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KatieVT wrote:
ghostrider wrote:
I personally wouldn't recommend the S&WSW9VE for a beginner handgunner. The reason being that it doesn't have the best trigger. Don't get me wrong. I think it's a great gun that I believe should be relieable, and trustworthy (albeit an inexperienced opinion), that will give service for years to come. I just don't think it's a good first gun for someone who hasn't gotten comfortable with handgunning yet. I do okay with a Glock, but when I tried a S&W J-Frame (heavy trigger), I noticed that it wasn't nearly as easy to shoot accurately as the Glock was. That's just the nature of a heavy trigger pull.
However, that opinion doesn't take into account some other possible factors. You may not have any problem with the trigger, and it may be fine for you. That is why it's a good idea to shoot (hopefully a rental) before buying. I would recommend at least dry firing the gun a few times (with the propreitors permission) to get a feel for it. Look for the front sight dancing around during the pull. Even if the trigger doesn't work well for you now, that doesn't mean that you won't have the means to eventually master it. It's something you can only ascertain. I also don't know if there are aftermarket parts for changing the trigger. That may be something to look into.
Would a revolver have a heavy trigger pull usually? I have a Taurus .22 revolver that I've been shooting. I'm just wondering if the Sigma trigger pull would be similar.
Chances are that since the Sigma is striker fired DA, and the revolver has a hammer, they will be different. However, they're all different, so it depends on the particular model, and the particular gun, as well as the particular shooter. If that revolver is DA/SA, or SA, then it's probably not going to be as heavy in SA, but again it can vary between weapons. This is one of the reasons why people like 1911's so much. The light, SA trigger translates to better shot placement.
Look, do not discount a particular gun just because I said it has a heavy trigger pull. Go to the shop and try them for yourself. Always ask permission to dry fire the gun, then make sure to point in a safe direction.
Do not do this with your .22, or any other rimfire. However, for most centerfire guns, it shouldn't be a problem. If you shoot. You ultimately know your capabilities better than some guy on the internet. Lots of people shoot Glocks, and they come with 6lb triggers. Then again, the trigger is also why lots of people don't like the Glock. YYMV. If you want to get an idea of how a heavy trigger can feel, pick up a J-Frame Airweight (642 or 442) and give it a try. Look down the sights like you going to shoot at a target, and pay attention to the front sights movement as you pull the trigger in DA. Wherever that sight is when the trigger breaks is where your going to shoot. They 642/442 has about a 12lb trigger (unless a smith has worked it), but it's a smooth pull. Heavy, but smooth. The Kel-Tec P-11's I've looked at had a terrible trigger pull. It was smooth up to a point where the majority of the resistance resided, and it staged there. The P9's that I've looked at OTH, didn't have that problem, and I found the trigger tolerable. If they've solved that problem with the P-11's, then that would be a plus.
A lot of people shoot guns with heavy triggers, and a lot of people are very happy with their Sigmas . There are a lot of different variables between gun and shooter that determine if the gun is a good fit for the shooter. That's why it's best to shoot them before buying if possibel, but to also handle and dry fire. Ultimately, it's what you feel comfortable and confident with.
