Handguns are designed for different uses. It is essential to determine the main purpose of buying a handgun. Is it for personal defense, hunting or shooting competition. This will help you to choose the best handgun that suit your needs. Additionally, understanding suitable trigger options can further enhance your firearm experience. Knowing how to choose a suitable trigger can make a significant difference in performance and comfort.
Basically, handgun comes with different configurations, especially the trigger mechanisms. There are single-action trigger mechanism, double-action mechanism and single action/double action mechanism. It’s crucial to know how to choose the best option.
Moreover, here are the abbrevations used while referring to the trigger function:
- SA: Single Action
- DA: Double Action
- SA/DA: Single Action / Double Action
SINGLE-ACTION
Single actions firearms trigger require the shooter to pull the hammer back before each shot. It requires manual cocking and is typically carried with the safety on. Single – Action pistols are popular for recreation. To choose a suitable single-action trigger, be sure to understand its pros and cons.
Single-Action Pros
- It require less pressure to discharge
- It’s light and crisp.
Single-Action Cons
- Slow firing
- Loading speeds
Type of Triggers
- Straight / Flat trigger
- Target trigger
- Tactical sport / Czechmate trigger
- Small hands trigger
- Big hands trigger
The triggers are designed exclusively for use with the CZ Shadow 2 SA, CZ SP-01 Shadow, CZ Tactical Sport / CZ Tactical Sport 2, and CZ 75 (excluding the 75Ω). How to choose the suitable trigger here depends on your handgun model.
DOUBLE – ACTION
Double Action firearms trigger have two functions: cocking the gun and releasing the hammer. The heavier pull weight is considered a safety feature, and DA pistols are often used at short range. Knowing how to choose a suitable trigger for this type is beneficial.
Double Action Pros
- ease of dry-fire practice
- it give a faster rate of fire
Double Action Cons
- longer and heavier trigger pull
- not too accurate
Double-Action / Single-Action
Double-Action / Single-Action can work in either mode. The firearm can be fired with the hammer in either the cocked or uncocked position. When cocked, the hammer functions as a single-action. When uncocked, it functions as a double-action.
DA / SA pistols are popular for shooting competition like the famous CZ Shadow 2 and CZ Shadow 2 OR. The winners of the most prestigious IPSC shooting competitions use the models. Knowing how to choose the right trigger can improve your performance.
So, it’s the right time to choose the suitable firearms trigger or upgrade your CZ pistols trigger with the OEM.
