DAO trigger pulls?

[N3rday]

How much can a DAO trigger pull be lightened? I am new to the realm of handguns, and I don't see the point in having a trigger that is 10 lbs when people have been safely using much lighter triggers for generations. I know the double action design is inherently heavier than single action since the trigger does the cocking AND firing, but how close can a DA trigger pull get to a single action?

Thanks!

 

[El Bucho]

Try an HK USP with the LEM mod...it's NICE...

 

[cratz2]

In my experience, having all the associated parts are nice and smooth and polished goes a LONG way to an enjoyable experience. At one point, I had two 1911s with very different trigger jobs. One was a quasi race gun with a pull just under 2 lbs and the other was a carry gun/WWII replica that was between 5 and 5.5 lbs but zero grittiness. Honestly, the 5 lb job felt great and most folks that shot or dry-fired it guessed it was well below 5 lbs.

For a defensive gun that a civilian is carrying, I think a well-polished 10 lb DAO pull is just fine. Sure... I'd rather it be closer to 5 or 6 lbs though. I really like the Kahr trigger system, even as long as it is. I haven't experienced any of the LEM guns, but if a trigger similar to that, nicely polished, on a CZ would make about my ideal carry gun.

 

[Big Mike]

FWIW, I have a 3rd Gen S&W DAO pistol that has a very nice short and smooth trigger pull as it is. I've heard of smiths polishing the internals and changing springs that really make them something to behold. Mike

 

[shoobe01]

I bought my Smith DAO becuase of one of those awe-inspiring guns this old guy with a case of guns had.

I simply removed everything extra (mag safety, drop safety) and replaced all springs with a Wolff kit. No polishing, and I am very happy with it. I imagine someone could stone it to miracle-levels, but haven't bothered yet.

 

[Ivy Mike]

I don't mind a little bit of heft to the triggers on my guns.

Some people aren't happy unless they have butter on hot glass trigger pulls. The added weight of a trigger pull can also be called a bit of a guard against an accidental discharge. While your holster SHOULD cover the trigger, a heavy trigger pull may save you should something get caught in the guard.

My FN Forty-Nine has a nice even 10lb pull. Sounds heavy, but it doesn't stack up at all and is even right until it's crisp break. Accuracy isn't a problem and the smooth sided gun makes carry and deployment really easy. Less to go wrong I say.