Received my Timney Skeletonized 4# SS Trigger last week and did the install. It was not quite a drop-in install. The assembly wasn’t seating properly because it was touching the inner part of the housing, so I had to shave a little metal off the trigger body where it was contacting inner front trigger housing… The installation only took about 20 minutes. I took my time and extra care not to file too much.
The trigger pull is freakin amazing! No Creep, …No Over Travel. The Timney breaks like glass. The difference between the factory trigger and the Timney is HUGE.
I plan to take her out to the range next week to check for safe functionality. I don’t foresee any problems.
Perhaps it’s time to get me that Millett TRS-1 to really test accuracy on my 15T.
Anyway, hadn’t had the time to post a photo till now…
[b]Thought I’d post a video clip demonstrating the Timney’s pull.
This is a single stage 4 pound pull model. Note how crisp it breaks and the lack of creep at the time the hammer engages. This is a humongous difference from the factory S&W trigger assembly my 15T came with.
no way! .223 rifle bullets at home? everyone who does research on the internet knows they’ll go through your walls into the next house and kill your neighbour and his dog.
either that, or they’ll break up and deflect when they hit light twigs and leaves (like in 'nam).
so, don’t use .223 for home defense unless you live in a grass hut where there will be no overpenetration danger.
The way I always look at it is the bad guy will most likely be armed with a handgun. If I am also armed with a handgun, it is a fair fight (equal fire power).
Since it is MY HOME, I should have home field advantage, meaning superior fire power.
Well just to add gas to the fire…if it weren’t for the hostage issue…I would say a 12 guage shotgun would be the best for HD. Nasty at house distance with 00buck. Other than that…I would much rather shoot them with a .223 than a 9mm or .45 or .38 or…
Sorry for the late response. Got called off on assignment and just made it back.
Specific HD scenario or situation was not given so I’ll do my best to explain my answer and reasoning behind it.
I (we) live in a one story 4 bedroom home . All rooms are in close proximity of each other. I’m raising 4 kids. Got divorced 10 years ago.
I’ve carried and shot 1911 platform handguns for at least 25 years. Years ago I had a small shop where I built, modified and customized 1911s. I carry 24/7. My 1911 is extremely accurate , specially at self defence CQB distances. POA to POI is set at 20 feet.
.223 ammo would most likely over-penetrate and therefore a very high propensity for friendly fire casualty (my children) would exist in a home environment Also, my BUIS POA/POI is set at 75 feet and co-witnessed with my557. 4X Magnifier would have to be deployed to flip-up rear BUIS. Front BUIS is usually down so it would also have to be deployed.
15T is always secured unloaded in a Pelican 1700, which is kept in the closet or the trunk of one of my vehicles. Quick acquisition of my Carbine in a sudden, unexpected, unanticipated HD/SD situation is virtually impossible.
When not on my person being carried in a OWB or IWB holster, my loaded 1911 is always at arms length away. With that being said, there’s always the possibility that one will arrive home after the Perp has broken in and is still there. How many here [legally] conceal carry a loaded AR-15 full time??
BTW, Why do Troops carry an M16/M4 and a sidearm?
I’m totally enjoying my 15T and I learn from you Guys and this Forum everyday. My opinions are submitted with the utmost respect to all that come across them.
just kidding.
