025
Duration: 21:57

This video demonstrates running a USPSA stage with an upgraded Canik Rival SFX competition pistol. The presenter highlights the benefits of a Freedom Smith trigger shoe, focusing on reduced pre-travel and overtravel, which aids in faster shooting. The video includes multiple stage runs, analysis of hit factors, and discussion on balancing speed and accuracy in competition.

Quick Summary

The Freedom Smith Champion aluminum trigger shoe, featuring a purple safety lever, is installed on a Canik Rival SFX for competition. This upgrade reduces pre-travel and overtravel, enabling faster trigger resets and improved shooting speed in USPSA stages.

Frequently Asked Questions

What trigger upgrade is shown for the Canik Rival SFX?

The video features the Freedom Smith Champion aluminum style trigger shoe, notable for its purple heavy-duty safety lever. This upgrade is designed to reduce pre-travel and overtravel in the trigger pull.

How does the Freedom Smith trigger shoe affect shooting performance?

The Freedom Smith trigger shoe aims to reduce pre-travel and overtravel, allowing for quicker trigger resets and potentially faster follow-up shots. The presenter notes an improvement in shooting speed and consistency with this upgrade.

What is the significance of hit factor in USPSA competition?

Hit factor is a crucial scoring metric in USPSA, calculated by dividing the total score (points from targets) by the time taken to complete the stage. A higher hit factor indicates greater efficiency and is key to winning matches.

What is the difference between pre-travel and overtravel in a firearm trigger?

Pre-travel is the initial movement of the trigger before the sear releases the striker or hammer. Overtravel is the additional distance the trigger moves after the shot has been fired.

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