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with 1-4x scope, I use a flat one. With this setup, I want both fast multi-shooting at close range and the ability to fire an accurate shot at further distances. The single-stage trigger has virtual- ly no slack. All parts of this trigger mechanism remain stationary un- til you put your finger on the bow, then - when you break it - the shot immediately follows. In short, you put your finger on the trigger bow, feel the wall right away, press and you're done. That is, simplicity! WHERE DO WE FIND THE USE OF SINGLE-STAGE TRIGGERS? Most duty-grade AR15s have sin- gle-stage triggers. The reason for this is that the military sho- ots mostly with short bursts. In addition, soldiers and officers often carry out their tasks in har- sh weather conditions with gloved hands. Thus, the break of wall must be clear enough to prevent acciden- tal discharges. The single-stage triggers can come in both rounded and flat variants. I would recommend the latter to all those who use their rifles as servi- ce weapons. Certainly, the way the trigger works will appeal to them, and thanks to the shape of the trig- ger (similar to Mil-Spec) and the clear resistance, safety will not be reduced. On the other hand, I re- commend the flat trigger to those who have a bit of a sporting stre- ak and want to use the weapon for both tactical and sport shooting. Thanks to the straight shape of the trigger bow, you will be able to sho- ot even faster, nevertheless, thanks to the constant resistance of 3.5 pounds, still safely. I am using a rounded, single-stage trigger in the Faxon Ultralight, the one I use for shooting classes for students with no previous expe- rience with guns. The carbine is easy to handle because of its low weight. Trigger provides me and my students with a sense of secu- rity, a good feel for the moment of wall breaking, and, thanks to Zero- Creep® technology, smoothness and maximum control when the shot is fired. On the other hand, the flat, single- -stage trigger was found in my 9 mm Faxon Bantam PCC. I use this PCC to shoot short range, often fast drills with a lot of multi-shots. In addition, I often use the PCC during tactical CQB classes. Thanks to the flat shape of the trigger bow, I am able to squeeze a few tenths of a second on the splits between shots without sacrificing safety. The resistance of the tongue is still perfectly perceptible, which contri- butes to safety when quickly put- ting my finger on the trigger for the fastest shot possible. WHAT, ON THE OTHER HAND, IS MIL-SPEC? Basically, a Military Specification. One exactly describes how the military-gra- de trigger should perform. M4A1 car- bine trigger is defined in MIL-C-71186. This standard specifies that the trigger pull should be 5.5-8.5 pounds. The for- ce required to break the trigger is really high. Mil-Spec triggers are hard, but certainly safe. The Duty line triggers are released in two versions when it comes to trig- ger pull force. The first version meets the lower Mil-Spec limit, as the break resistance is evenly 5.5 pounds. It is certainly still a very good trigger, with a firmer, well felt wall, and thanks to the use of the unique ZeroCreep® techno- logy, still running smoothly. I recom- mend this version to all beginners who are just starting their adventure with tactical shooting. On the other hand, the second version of the Duty trigger is no longer within MIL-SPEC, as the trigger breaks at 3.5 pounds. Perso- nally, I like this version very much, as it fits perfectly into our training system in the Sport-Tac formula, designed for versatile shooters with selected ope- rator and sport skills. In this formula, we draw optimization and movement Rounded Tongue drain (curved) Front rounded Tongue drain (curved) FIREARMS