Trigger Jobs: How much of a difference does it make on a duty gun?

[YoungPatriot]

For those who had their SP-01 before and after a basic trigger job (duty as opposed to competition) done by Angus, Mink, or any other of the reputable smiths - how much of a difference does it make in the quality of your trigger?  Are there any downsides in terms of long term durability?

Thanks ahead of time for the info.

[schmeky]

YoungPatriot,

I have 6 CZ's, one had the competition hammer installed from the CZ Custom Shop (Angus), the other 5 I did myself.  On a strictly duty weapon, I'm not sure you would realize much benefit.  However, if you combine practice, sport shooting, or competitive shooting, the trigger work could be of benefit.

As far as durability is concerned, I have never seen nor heard of anyone wearing out the hammer hooks and/or the sear on a CZ.  It's possible (as it would be with any sear type pistol), but after thousands of rounds through my CZ's with the competition hammer, the only change I have noticed is a smoother, lighter action, as result of parts wearing in. 

The difference in the action feel and function from stock to the installation of a competition hammer, hammer springs, and subsequent parts smoothing is simply stunning.  You must experience it to fully appreciate the difference.

[philg80]

If this is a "duty" gun only then I would likely stay away from any competition type mods to the gun.  And if I did then I would not have any record of it.  If you have a gun for "duty" and have an AD that causes a shooting then you stand the chance of your trigger job being turned on you and making you look like a gun happy person LOOKING to shoot someone.  Same reason I carry stock ammunition in my guns for personal defence even though I know my reloaded ammunition would be more effective.  If I HAD to use my weapon then there won't be a lawyer there trying to say my ammo was loaded to cause a more gruesome death.  Just my thoughts and opinion.

[Stuart]

a lot will depend on how you shoot the gun. any type of trigger work by a reputable person will make the trigger smoother, more predictable and easier to shoot well.
if you already shoot the gun well..then leave it. if it will help you be more accurate, then it is worth it.
never had a gun wear out its trigger parts sooner because of work done..so don't worry about that.

on a carry/duty gun..I would not take out any safety devices or make it super light.

[SuperIIFT]

I had Angus Shop, Ghost Products
Do the trigger job last week
I am very happy now
Went from a heavy / gritty over 8 # single SA to a 3# 1oz SA
Has nice take up and a positive release
I recomend this modification
Den

[mbott]

If this is a "duty" gun only then I would likely stay away from any competition type mods to the gun.  And if I did then I would not have any record of it.  If you have a gun for "duty" and have an AD that causes a shooting then you stand the chance of your trigger job being turned on you and making you look like a gun happy person LOOKING to shoot someone.  Same reason I carry stock ammunition in my guns for personal defence even though I know my reloaded ammunition would be more effective.  If I HAD to use my weapon then there won't be a lawyer there trying to say my ammo was loaded to cause a more gruesome death.  Just my thoughts and opinion.

Should you have a trigger job done on a duty gun, your agency armorer is just as likely to return it to factory specs the next time he gets his hands on it.

As to the stock ammo statement, I'd like to see just one verifiable cite and not something that starts out with "Mas said ...".  Lawyers I know who have looked into this have yet to find one.

--
Mike

[philg80]

If this is a "duty" gun only then I would likely stay away from any competition type mods to the gun.  And if I did then I would not have any record of it.  If you have a gun for "duty" and have an AD that causes a shooting then you stand the chance of your trigger job being turned on you and making you look like a gun happy person LOOKING to shoot someone.  Same reason I carry stock ammunition in my guns for personal defence even though I know my reloaded ammunition would be more effective.  If I HAD to use my weapon then there won't be a lawyer there trying to say my ammo was loaded to cause a more gruesome death.  Just my thoughts and opinion.

Should you have a trigger job done on a duty gun, your agency armorer is just as likely to return it to factory specs the next time he gets his hands on it.

As to the stock ammo statement, I'd like to see just one verifiable cite and not something that starts out with "Mas said ...".  Lawyers I know who have looked into this have yet to find one.

--
Mike

Let me explain.....the ammo I load is a 115 gr Montana Gold JHP, 8.4 grs Ramshot Silhouette, and a WSP making a velocity of 1520 fps.  I have shot it out of a stock gun with no issues, but it is very "snappy" without my open gun comp.