SOLGW - LFT - It’s the little things…

Published on August 30, 2023
Duration: 1:25

Mike from Sons of Liberty Gun Works explains the design philosophy behind their Liberty Fighting Trigger. The trigger is engineered to consistently break at 6 lbs with a crisp, predictable feel and a positive reset. A key focus is the heavy hammer strike, crucial for reliable primer ignition and preventing failures to detonate, especially on duty-grade rifles.

Quick Summary

The Sons of Liberty Gun Works Liberty Fighting Trigger is engineered for duty use, providing a consistent 6 lb pull weight, a crisp and predictable break, and a positive reset. Crucially, it features a heavy hammer strike to ensure reliable primer ignition and prevent failures to detonate, distinguishing it from lighter competition triggers.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Liberty Fighting Trigger
  2. 00:11Mil-Spec Trigger Variability
  3. 00:27Purpose of the Liberty Fighting Trigger
  4. 00:32Trigger Characteristics: Break, Reset, Hammer Strike
  5. 00:44Importance of Hammer Strike
  6. 00:56Duty vs. Competition Triggers
  7. 01:13Availability and MAP Blackout

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary advantage of the Sons of Liberty Gun Works Liberty Fighting Trigger?

The main advantage is its consistent 6 lb trigger pull weight, eliminating the 'trigger lottery' often associated with standard Mil-Spec triggers. This ensures a predictable and reliable performance for duty applications.

What are the key features of the Liberty Fighting Trigger?

It offers a crisp, clean, and predictable break, a positive reset for quick follow-up shots, and a very heavy hammer strike. This heavy hammer strike is crucial for ensuring reliable primer ignition.

Is the Liberty Fighting Trigger designed for competition?

No, the Liberty Fighting Trigger is specifically designed as a basic, good duty trigger. It prioritizes reliability and a predictable feel over the ultra-fast pull weights found in many competition-focused triggers.

Why is a heavy hammer strike important in a duty trigger?

A heavy hammer strike is vital for ensuring reliable detonation of primers. Even with a light trigger, a weak hammer strike can lead to failures to fire, which is unacceptable on a work rifle.

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