A friend & former regular on here hated on the flat trigger, until he shot it side by side with his curved trigger.

Both guns were Ed Brown Kobra Carry's. Same sights, only difference was the trigger.

His gun on the left, my gun on the right.

Ever since this, he has converted to flat triggers.

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This is a photo from 10-8. A long curved vs the flat.

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I have tried a flat trigger but did not like it because it allowed my finger to rub on the bottom of the inside of the trigger guard. I switched back to a curved trigger.

 

Hey All,
I'm getting close to ordering an ACW Quantico and wanted to hear from y'all regarding triggers.
I have never owned a handgun with a flat trigger, so have no experience with them.
I am not a fan of the aesthetics of a flat trigger...
Question for those who shoot both flat and curved triggers: Do you have trouble transitioning from a gun with flat after shooting curved, or vise versa?
I'm considering ordering a Quantico with a medium length, curved trigger instead of the flat trigger that it comes with.
My Prime Compact has the medium length, curved trigger and I feel like having the same trigger on both guns would be best.
Thoughts? Experiences?
Thanks in advance!

Only time you will hear me say that I'll take flat over curves and yes I am a ass man so flat for me is not likely but when it comes to triggers, flat. Any where your finger lands, it will have the same pull and feeling. Just make sure you check out the Atlas gunworks trigger shoe measuring video so you get the correct size for your hand.

 

I prefer flattys. They help.with my (ever worsening) arthritis. I.gave up trying to amend my signature. Let's just say I don't own anything with a curved trigger.

 

 

Like most the first last trigger I tried I didn't so much care for it the first couple times out. But, later found my dislike was more that I dislike change from the normal configuration. After my second range trip I was sold. A short curved trigger always causes me to shoot left. A long curved trigger causes me to stretch my finger and sway a little from my normal grip. So a flat or medium curved for me. While I like the looks of a curved trigger the flat will always be my preference on a range toy, if fit properly they can really remove some bad finger placement problems a lot of folks don't even know they have., A loose curved trigger is the worse if it waddles in the track then you will notice it's much easier to pull shots and break a good group.

 

For me, if it's a defensive/carry pistol, then I want the configuration that is the most reliable and accurate for me. That means flat triggers.

If I'm just blowing holes in paper or ringing steel for fun, then I can shoot whatever.

Looks never factors into the decision.

 

Rogers semi flat FTW

 

You'd think it would be odd that those bothered by my freedom are the same that are constantly complaining about the thumb they are under, but it's not strange at all. It makes perfect sense. I've never done anything "unbalanced" that anyone could point to, but the truth has nothing to do with this and is not what you're after. I have and will work with the best of them, but I also understand that you don't have much a clue about my "job", former, current or future but again, I suppose I just don't have it in me to be so worked up over seeing a guy living a life he created with his own work and focus while I lived in the crap I constantly complained about and claimed I wanted to get out of and away from, but it really does take all kinds.

I guess "I'm sorry", or something? How would you guys have me live my life? The dashboard gun has saved my life, but I would never expect those that live so removed from me to understand. That's why I stopped showing stuff like that to The Mob. They can't handle it and it reminds them of the chains they don so easily without even being told.

It is odd that a few people have such a weird hard on for me that they follow every post I make and study every photo. That's how you know I'm not worth paying attention to and it's rewarding in a strange way. The fact that I do my own thing my own way after decades of working for others is fine by me and I am not responsible for those that live in someone else's world. I'd say if you're happy, keep doing it but the bitterness and seething anger does run over at times so there goes that. When I get up at 3:30am to work, I often think about what it was like living in that former world, but I never misunderstand to the point of accusing someone to be a "bum" or something because they don;t do things the way I do.

I get and give compliments all the time. It's really not a big deal unless you're wrapped up in contempt, usually for yourself even if you take it out on your fellow American. I'm not sure why living my life my way is a big deal to people that I have never met other than in an internet forum and never insulted other than in a response to some pretty nasty stuff thrown my way. I have even attempted to be kind to most of them since the odd string of going after me, crapping on classified ad's, etc. Some people just need a guy to hate and if I can be that for you in your time of need I am happy to do so and I mean that more than you know.

I know this thread is about triggers, but apparently someone worth talking about showed up and I really appreciate it guys. Oh, there are bitter, sad people on the internet? Can you imagine how my day is ruined, knowing that those following me very closely found a chance to attack because two people that actually take the time to engage each other exchanged pleasantries? Golly, it's good that they were here to instill some petty BS into an actual conversation.

