DA vs. SA trigger

[Atl_Matt]

So the big day is getting here where I finalize the specs for my CGW 97 BE copperhead. I've ordered the gun as a DA/SA to match the manual of arms on my Shadow. That said, really like the straight trigger and want the best range, competition setup I can. What are your experiences on single action only versus DA/SA for the CGW modified 97? Thanks. Matt

[cdhbrad]

I have both a 75B and a 97B-E that were modified by CGW to be SAO and I use the #5SAO trigger in both.  I also have a CZ Custom Accu Shadow Lite that is DA/SA.  The SAO triggers in the two CGW guns are my favorites of the three guns.  I just shoot the SAO pistols better than I do the Shadow even though the weight of the SA trigger pull in the Shadow is very light.  Except for an XDm and a GCW modified PCR, all my other semi-auto pistols are 1911 style guns so I probably shoot the SA guns better.  I also like the flatter triggers in the 75 and 97 over the feel of the trigger in the Shadow. 

Regardless of the trigger style you choose, you will really like the 97B-E when you get it in your hands.  The Copperheads turn out really well too.  All the Cerakote work on those is done by Bunker Arms, which is located where I live, and I've seen many of the CGW guns go through his shop.  The color is a proprietary blend that he developed with CGW and will only put onto CGW guns.  In fact, he did the Cerakote on my PCR when it was being built by CGW and I wanted it to be a Bi-Tone to look like my 75B and 97B-E which have hard chrome frames and black slides.  At the time, they didn't have a good shop to do the work and I introduced them to Bunker Arms.         

[Atl_Matt]

Great feedback - truly appreciated. I'm going to seriously think about going to single action only because, like you I like the flat triggers and generally shoot 1911s well. Many thanks.

[kevinusa]

Good luck Matt,

I ordered a 97BE in all brushed chrome with the single action a few days ago. Already have a 97BDE in Burned Bronze. You should get yours before me, the chrome shop is taking a long time they told me

[Atl_Matt]

I'll post up some pics and range report when I get it.

I need to get back and brush up on my bullseye shooting skills a bit. I've been shooting for speed / scoring accuracy for awhile and I know I've developed some bad habits that help me shoot fast with relative accuracy at short-mid distances but will hurt me when trying to see what a pistol with this guns' inherent accuracy is capable of. Might also requisition a new set of eyes since mine are of that age where I know it's one of my practical limits in terms of pistol accuracy.

Thanks guys.

[Joe L]

I ordered my 97B"E" as SAO and couldn't be happier with it.  My 75B is a home made SAO so they are very similar.  I have a 3.5+ lb trigger pull on the 97B"E" for bullseye and it works very, very well and makes big holes, too. 

There is a video in an earlier post where I shot two really good groups in a row with my 97B"E" at 100 yards.  Even as good as the plastic P-09!! 

Joe

[AZ_CZ]

I did the SA conversion and wouldn't go back. My DA/SA was nice but I only used it in SA mode.