Is there a reason to prefer one or the other besides personal preference?
And are most running the single stage?
And are most running the single stage?
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Trigger Tech Diamond flat or curved?
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I have both and personally prefer the flat. I find I get a better feel for how evenly my finger is pressing on the shoe with the flat. But, I have little girl small hands so maybe different for other.
I bought a Pro Curve as I was advised, at the time, that flat lets you mount your finger on the shoe at different places and that this would effect effective trigger pull weight. Length of lever for mechanical advantage sort of thing.
But, even with my small hands I haven't found that to be an issue and will probably swap it for the flat. I just like it better and think it gives me better feel.
As for 1 versus 2 stage...mine are 1 stage but I did put an Timney 2-stage light in a CDG action (barrel not mounted yet...its still sitting in a box) set for 8 oz on first and 1 lbs on second. I hope to like it and if so I may change to all 2 stage.
Now, I'm not a competitor nor am I an expert marksman so take it all with a grain of salt.
Cheers
I bought a Pro Curve as I was advised, at the time, that flat lets you mount your finger on the shoe at different places and that this would effect effective trigger pull weight. Length of lever for mechanical advantage sort of thing.
But, even with my small hands I haven't found that to be an issue and will probably swap it for the flat. I just like it better and think it gives me better feel.
As for 1 versus 2 stage...mine are 1 stage but I did put an Timney 2-stage light in a CDG action (barrel not mounted yet...its still sitting in a box) set for 8 oz on first and 1 lbs on second. I hope to like it and if so I may change to all 2 stage.
Now, I'm not a competitor nor am I an expert marksman so take it all with a grain of salt.
Cheers
Personal preference. I like a curved trigger personally.
I am used to my Desert Tech trigger, so I went with flat on my first one (which I LOVE), but I was considering going curved for my second one since they seem more popular in the equipment exchange
(By the way, eurooptic is selling them shipped for about $250 which is ruining value for the guys posting them in the PX)
I’m going from a jewel trigger to this, and it is night and day. The technology just keeps advancing by leaps and bounds.
Any love for Timney or is TT “the tits”?
(By the way, eurooptic is selling them shipped for about $250 which is ruining value for the guys posting them in the PX)
I’m going from a jewel trigger to this, and it is night and day. The technology just keeps advancing by leaps and bounds.
Any love for Timney or is TT “the tits”?
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It is totally personal preference. I have both types on a number of different rifles. Prefer curved for hunting and flat for belly shooting.
Definitely personal preference! I was looking for a TriggerTech AR10 Diamond, curved for my 8.6BLK build, but wasn't finding one that was a good deal. DID find a screaming deal on a TriggerTech AR10 Diamond FLAT trigger on ArmOrAlly.com ($222.80 + S&H).
I love my TT Diamond curved trigger in my 300BLK; will have to get used to (again) a flat-face trigger, but have shot both styles with no major issue.
I love my TT Diamond curved trigger in my 300BLK; will have to get used to (again) a flat-face trigger, but have shot both styles with no major issue.
For me I prefer curved - I feel that I can more consistently index my finger on the trigger with a curved shoe over a flat one.
Lots of places have been selling them for $240-$250 for a while now. Blows my mind that guys are paying that and more in the PX. Unaware buyers are good for the sellers I suppose.
I prefer curved triggers over flat triggers in a big way. I’ve tried to like the straight and can’t do it. As far as single stage or two stage goes, I’m impartial. It doesn’t matter at all.
Mostly personal preference on everything - curved, flat, single stage, two stage.
When I was younger and shooting small bore, I preferred two stage.
Now, for PRS, I like single stage.
I like the look of flat triggers, but I have small baby hands and short fingers. So, while I may like the look of flat triggers better, the reach to a curved trigger is shorter and actually better for me. So, I've been switching to the pro curve.
When I was younger and shooting small bore, I preferred two stage.
Now, for PRS, I like single stage.
I like the look of flat triggers, but I have small baby hands and short fingers. So, while I may like the look of flat triggers better, the reach to a curved trigger is shorter and actually better for me. So, I've been switching to the pro curve.
I have 3 TT Diamonds curved and wanted to try something different on my CDG with a Timney 2-stage light straight. At first I didn't care for it but now I really like it once I figure out what to do to get the most consistent break. I now lightly touch the bottom of my trigger finger on the top of the trigger guard.
It does. It's the curve that your curved finger pad drops into. LOL
I have been a flat trigger guy for years, Just recently tried a Bix'n Andi ProX with the curved Gator grip trigger and it was love at first shot. I still have a number of flat versions as my one attempt to change trigger shoes end with a bag of spare parts and a couple of missing ball bearings.
I didn’t say there was no way to index on a curved trigger. The curved shoe from trigger tech does not have a little nub on the bottom. I can never really get my finger to hit a curved trigger the same way twice but I like the way the corner of my finger sits right on that little nub on the flat. And as a sidenote, I recently switched all my guns over BnA with the gator shoe so the whole point is moot.
I recently dropped a TT flat into my rimfire comp rifle, after using the TT curved for a few years as it popped up for sale for a good price.
Just wanted to see if it made any difference or if I'd prefer one over the other. Went with the rimfire as the longer "in-bore" time should expose problems with trigger input on my side.
Took me a little playing around on the weight as I found what finger placement on the trigger I preferred. Lower on the trigger feels distinctly different than a more "mid-position". Found that I like to have the bump at the bottom of the trigger in the middle of my index finger pad. Theoretically at least I can have the trigger set at a higher weight and have the same breaking weight perception (physics!), but I haven't proven that it makes any real practical difference.
Can't say that I shoot any better or worse with either curved or flat, but I feel like I am a little more consistent in my finger placement on the flat. I like it, but I like the curved TTs too.
Just wanted to see if it made any difference or if I'd prefer one over the other. Went with the rimfire as the longer "in-bore" time should expose problems with trigger input on my side.
Took me a little playing around on the weight as I found what finger placement on the trigger I preferred. Lower on the trigger feels distinctly different than a more "mid-position". Found that I like to have the bump at the bottom of the trigger in the middle of my index finger pad. Theoretically at least I can have the trigger set at a higher weight and have the same breaking weight perception (physics!), but I haven't proven that it makes any real practical difference.
Can't say that I shoot any better or worse with either curved or flat, but I feel like I am a little more consistent in my finger placement on the flat. I like it, but I like the curved TTs too.
Personal preference.
I tried out a flat shoe, and don’t like it. No plans on any future flat trigger shoes for me.
I do prefer the TT Pro Curved to the their standard curved.
I tried out a flat shoe, and don’t like it. No plans on any future flat trigger shoes for me.
I do prefer the TT Pro Curved to the their standard curved.
From a pure physics standpoint changing the length of a lever will change the amount of force that needs to be exerted.
With a curved trigger you are always going to have the exact same finger placement therefore the amount of force required should be exactly the same every time all else being equal.
With a curved trigger you are always going to have the exact same finger placement therefore the amount of force required should be exactly the same every time all else being equal.
