Prs/nrl trigger - single vs two stage

[BoulderE89]

I’ve only ever run single stage (TT primary and special) triggers on my guns I run in prs style comps, but I’ve been contemplating trying out a two stage in one of my comp guns.

What do you guys run for your competition guns and why? Most of my AR triggers are 2 stage and I like the feel so that’s not a factor. I can see the pros and cons to both sides, but is there any large advantage to running a 2 stage over a single for this type of shooting that makes it worth it? The two stage I’m considering is a Geissele super 700.

 

[Powder_Burns]

If I could I would run a 2-stage with a short reset in every gun I own, with the exception of my over/under. For me, the trigger discipline with follow through, resetting the sear, and then coming up to the 2-stage wall is much more consistant and predictable than on a 1-stage trigger.

 

[McMillan]

You will just get a bunch of people who like both. Only you know what you like. For me the only reason ever to even consider a 2 stage trigger is if you are shooting a discipline that has a minimum trigger weight and you can use the first stage to remove some of the weight you need to squeeze. You couldn't pay me to use a 2 stage trigger on a prs rig

 

[morganlamprecht]

The 2 stage trigger in my AT is my favorite trigger, id put it in everything if I could

the closest custom Trigger I’ve been able to tune to break like that is the giesslle super700s...tweaked to how I like them, they’re as close perfect as I’ve gotten...got 2 in my match twins and 2 in my hunting rifles...I’ve owned or played with about every 2 stage out there except the newest trigger tech, but if it acts the same as the diamonds I’ve got no interest

 

[BoulderE89]

Sounds like it’s at least worth trying to see which I prefer then

 

[Covertnoob5]

Do you like strawberry or vanilla ice cream? Lol there’s not wrong answer I’ve got and shoot both. Single stage Diamond and 2 stage tac sport pro.
It’s your preference and anyone that tells you one is superior to the other hasn’t shot enough matches to know.

 

[BoulderE89]

Do you like strawberry or vanilla ice cream? Lol there’s not wrong answer I’ve got and shoot both. Single stage Diamond and 2 stage tac sport pro.
It’s your preference and anyone that tells you one is superior to the other hasn’t shot enough matches to know.

Yes but I haven’t shot enough matches to know if it’s even worth considering. Hearing that there are people who have both makes it seem likes it’s worth my wallet weight to at least find out. I’m balling on a budget so any money spend unnecessarily is nice to try and avoid.

 

[WillHugh]

I've been running a Geissele two stage on my bolt gun for past year and absolutely love it. Reminds me of the sd-e in my ar's, but even cleaner. Allows me to have a light break but higher total pull which makes the trigger less touchy when I'm shooting in odd positions.

 

[Jefe's Dope]

I've run both single and two stage triggers in matches. Have to admit I haven't really noticed a huge difference. My preference is for two stage so I went with one when I built a new rifle.

I went with the Huber. Can not complain. It really is personal preference and you won't know until you try. Generally good triggers are easy to resell so you can try one without "throwing" money away.

 

[mm509]

I used to run 2 stage triggers a lot. I've since went to all single stage. Here is what I found, and why I recommend newer match shooters run 2 stage triggers.

When beginning shooting matches, there is a ton of new things going through your head. Yanking the trigger can become a major problem. Much like target panic, where the shooter feels the need to hit the bang switch as fast and hard as possible when the reticle passes the intended aiming point. With the 2 stage, it allows the individual to panic on the first stage, then catch themselves at the second stage. I found myself using the first stage as the set up, then getting back in the proper trigger pull mode on stage 2. After a couple years of shooting, I gained the trigger discipline required to be very comfortable with the single stage, and removing the wasted movement of taking up stage 1.

 

[Rob01]

Single stage. When I press the trigger I want it to go off. No take up required or desired.

 

[RRW]

I have never used any of the aftermarket 2 stage triggers but after owning a TRG-22 and now an AI which I compete with I prefer them over any single stage that I have on my other rifles. If I eventually change those triggers they will be 2 stage triggers. Just one mans opinion.