New HK45, horrible SA trigger, please help
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That way seems to have been to send it to a specific gunsmith. (David Bowie)
I don't think a trigger stop and grinding on the trigger guard will fix the OP's complaint. But a full trigger job by a knowledgeable worker would.
I had a USP-45 that was reliable and accurate but too big and blocky for my hand size.
I tried "spring engineering" to reduce the DA pull but was only able to go down one grade, 14 to 12 lbs. A 10 lb spring gave misfires. Maybe the P45 is different.
^ I disagree. Part of the fun of shooting a pistol is hitting what you are aiming at, and a good trigger can make a world of difference.
Take a look at the USP Tactical or Expert. Both have a fantastic trigger for a polymer pistol.
Thanks for the heads up on the trigger issue, I was in the market for an HK45 simply because the ergos are better than the USP Tactical---for me anyway. I do love my tactical btw.
Take a look at the USP Tactical or Expert. Both have a fantastic trigger for a polymer pistol.
Thanks for the heads up on the trigger issue, I was in the market for an HK45 simply because the ergos are better than the USP Tactical---for me anyway. I do love my tactical btw.
^Respect your opinion.^ I've personally never had a trigger keep me from hitting a target.
I've shot lots of different pistols with lots of different triggers and trigger types. They all do the job as intended, if I do my part, which is aiming properly.
I've shot lots of different pistols with lots of different triggers and trigger types. They all do the job as intended, if I do my part, which is aiming properly.
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Better trigger means better accuracy, compare the DA pull with a revolver and its single action. You will be more accurate with single action I guarantee it.
needham, I spent some time with my HK45 last night. Just so you know there ae probably between 400 and 500 rounds through the gun. I haven't had all that much time to work with, so the trigger is still pretty new.
In dry firing the gun I didn't experience anything that you have described. SInce we are only talking about SA here that was all that I attended to. After just a tiny hint of creep there was a nice crisp break. That's all that I could detect. There was no stacking nor was there any bump. In fact, the trigger was better than I remembered it to be.
While I believe that a gun and its shooter is a system that requires, to a degree, the shooter to adapt to any particular gun (to varying degrees) I am fussy in evaluating any gun's trigger and if anything like you are describing was present I would detect it (I think). Unless you are incredibly super-sensitive (which I have no reason to believe), and based upon my particular HK45, it sounds like there is an issue with your trigger that needs to be attended to.
As to some of the comments about guns shooting better with better triggers, while I will agree with that in general, I think that this is true to varying degrees depending on the gun and the shooter.
In dry firing the gun I didn't experience anything that you have described. SInce we are only talking about SA here that was all that I attended to. After just a tiny hint of creep there was a nice crisp break. That's all that I could detect. There was no stacking nor was there any bump. In fact, the trigger was better than I remembered it to be.
While I believe that a gun and its shooter is a system that requires, to a degree, the shooter to adapt to any particular gun (to varying degrees) I am fussy in evaluating any gun's trigger and if anything like you are describing was present I would detect it (I think). Unless you are incredibly super-sensitive (which I have no reason to believe), and based upon my particular HK45, it sounds like there is an issue with your trigger that needs to be attended to.
As to some of the comments about guns shooting better with better triggers, while I will agree with that in general, I think that this is true to varying degrees depending on the gun and the shooter.
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I disagree. While i know you can't "buy skill," there is no reason to fight your own equipment. (at least when you get to choose said equipment)
The time required to "adapt and overcome" would be better spent improving one's overall skill.
Even if you spent the time to deal with a needlessly horrible trigger, you'll still have a horrible trigger. Eventually you'll ask yourself: "I wonder how much better I'd be if I didn't have to fight this wretched trigger for each shot?"
Wait for the eventual smooth out, or get a trigger job, or just cope.It takes time to get used to anything new and appreciate it for what it is. You'll get more accurate with practice. My dad got a M&P 9mm Pro and when I tried it, I couldn't hit a thing with it and I hated the trigger. But I bet if I shot it on a regular basis, I'd get good with it and might even learn to like the trigger. You're in the same boat. Just remember that you're kinda comparing apples to oranges with the 1911 and the HK45. They aren't going to be the same, but it doesn't mean it isn't good. You can't eat apple pie and get mad that it wasn't anything like pumpkin pie.
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