double trigger guns

[busdennis]

are these just old guns or do they have a use in a modern world

 

i was just thinking of getting the cheapest gun i can find till i can afford the gun i want at a game fair next year and as the cheapest guns seem to be double trigger will one be ok for a little clay and pigeon over the winter

 

thanks

[MC]

Do trains still run on steam? (Perhaps in norfolk)

 

Do we still use horse and carts to move goods around? (perhaps in suffolk)

 

Go with a single trigger, it is one less thing to think about.

[Devon Fox]

I honestly dont think it matters, i dont have an issue with double triggers.

 

Some times it can be a bonus being able to select a barrel quicker, perhaps if you are after vermin you might have a fox load in one and something for rabbits in the other?

 

As a starter it might be easier with a single trigger, you can pick up a baikal cheap enough, its really down to you, but i do not see it as a disadvantage myself.

Edited October 15, 2008 by Hot-Shot

[Cosd]

I've been shooting for almost a year now, and have only just got myself a single trigger shottie.

I was using a double trigger over and under and it was absolutely fine. You get used to the two triggers and choosing which you want to fire first is very quick.

 

My advice would be to buy a cheaper two trigger gun if that is all you can stretch to for now, get used to the sport and in time you will be in a better position to choose a gun that suits you, when I first started all the guns looked the same to me..... If it costs you next to nothing you won't have to sell it to get your next gun (which you will) and you have a spare.

 

More important than the triggers is the size, make sure the stock isn't either too long or too short. Mine was too short which is the main reason I bought another.

[THEINVISIBLESCARECROW]

I had a few single trigger guns then my first new gun was a double trigger, in fact two, a 12g o/u & a 410 sxs.

Used them for a few years then bought single triggers again.

The double trigger guns lay in the cab for many many years without being used.

I sold the 410 last year & the 12g recently.

Test fireing I went into double trigger mode no problem what so ever.

I think if you go single trigger first you'll have trouble useing a double after.

Use a double for a while then you can use any.

Double triggers don't slow you down, you still have to release & pull again for the 2nd shot, some people can't master the release & pull on a single trigger.

[sandersj89]

Been shooting for over 30 years, nearly all of that has been with double trigger shot guns and I cant think of any reason for it to be a disadvantage in most situattions.

 

I have recently bought a single trigger gun and think it is very marginally quicker to get the second barrle on it's way but it is very marginal.

 

I would not worry about the trigger so much as finding a gun that suits/fits you as best it can.

[Harnser]

Do trains still run on steam? (Perhaps in norfolk)

 

Do we still use horse and carts to move goods around? (perhaps in suffolk)

 

Go with a single trigger, it is one less thing to think about.

 

Yes you are quite M.C. we do have steam trains in norfolk . The cromer to holt line . Harnser .

[Harnser]

The best of both worlds is the double trigger selector . Fire either trigger first and pull the same trigger again to fire the other barrel . Harnser .

[malkiserow]

I use both types without a problem

[Country_est]

Got single trigger on the O/U and the Semi, have double triggers on both the SbS. I havent found any problem with the changes going either way.

 

Trev

[JR1960]

Do trains still run on steam? (Perhaps in norfolk)

 

Do we still use horse and carts to move goods around? (perhaps in suffolk)

 

Go with a single trigger, it is one less thing to think about.

 

Only the brainpower to think about one thing at a time? (perhaps in Essex)

[JR1960]

Go with the cheapie double trigger for now and when you can afford a single trigger get one and flog the cheapie, you shouldn't lose much, if anything.

 

I still use both, (double S/S & single O/U) but still try pulling the front trigger twice on the double trigger gun if i've been using the single for a while.

Edited October 15, 2008 by JR1960

[Ean76]

Just purchased a DT O/U which is a NE - it is my first shottie. Probably get a few funny looks at the clay ground but I couldn't care less as I now have a gun and can enjoy being able to do the whole course - not just the beginner stand!

 

Then, when finances allow, I will take time in chosing and trying several rather than just grab anything suitable and I will have the DT as a back-up or spare for guests/family to use!

[viking]

The best of both worlds is the double trigger selector . Fire either trigger first and pull the same trigger again to fire the other barrel . Harnser .

 

never herd of that before, whats the reason for the double trigger if you can just use the one,

 

cheers lee

[Brisa]

Just got myself a double trigger bakail o/u and it is my first shotgun, I have used single trigger guns in the past and thought the double trigger would be a burden to me but I can't say I have even thought about it after the first handful of shots. I say go for the double until you can afford something really nice that fits you well.

[Trussman]

I like double triggers on SBS, but not on over 'n unders

[Ferret Master]

never herd of that before, whats the reason for the double trigger if you can just use the one,

 

cheers lee

So you can have it running in double trigger mode as well where you have to pull a trigger for each barrel so you could have different cartridges in for different situations I do believe.

 

FM

[viking]

so with a double trigger you could fire both barrels using either trigger pulled twice?

 

cheers, Lee

[Salop Matt]

So how about a sigle trigger sbs with a selector ? Are these made ? If so what make and model and what can you expect to pay for one ?

 

[pavman]

Do trains still run on steam? (Perhaps in norfolk)

 

Do we still use horse and carts to move goods around? (perhaps in suffolk)

 

Go with a single trigger, it is one less thing to think about.

 

 

Why just last week I came across Doctor Trigger on his way back from Mersea Island in his single horse drawn carriage with steam coming out his ears, apparently he had been on a wild goose chase looking for intelligent life forms, not surprisingly he returned to Suffolk a disappointed man

[MC]

He obviously felt the need to leave suffolk in the first place though. No joy there first?

[pavman]

He obviously felt the need to leave suffolk in the first place though. No joy there first?

 

 

admit it your bored :yp:

[MC]

You and me both by the looks of it

[Harnser]

never herd of that before, whats the reason for the double trigger if you can just use the one,

 

cheers lee

 

Viking ,

The reason for the double selective trigger is that you have instant barrel selection by choosing which barrel you want to fire first and then pull the same trigger again to fire the other barrel . An excellent trigger system for a game gun . Harnser .

[viking]

cheers for that mate, i didnt know that, i thought it was one trigger for one barrel and the other for the other, are all the double triggerdn guns the same then,

 

cheers, Lee