Trigger pull

[ironmike86]

You don't agree with me???!?! HOW DARE YOU!!! just kidding...

Do you know if the police officer had an enhanced trigger? If he had a stock trigger, then it wouldn't matter what his equipment was, the tie string would have fired the gun. So it comes down to training. If he was training properly, and clearing his holster of all potential ND before putting his FA back in, he wouldn't of had the ND. Complacency is another sign of poor training. For me, I train to avoid complacency, because that is one of the worst mindsets to have when dealing with firearms.

I can see where you are coming from though, I have seen it in other places than firearms as well. For example, when I first started riding my motorcycle I was told, there are two kinds of riders. Those that have crashed, and those that just haven't crashed yet. I thought to myself, sounds like a bunch of crap. Why have such a negative outlook? I didn't practice riding my motorcycle, and I dont ride it today thinking, I am going to crash someday....I ride thinking I will not crash, because I have practiced and I am aware enough to avoid bad situations. When I train with my firearm, I train thinking I will not have a ND, I will not do anything wrong, because I have the right mindset. Accidents happen, they are just far more rare. I do believe in second chances and people making mistakes, but I dont use those as excuses for ND's.

Yup my cousins hubby is a Leo trainer. Says there no rush in rehostering. Thats where alot nd come from with Glocks. He says it's hard at first with ppl who are rookies not using guns to keep there finger off the trigger.= Training and practic. Like Golf you get muscle memory so everything is automatic...hopefully even in stress.

 

[Stan45]

Trigger pull, and a ND, Negligent discharge meaning the operator did something Negligent.
If this happens then the operator needs more training.
Trigger pull weight depends on gun design. Example can you drop the slide and not have the hammer follow?
The way the gun comes from the factory is not the answer unless you work for a department that has a policy stating all guns will be at factory specs. I have seen people that cannot pull the trigger as the gun comes from the factory.
Remember safety rule number one: All guns are always loaded and Rule number three: Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target.
When in doubt about your trigger pull consult a competent gunsmith. There is a reason that at many shooting schools there is a full time gunsmith on premises.

 

[JSDinTexas]

1. Different firearms respond to different trigger pull weights differently
2. Lighter triggers offer better accuracy - especially useful in competition
3. Lighter triggers may create increases in negligent discharges
4. Heavy triggers may decrease unintentional discharges

Years ago, in my Glocks, I installed NY1 springs and kept the standard connector. This does not change the weight, but cleans up the travel a bit. But after some years and experience, I went to 3.5 lb connectors routinely. But you see, I'm not afraid of my Glocks although I absolutely respect them.
I have a buddy with a Caspian 1911 that has a 1.5 lb trigger and about 2 millimeters of travel he uses in competition - it goes off when you breath on it. :biggrin: