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hellcat factory trigger pull

Bassbob said:
My buddy has an Apex in his Shield 9. I shot it and was underwhelmed. I think he just did the trigger though, not the whole drop in kit with the sear. I would consider it in my .45, but I shoot that gun too well to screw with it.
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I installed the sear kit myself.


If you decide to install the complete kit yourself id caution to be aware to that you will need to drift the rear sight to replace the striker block that is installed underneath the rear sight. The striker block is under spring tension and it will go flying if you don't drift the sights slowly. The kit comes with a tool to make the swap easier.
 
10mmLife said:
I installed the sear kit myself.


If you decide to install the complete kit yourself id caution to be aware to that you will need to drift the rear sight to replace the striker block that is installed underneath the rear sight. The striker block is under spring tension and it will go flying if you don't drift the sights slowly. The kit comes with a tool to make the swap easier.
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The Talon tool. I just watched the video. I do want to do the whole kit and I think I may swap out the sights at the same time.
 
10mmLife said:
Does the Hellcat in question have a manual safety?

If not I'd reconsider putting a lighter trigger in it for concealed carry. Like @Bassbob stated above that most 1911s have a trigger in the 5lb range, they also have a manual safety and grip safety.

I personally wouldn't recommend a lighter trigger in a concealed carry piece unless it had some form of safety especially considering I carry IWB appendix and I've grown really attached to having all my man parts intact and wish to keep it that way.
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One reason I want to switch triggers is because if any lateral force is applied to the trigger before the safety shoe is depressed it may not fire. Now, I have not personally had this happen to me on the range but I can recreate the issue if I try. The apex trigger solves this and gives a lighter trigger pull.
 
10mmLife said:
Does the Hellcat in question have a manual safety?

If not I'd reconsider putting a lighter trigger in it for concealed carry. Like @Bassbob stated above that most 1911s have a trigger in the 5lb range, they also have a manual safety and grip safety.

I personally wouldn't recommend a lighter trigger in a concealed carry piece unless it had some form of safety especially considering I carry IWB appendix and I've grown really attached to having all my man parts intact and wish to keep it that way.
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I'm not worried about how light it is but rather worried that if ever used as a self defense weapon, there is an argument that it is not up to factory standards and thus a reason to shoot. I have around 5 pistols and shoot them all well. While I agree I wouldn't want something lighter on a carry gun, its not exactly what I'm worried about.
 
gkc said:
I'm not worried about how light it is but rather worried that if ever used as a self defense weapon, there is an argument that it is not up to factory standards and thus a reason to shoot. I have around 5 pistols and shoot them all well. While I agree I wouldn't want something lighter on a carry gun, its not exactly what I'm worried about.
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That argument really only exists on the internet.
 
gkc said:
I'm not worried about how light it is but rather worried that if ever used as a self defense weapon, there is an argument that it is not up to factory standards and thus a reason to shoot. I have around 5 pistols and shoot them all well. While I agree I wouldn't want something lighter on a carry gun, its not exactly what I'm worried about.
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Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer or legal expert though I have researched this subject.

In a justified self defense incident no amount of accessories make a difference to how you defended yourself as long as you were legally defending yourself in the moment. Legal justification has a different meaning in every state and it's best you do your homework on what it means in your area.

The only way I can see a modified trigger being used against you is if there's a negligent discharge caused by the modified trigger. Though either way a negligent discharge where someone is injured will fall back to the owner of the firearm either way.
 
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