I just don't get it. And, they are not the latest, because they have been around a while, on some 1911s as one example. One would think that, if they are so great, they would be found on most guns. But, they aren't. And, I'm pretty sure it's not because of cost. Curve triggers still rule, and I don't see them going the way of the dodo bird any time soon.

The human fingertip is naturally curved. So, it's only fitting that the curved trigger works better, right? And, I'm not just talking out of my ass, either, because I've had the X5 and X6 Supermatch and Open with the flat trigger. The flat one simply feels unnatural. I'm not bashing the flat trigger. Just saying it's not for me.

So, flat trigger fans, give me your viewpoints. And, please, don't turn this into a pissing contest.

I'm with you. I don't get it. My buddy got some fancy flat faced trigger for his kids' M&P22s. I told him it's kinda counter productive to them becoming better shooters. But he wants the "latest and greatest."

I guess I can understand people saying it helps increase leverage. But it feels weird to me. Eh, not my money they're spending.

I have flat triggers on most of my Sigs now. It's a personal preference, but for me they seem to be more forgiving in regard to finger placement which is one less thing that can go wrong when shooting for accuracy.

One of my favorite pistols has a straight trigger. I shoot it very well. But if it had a curved bow I would be just as satisfied if not more so. To me a pivoting straight shoe doesn't feel as 'right' as a curved part. But like many such things, it all comes down to personal preference.

And what some folks think looks the coolest.

I shoot Glocks low-left. I'm too old to change my grip. A flat trigger solves that issue for me. Relatively cheap, certainly easy to install and the result makes me happy. That's why I personally think flat triggers are so great.

I've shot a few pistols with flat triggers. I too don't get the appeal. A curved trigger just fits my booger hook better. I understand it "helps" with a smooth press to the rear, but not so much for me.

Aren't the flat triggers used in just SA fire ? I believe a curved face trigger is best in any side arm for DA shooting. The Sig flat triggers I've seen in P series type Sigs seems to rake forward at the bottom. Now, if those guns are DA first round, that does seem correct. The flat trigger in a 1911 presents itself in a different manner and can make for excellent trigger break.

I generally like curved triggers over flat but I've had a couple of guns where the trigger was too curved or it just curved in the wrong place for me. I've had a couple of CZs like that where I swapped the trigger out for a less curved version.

I don't personally have any straight triggers, but some good reasons for them have just been posted. Too much curvature combined with the size (diameter) of trigger finger can make the tip of the trigger dig into the finger. I have re-shaped many triggers to avoid the discomfort. HK's are particularly painful for me to shoot double action. The short reach SIG and some CZ's also fall into this category for me.

TBK

Flat triggers work for me because I am missing part of my right index finger. Right handed so of course it's my trigger finger.
It's only my fingernail but it's enough that it affects my grip so flat triggers work better for me.

I don’t think I’d ever feel compelled to put one in a rifle, but they’ve made a significant difference for me in SIG Classic line pistols. No more forward-pointing tip jabbing into my finger, and now I can shoot a P226 with gloves on because of the additional room in the trigger guard.

My straight triggers are used in double action (DAK) guns, BTW, and they work just fine without the curve.

For me, It's due to my small hands and short fingers. My M11-A1 has the flat trigger. I'd prefer the stock thicker one or the Gray one out of the Legion series, but the first DA shot feels better with the flat trigger for me.

Same goes for my P320SC. It's a post upgrade specimen with the flatter thinner trigger. Completely different feeling weapon with that trigger for me.

I think a lot of it is hand size and reach... i prefer a long flat trigger to give my gigantic man hands room to breath. Not sure I would like it with a hinged trigger, but i certainly do like it on a 19/2011 pattern gun.

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I have flat triggers on most of my Sigs now. It's a personal preference, but for me they seem to be more forgiving in regard to finger placement

Same here, I found that flat triggers keep the front sight from moving for me. I am sure it is a matter of hand & finger size/shape related to a particular grip shape.

+1 here.
I HATE flat triggers.
edit: I've shot some SAO CZ's with flat triggers and while I'm not a big fan they were alright. The flat triggers that are coming on the SAO Sig's however feel as though they were designed by a sadist who hates you.

I don't know. I don't have any flat triggers on DA/SA guns. I have half my 320's running PELT2 flats and the other half PELT2 curves. If you forced me to choose one or the other on a SIG 320 I would choose the flat. But only by a small margin. The only other gun I run with a flat trigger is my Glock 19. Overwatch Precision TAC I think is what it is called.

So put me in the flat trigger for striker guns. Curved for everything else. I guess I am no help to either side of this discussion.

I am watching this thread because I have never shot a straight trigger, and want to see the "why's" about them.

I'm not a fan of flat triggers.

For me it depends on the pistol and the amount of reach required to get to the trigger shoe. If I can comfortably get the first pad of my trigger finger on the shoe, a flat trigger helps me pull straight to the rear and mitigates movement. I also find flat triggers work best with guns that have trigger pulls less than 6 lbs or so. On my G19.4 a flat faced TAC Overwatch trigger works great, but on my G43, a smooth rounded Overwatch Falx works much better.

Like most interfaces between us humans and mechanical devices, not one size/configuration fits all.

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My straight triggers are used in double action (DAK) guns, BTW, and they work just fine without the curve.

Which trigger are you using? I tried the Grayguns offering when it was first introduced and it did not work with my DAK p220 or p226.