Flat-Faced Triggers

[Amishman44]

Question: Does anyone else prefer flat-faced triggers and, if so, what brand or manufacturer do you prefer and why?

I've tried the 3.5# Ghost Trigger and didn't like that it didn't have a felt 'break-point' on it before it fired! Just wasn't comfortable for me from a safety viewpoint!

 

[Route 45]

The only pistol I've owned that had a flat-faced trigger was a P365 XL. Not a fan. I like some curve in the trigger. No super tactical reason, really, just personal preference.

 

[Creedmoor]

Round finger, curved trigger.

 

[mcapo]

Target/Lighter trigger; I prefer a flat trigger.

Defensive/Heavier trigger; prefer a curved trigger.

Pretty sure its all personal preference...

 

[cedartop]

1911/2011 flat faced. Most others I prefer curved but don't really care all that much.

 

[Amishman44]

I've played around with the Overwatch Precision flat-faced triggers and find they have a nice, approximately 4-4.5# breakpoint...
Plus, I find that I kinda like the feel of the flat-faced trigger...

 

[92FSTech]

1911/2011 flat faced. Most others I prefer curved but don't really care all that much.

This actually makes good sense, as the 1911 trigger pulls straight to the rear. All of my 1911s are curved, but I can definitely see how a flat trigger in that platform could work well.

On handgun designs where the trigger pivots, I hate the flat trigger. I can shoot them, but I just don't like the feel at all. I don't like how it rolls on the finger through it's travel, and it lacks the natural support provided by a curved trigger that matches the contour of your finger. One of my P320s came with a flat trigger and I swapped it out for a curved one. I can shoot them if I have to, but I didn't see the purpose of having one gun that has drastically different trigger geometry from all of my others.

 

[WebSnyper]

On my Sig P320s and 365s I prefer the flat triggers.

 

[cedartop]

This actually makes good sense, as the 1911 trigger pulls straight to the rear. All of my 1911s are curved, but I can definitely see how a flat trigger in that platform could work well.

On handgun designs where the trigger pivots, I hate the flat trigger. I can shoot them, but I just don't like the feel at all. I don't like how it rolls on the finger through it's travel, and it lacks the natural support provided by a curved trigger that matches the contour of your finger. One of my P320s came with a flat trigger and I swapped it out for a curved one. I can shoot them if I have to, but I didn't see the purpose of having one gun that has drastically different trigger geometry from all of my others.

I switched the flat trigger on a X Carry Legion to a slightly curved Grayguns unit. It didn't help the accuracy any, but it did feel better on my finger.

 

[Amishman44]

I switched the flat trigger on a X Carry Legion to a slightly curved Grayguns unit. It didn't help the accuracy any, but it did feel better on my finger.

Do you like the Greyguns unit??? So much of this is personal preference...
I like a flat-faced trigger on a few of my pistols, but would never have one on a revolver!!!

 

[cedartop]

Do you like the Greyguns unit??? So much of this is personal preference...
I like a flat-faced trigger on a few of my pistols, but would never have one on a revolver!!!

I do like it, but due to the inaccuracy issues that gun doesn't seem a lot of use.

 

[88E30M50]

I generally like flat faced triggers, but it really depends on the gun. I don’t like the GreyGuns flat triggers I’ve put in a couple of my P229/P226s and have been going back to the factory trigger shoe. In ARs, a flat trigger is great for a gun I want to settle behind and be accurate with, but for a 10.5” pistol that is intended for CQB style use, the flat trigger seems to feel odd.

 

[gregkl]

^^^^^^^morning 88!

My 1911 has a curved trigger. Seems fine to me but I have never shot one with a flat trigger.

My M&P's currently have the factory hinged in the center curved trigger. I like them okay but I'm getting ready to order either the Timney Alpha or Apex Forward Set trigger. Both are considered flat I believe.

It's not really the curve that is pushing me to try something different but more so the overall action of the trigger. I just really prefer the feel of the 1911 trigger and if I could get something even somewhat close to that on my M&P I might actually shoot it better.

I have a curved trigger on my 15-22. Seems fine though none of my firearms have as much of a pronounced curve as the M&P's do.

 

[88E30M50]

I guess that, for me, a flat face trigger is a non-issue until it is. I don’t mind them and have them on a bunch of guns. On a target AR, they feel pretty good and I do prefer them in that instance. It really depends on how it actually feels in use I guess. The trigger below is the GG Hybrid that I don’t care for. When decocked, it’s at such a severe angle that it feels awkward on the trigger finger.

The one below is much more comfortable to me

 

[Tactically Fat]

I can learn to shoot with any of them.

I do like the FEEL of the trigger pull of the Shield Plus over the older Shield 1.0, though. Not sure that I really notice the difference in the physical geometry of the trigger blade itself, though.

 

[Whip_McCord]

1911/2011 flat faced. Most others I prefer curved but don't really care all that much.

A few years ago I installed a flat trigger on my buddy's 1911. I DID NOT like the feel of that at all. He liked it though, and that's fine. If my finger was flat, the flat trigger might fell ok.

 

[gregkl]

I guess that, for me, a flat face trigger is a non-issue until it is. I don’t mind them and have them on a bunch of guns. On a target AR, they feel pretty good and I do prefer them in that instance. It really depends on how it actually feels in use I guess. The trigger below is the GG Hybrid that I don’t care for. When decocked, it’s at such a severe angle that it feels awkward on the trigger finger.

The one below is much more comfortable to me

Yeah, I can tell just by looking at this one, that I wouldn't like it.

 

[Amishman44]

I do like it, but due to the inaccuracy issues that gun doesn't seem a lot of use.

Aah... inaccuracy is no fun!
I have a flat-faced trigger in two pistols...
The first one is a custom Glock 17 build with the grip cut down and bob-tailed for a custom fit and am using an aftermarket slide and target barrel.
The second one I'm currently working on, also doing some customization to it, is a Glock 36 single stack .45 acp...
I kinda prefer things that fit my hand size specifically...

 

[MrNewVegas]

I personally like a flat trigger. With my grip positioning it fits comfortably and the break/pull is better imo

 

[gregkl]

Never mind. I am losing my mind. I was looking at the Apex flat trigger. Sheesh.