I'll get some great photo's this morning for you to pretend to not look at while actually critiquing them entirely. You can even call me names and play silly games, but I'll be right here for the rest of my life doing this every day while you do your thing, whoever you are and whatever you do. You'll know I care when I follow you around for a year telling you how much I don't care, but I would never actually stoop to that.

 

You'd think it would be odd that those bothered by my freedom are the same that are constantly complaining about the thumb they are under, but it's not strange at all. It makes perfect sense. I've never done anything "unbalanced" that anyone could point to, but the truth has nothing to do with this and is not what you're after. I have and will work with the best of them, but I also understand that you don't have much a clue about my "job", former, current or future but again, I suppose I just don't have it in me to be so worked up over seeing a guy living a life he created with his own work and focus while I lived in the crap I constantly complained about and claimed I wanted to get out of and away from, but it really does take all kinds.

I guess "I'm sorry", or something? How would you guys have me live my life? The dashboard gun has saved my life, but I would never expect those that live so removed from me to understand. That's why I stopped showing stuff like that to The Mob. They can't handle it and it reminds them of the chains they don so easily without even being told.

It is odd that a few people have such a weird hard on for me that they follow every post I make and study every photo. That's how you know I'm not worth paying attention to and it's rewarding in a strange way. The fact that I do my own thing my own way after decades of working for others is fine by me and I am not responsible for those that live in someone else's world. I'd say if you're happy, keep doing it but the bitterness and seething anger does run over at times so there goes that. When I get up at 3:30am to work, I often think about what it was like living in that former world, but I never misunderstand to the point of accusing someone to be a "bum" or something because they don;t do things the way I do.

I get and give compliments all the time. It's really not a big deal unless you're wrapped up in contempt, usually for yourself even if you take it out on your fellow American. I'm not sure why living my life my way is a big deal to people that I have never met other than in an internet forum and never insulted other than in a response to some pretty nasty stuff thrown my way. I have even attempted to be kind to most of them since the odd string of going after me, crapping on classified ad's, etc. Some people just need a guy to hate and if I can be that for you in your time of need I am happy to do so and I mean that more than you know.

I know this thread is about triggers, but apparently someone worth talking about showed up and I really appreciate it guys. Oh, there are bitter, sad people on the internet? Can you imagine how my day is ruined, knowing that those following me very closely found a chance to attack because two people that actually take the time to engage each other exchanged pleasantries? Golly, it's good that they were here to instill some petty BS into an actual conversation.

I'll get some great photo's this morning for you to pretend to not look at while actually critiquing them entirely. You can even call me names and play silly games, but I'll be right here for the rest of my life doing this every day while you do your thing, whoever you are and whatever you do. You'll know I care when I follow you around for a year telling you how much I don't care, but I would never actually stoop to that.

I thought any comments made regarding you were meant to be endearing and honoring who you are? (That's how i read them)
I love your contributions to this forum, and would dare say.. probably most forum members agree!

 

Merton, I assumed those comments were in fun, and actually directed at me more than you. It seems there is more to this than I realized. I certainly have no issue with you at all, as I'm sure you know.

 

Unless there is something I don't know, you and I are just fine and I appreciate the clarification very much. In early February The Mob piled on because a gun on the dash on a USFS road is too much for grown men to handle. I stopped showing stuff that was too hard for them, but as you can see from my post it appears that when one of the two of them boils over or has a drink too many that they just can't help themselves. It's sad, but whatever it is that drives them to that will never be my problem.

I can laugh at myself and even take a hard jab here and there. I can throw with the best of them as well. I can even admit when I'm wrong and in fact, I have done all of those things right here on this forum. I could also use every opportunity to make bitter comments in gun threads, but that would be pathetic and I would never in any way be tied to that kind of behavior.

I try to post positive stuff about my guns, my family and my life. Those that can't handle it can even block me, but I suppose that studying my every word and movement shows their true contempt and of course, it does.

I appreciate you very much and I would never drag you into anything like this. I can stand with my facts and the mob will disappear. I've done it before and can and will again. After all, they found a free man acting as one and what could be more threatening than that?

 

Thanks for the wealth of knowledge and input on this subject!
I've decided to order a Quantico with the flat trigger.
I'm sure it'll be fine transitioning from flat to curved (my Prime Compact has curved).. after all, i transition from single action to striker fired to revolvers, ha!

