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My objection to single triggers on double guns isn’t solely based on reliability. Although I have had my share of single trigger mechanical issues. My real objections are personal in nature. Often times my failure to fire on the second shot is a result of me not allowing the trigger to reset. And many of my second shot misses are the result of me hunting the back trigger which doesn’t exist. So these should be considered operator errors. But in a game where a single target can mean the difference between winning and losing, you got to go with what works for you. And it also doesn’t hurt that the double triggers freak everyone else out.
On another note, in a game like doubles trap, a beaver tail forearm is an absolute must.
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I never understood the pigeon shooters obsession with single trigger guns.
P.S. I went to my first flyer shoot in years back last winter and half the guys were shooting automatics. I was shocked.
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Yes, with todays modern double guns, single triggers certainly are the norm. And that has been the case for a long time with over/unders. Today the manufactures have standardized on the few designs that are truly reliable and have proven to perform well.
I have often wondered by more modern manufacturers do not offer both single and double triggers. They clearly figure that the majority of their customers want a Single trigger. Though making a gun with double triggers would be cheaper to make due to less parts needed. I can certainly see the benefit to offering only one design from an overall cost standpoint.
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I don't think it's an obsession, Destry, so much as a result of the evolution of the sport.
I've never had the problem John described himself as having with the inability to switch from double triggers to single, and vice versa. I never have to give it a conscious thought. It just happens. Same thing with some double trigger devotees who say they get mixed up when they try to shoot the rear trigger first, then go to the front one. It just happens for me without any forethought or reminders. We aren't all wired the same, thankfully. I have no problem with "diversity" when it comes to shotgun triggers. My only problem is with narrow minded shotgunners who vocally bash what they don't care for, and that is not directed at anyone in particular participating in this thread. |
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I grew up shooting 1100's and 870's so double triggers were (are) a mystery to me When Remington came out with the 3200, they put on the best single trigger barrel selector ever invented. The safety is on the trailing edge of the receiver, and the safe setting is in the middle. Pushing the safety to the left selects the bottom barrel for first shot. To the left selects the top barrel. Nothing better
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Most are shooting mid level to very expensive o/u shotguns, with a few SXS's mixed in. I believe my first SXS was an NID single trigger, but most of the guns I shoot currently have double triggers. I do not favor one over the other. Going from one to the other isn't a problem, but it did happen that I find myself feeling for the rear trigger when shooting a single trigger. PS. My first gun was a pump gun, and No, I haven't reached 50 yet ![]() |
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Stan,
This was over in Illinois, a state that hasn't hosted flyer shoots for many years. Perhaps most of the boys were new to the sport.
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I’d never shot Colombaire or box birds until about five years ago . And I’ve not seen anyone shooting anything but doubles be it SxS or O/U now bear in mind the place I shoot at the most doesn’t allow semi’s or pumps .
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