Who Can Guess The Trigger Pull Weight?

Published on May 17, 2023
Duration: 11:11

This video features a trigger pull weight guessing competition among several participants using a trigger tester. Various firearms, including an AR-15, a pistol (possibly a Glock), a Sig Sauer P226, and a Mauser M18 in 6.5 PRC, are tested. The competition highlights the subjective nature of trigger feel and the accuracy of participants' guesses.

Quick Summary

A trigger pull weight contest involves participants guessing the force required to activate a firearm's trigger, measured in pounds and ounces using a trigger tester. The GUNBROS tested firearms like an AR-15, Sig P226, and Mauser M18, revealing that subjective guesses are often inaccurate compared to objective measurements.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Trigger Pull Contest
  2. 00:17Testing Gun One (AR-15)
  3. 01:50Testing the Pistol
  4. 03:32More Pistol Trigger Tests
  5. 05:32Testing the Mauser M18 (6.5 PRC)
  6. 07:05Testing the Sig Sauer P226
  7. 09:14Tie Breaker Gun
  8. 10:31Competition Results and Victory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a trigger pull weight contest?

A trigger pull weight contest is a competition where participants guess the exact force, measured in pounds and ounces, required to activate a firearm's trigger. A specialized tool called a trigger tester is used to get the objective measurement, and the person whose guess is closest to the actual weight wins.

What firearms were tested in the GUNBROS trigger pull competition?

The GUNBROS tested several firearms, including an AR-15, a popular semi-automatic pistol (possibly a Glock), a Sig Sauer P226 in double-action mode, and a Mauser M18 bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5 PRC. The specific models were not always explicitly stated but were identifiable.

How accurate are subjective trigger pull weight guesses?

The GUNBROS video demonstrates that subjective guesses for trigger pull weights are often inaccurate. Participants frequently underestimated or overestimated the actual pull weight, with some guesses being several pounds off the measured value, highlighting the need for objective measurement tools.

What is the typical trigger pull weight for a Sig Sauer P226?

In the GUNBROS video, a Sig Sauer P226 was tested in its double-action mode with the hammer decocked. The trigger pull weight measured a substantial 12 pounds 8 ounces, indicating a heavy pull characteristic of double-action triggers on many pistols.

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