Proper trigger weighing technique?
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 8:16 pm
The ISSF rules do not go into detail about what lifting technique one should use when checking triggers, more specifically pistol triggers.
Years ago, I was told to lift the weight while your elbows remain on the table. In effect, the lifting is accomplished by straightening your wrists. I was also told that the trigger should clearly support the weight long after it had cleared the table.
Recently, I was told that at some National-level competitions, they are passing triggers that break immediately after the weight feels like it has left the table. And, that if several attempts fail and only one holds for a fraction of a second, the trigger weight is accepted.
Can someone explain 1) what lifting techinque is used at World-level competitions, and 2) is there a generally accepted rule regarding what is considered to be a legal trigger?
TIA
Stan
Years ago, I was told to lift the weight while your elbows remain on the table. In effect, the lifting is accomplished by straightening your wrists. I was also told that the trigger should clearly support the weight long after it had cleared the table.
Recently, I was told that at some National-level competitions, they are passing triggers that break immediately after the weight feels like it has left the table. And, that if several attempts fail and only one holds for a fraction of a second, the trigger weight is accepted.
Can someone explain 1) what lifting techinque is used at World-level competitions, and 2) is there a generally accepted rule regarding what is considered to be a legal trigger?
TIA
Stan