 

I, for one, am glad to hear it.

I'm betting you'll be well served with the flat version on that particular pistol.

ACW relief under trigger guard and under btgs really allow a hight hand position on the gun. Your trigger finger may be positioned a bit different than you initially realize. That flat trigger will accommodate the possible adjusted finger position.

Function will be super.


Then....there is the visual aspects, too.

The flat trigger looks awesome on that gun.

 

One of the absolute best people on the forum made a completely inert comment about not hitting the brakes too hard with a loaded gun on a slippery dash. Merton flew off the handle and took it as an attack on his family and then called him a racist for who knows what reason. Unfrigginhinged.
Also flat (or semi flat) triggers all day and twice on Sunday.

 

Well stated.

On all points. 👍

 

Hey All,
I'm getting close to ordering an ACW Quantico and wanted to hear from y'all regarding triggers.
I have never owned a handgun with a flat trigger, so have no experience with them.
I am not a fan of the aesthetics of a flat trigger...
Question for those who shoot both flat and curved triggers: Do you have trouble transitioning from a gun with flat after shooting curved, or vise versa?
I'm considering ordering a Quantico with a medium length, curved trigger instead of the flat trigger that it comes with.
My Prime Compact has the medium length, curved trigger and I feel like having the same trigger on both guns would be best.
Thoughts? Experiences?
Thanks in advance!

It may just be five decades of shooting with a standard curved trigger, but when I've tried some flat triggers, they didn't work well for me. I understand the concept and like it. So I tried it. Ultimately stuck with what my finger is used to.

 

It's interesting how much I relate to this, but I still like the flat trigger for target shooting and I think it's because I am prone to vertical stringing on paper and the flat trigger does help with that in my experience.

My longest current "go-to" 1911 is my DW A2. I would like to have the front strap checkered, but I would never change the curved factory trigger. I shoot that gun as well or better than any other, curved trigger and all.

When I first tried the flat I thought it would be an all or nothing sort of thing and for me it's not.

 

I have a SR1911 Ruger Koenig in 9mm, which has a flat trigger. The rest of my 1911s have the usual curved triggers. For myself, I didn't really feel much of a difference - perhaps the flat trigger is a slight improvement. Speaking for myself, I haven't experienced a transition issue. If you can rent or borrow a 1911 with flat trigger, it might be helpful.

 

I have guns with both curved and flat triggers.
When actually shooting them; I really don’t notice any difference.

 

Tried it, liked it, going to leave it this way.

Maybe too late to humbly request a COTEFT number, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask. @Quack ?

 

I really like a medium curved trigger.

I just went back to the OEM Staccato trigger in P after trying it out a Flat trigger for about a year or so.

I have one 1911 left with a Flat medium trigger and it doesn’t hinder me like the Gepper trigger I had in my Staccato.

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Maybe I am an oddball but I like curved triggers on my rifles and 2011s. Everything else I actually prefer curved triggers. Probably doesn’t matter much but essentially comes down to trigger weight. The heavier the trigger the more I like curved. I feel like if forces me to put my finger on the greatest curvature so I get a consistent pull with the most amount of leverage. With the lighter trigger pull, this matter less and placement on the trigger isn’t as important so the flat gets my vote there.

 

I'm such a 'trigger masher' under the clock, I perceive zero difference.
But.......length is important to me. I prefer medium to short vs long.

 

Hey All,
I'm getting close to ordering an ACW Quantico and wanted to hear from y'all regarding triggers.
I have never owned a handgun with a flat trigger, so have no experience with them.
I am not a fan of the aesthetics of a flat trigger...
Question for those who shoot both flat and curved triggers: Do you have trouble transitioning from a gun with flat after shooting curved, or vise versa?
I'm considering ordering a Quantico with a medium length, curved trigger instead of the flat trigger that it comes with.
My Prime Compact has the medium length, curved trigger and I feel like having the same trigger on both guns would be best.
Thoughts? Experiences?
Thanks in advance!

Always a matter of personal preference.

When I first got started and hadn't mastered the 1911 trigger, I wawas vertically stringing. Chuck Ries put a flat trigger in my Colt and that cured it. Almost all of my 1911s since then have flat triggers except my Guardian. I can transition between the two without a problem, I just have to be more conscious of my trigger pull when using the Guardian. If I'm not tuned in while using it, my groups can and do open up.