Why a SST on a double gun?

[SXS OHIO]

Anyone know why they wanted to produce a SST when the double trigger system is functional, reliable, less expensive to make and faster to operate? Did any of the big makers explain their reasoning for them? Was this the first of the gadgets we really did not need? Or was there a good reason to invent it? In the time of the new repeaters (pumps) that have only one trigger, was it marketing ploy to be like them...just keep pullin that trigger. I really do not understand the need...Thanks all SXS ohio

[B. Dudley]

Maybe it was for the same reason that they came out with the O/U shotgun. People just like some things certain ways and claim they cannot adapt to something different. I hear it all the time that it is Hard to get used to two triggers. But I think it becomes habit pretty quickly.

I do think that there is no better or quicker selector than just moving your finger to the other trigger.

[edgarspencer]

Most of my Parkers are double triggered, it takes me a few shots to get used to, when going back and forth. I suppose I prefer double triggers over selective singles, certainly over non-selective triggers.
I'm not sure why you say a single isn't faster, I believe it is. One thing I do know is many people miss their second shot because they are moving more than their hand when going for the second trigger. As their hand is moving back, the muzzle goes down.

[chris dawe]

Originally Posted by Brian Dudley

Maybe it was for the same reason that they came out with the O/U shotgun. People just like some things certain ways and claim they cannot adapt to something different. I hear it all the time that it is Hard to get used to two triggers. But I think it becomes habit pretty quickly.

I do think that there is no better or quicker selector than just moving your finger to the other trigger.

I agree Brian with the ease of a double trigger set up ...I never had an issue from day one,because I never thought about it...as soon as you start thinking "which trigger ?"when a bird gets up , you'll probably push the top lever and open the gun .

I have a grand total of two with single triggers ,I can use them both just fine ,but they don't look right .

I always thought it was just mans desire to have the next best thing

[B. Dudley]

I should rephrase... A single trigger is certainly faster to pull off the second shot. But double trigger is faster for selection process in a heat of the moment decision.

[Cold Spring]

A single trigger and particularly one in the rear position is nice to have on a frosty morning, in the blind, etc when you had those period cotton work gloves gloves on. Some doubles have as little as 7/8-inch opening between the triggers.

[Big Friend Ten (BFT)]

Originally Posted by Frank Srebro

A single trigger and particularly one in the rear position is nice to have on a frosty morning, in the blind, etc when you had those period cotton work gloves gloves on. Some doubles have as little as 7/8-inch opening between the triggers.

Agreed! Same for hunting Ruff Grouse in the snow. I hate most single triggers but own a 20 gauge Sterlingworth with a Miller which is my late season grouse gun! I also own a Super Fox with a Kautzky single trigger which functions flawlessly on icy cold mornings!

Mark

[Kensal Rise]

Everyone has their preferences... and abilities.

I've shot double triggers all my life. And actually believe they're faster than a single trigger. For me.

As for "sales" advantages, I believe telling someone their length of pull stays consistent also has some weight. But in reality, that "advantage" is just hogwash.

Bottom line, they could charge a premium for a trigger that could fail far more often. Brilliant.

[Brush Buster]

I believe it was a marketing strategy ,same as all of the Short Mag. rifle cartridges of today,totally unnecessary but sell like hot cakes, people in general love gadgets and this would have been something new in Doubles about the same period as the single triggered pumps and semis ! If it was a genuine issue to have a single trigger ,I think the Big gun makers like Parker ,Fox etc would have had it early on , if you think about it ,why not ,Rifles always were single trigger ! Again ,Just my opinion !

[charlie cleveland]

i think each poinnt thats been made here certainly has its merits.. i mostly shoot double triggers..i only have 1 gun with a single trigger its a lc smith 20 ga i only bought it because of the single trigger and ejectors and selector..yep i like them triggers one or two now dont know about 3... charlie