Trigger Technique: Understanding the Basics
No matter what handgun you're shooting, you won't be able to use it well without understanding the basics of proper trigger control. Here's an examination of the technique.
Rifle Trigger Technique: Methods & Mechanics
Embrace the Zen of trigger control in your precision rifle. Slow down to go fast. Here are a few tricks from our Rifles editor.
Trigger Reset: Should You Use It?
Many of today's handguns have a short-reset point, where the trigger mechanism "resets" at a shorter point to allow for a shorter trigger pull. Should you take advantage of this feature? See what the experts say.
Trigger-Control Tips: Slapping vs. Resetting
The forward movement of the trigger is just as important as the rearward movement. Here are the pros and cons of slapping the trigger versus riding the reset.
Skills Check: Playing Card Drill
Shooting exercises come in myriad types, so why shouldn’t your targets as well? Here's a fun trick shot with playing cards that will build your shooting skills.
Learning Trigger Control: Reset and Slapping
Much has been written about trigger control since the beginning of shooting. But, the majority of writing on the subject is focused primarily on the rearward movement of the trigger, with little-to-no attention given to the forward movement.
Skills Check: Playing Card Drill
Shooting exercises come in myriad types, so why shouldn’t your targets as well?
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