2 stage vs. 1 stage trigger

A two stage trigger has a degree (varies by manufacturer) of take up before you get to the release pressure... A single stage just takes the initial direct pressure before let off...

For benchrest or target type shooting, most people like the single stage and for hunting or action type competitions most like the two stage...but there is no hard rule on that as it really boils down to personal preference...
 
A two stage trigger will have some "pre-travel" (is that a word) before it comes up against the break point.

A good single stage will have no travel before it breaks.

That's the best I can explain it.
 
you would have to shoot one to have to understand the joys of a two stage trigger. i shoot quality two stage triggers in my ARs and absolutely love them. the pre-travel is nothing similar to "creep" commonly found in low quality triggers.
 
Originally Posted By: 22-250ohioyou would have to shoot one to have to understand the joys of a two stage trigger. i shoot quality two stage triggers in my ARs and absolutely love them. the pre-travel is nothing similar to "creep" commonly found in low quality triggers.
Well said.
 
Originally Posted By: 22-250ohioyou would have to shoot one to have to understand the joys of a two stage trigger. i shoot quality two stage triggers in my ARs and absolutely love them. the pre-travel is nothing similar to "creep" commonly found in low quality triggers.

+1.
 
All it is a take up of part of the trigger pull. I never knew what it was until I bought a RRA 2 stage and now love it. For the price its an awesome trigger. To go in depth on the 2 stage the first stage is a easy smooth pull about 1/8"-1/16" and then it gets to he 2nd stage. This stage feels exactly like the single stage trigger feel. The reason I like it is the first stage pull you know when you feel the 2nd stage you know you're about to take your shot instead of having the single stage trigger where you don't know exactly when its gonna break so there is no "oh [beeep]" shots. Not sure if its psychological thing or what, but like it a lot.
 
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I love my RRA two stage now that I'm use to it. At first it was a little different. The way I use my two stage when varminting is when I have a groundhog bobbing his head in and out of the hole, I'll flip the safety off and pull the first stage until I feel the resistance with the crosshairs on his hole then wait for him to pop up. It's a very short and light pull from there to send the shot quickly. I like it better than building my trigger position then pulling the full length and weight of the trigger at a moments notice. It works well when timing your shot at the bottom of your breathing cycle too. I also like doing it for moving targets to help establish lead before touching one off. Some people don't seem to like them and prefer a single stage like their other rifles have. If you've ever shot a Savage with an Accu-trigger, it seems very similar to me.
 
The reason for a two stage is in Match AR style rifle competition, you have to have a trigger that has a certain amount of pull weight to be legal to compete. The weight of the two different stages combine allows for a lighter pull weight on the second stage. I like a two stage better then a single. But I thought just like you till I started using one. All my lowers have two stage triggers. One Geissele and two RRA NM triggers. Geissle SSA is the king of AR trigger's in my opinion...

http://geissele.com/
 
Originally Posted By: mtwood24why on earth would someone want a 2 stage?

Not to be rude but go and squeeze one of each. You will see. I have often heard comparisons of the 2 stage to a Savage Accu-Trigger.

Not exactly the same but pretty close.

The first stage of a 2 stage trigger=the safety part (or slack taken up from the center portion) of the acuu-trigger.

Stage 2=the actual trigger pull of the accu-trigger.
 
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I have and like both.......a good quality trigger is hard to beat and well worth the money spent. Cant go wrong either way.
 
Originally Posted By: cornstalkerSounds like a two stage might be beneficial if you are wearing gloves or if your hands are cold.


Very. I put half the force on the first stage and the other half in the second. Now I can feel the trigger through my light gloves and still have around 2 pounds before it breaks.
 
The 2 stage is a safety feature. It ahs 2 sears, to guard agains the hammer following the hammer. The bolt going into battery is a violent event and can cause the gun to fire . the second sear catches the hammer in the event a jar causes the hammer to fall without the trigger being pulled.
Do not be put off by how complicated it sounds. The AR Gold took no getting used to for instance. Other ones are similar!
Hope this helps!
Greg Harrison
 


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