Rapid Fire pistol settings

[porkchop]

I have a Hammerli 215s and want to set it up for ISSF rapid fire. I don't think I can excel a whole lot at 72, but would like to do the best I can with this pistol or a HS Victor. I have rinks for the 215s and just factory stocks for the Victor. Would the 215s be a better choice because of the trigger adjustability ?
Stan

[Gwhite]

I believe the only US Olympic gold medal won in Rapid Fire was shot with a High Standard. That said, I suspect the Hammerli would be better.

[porkchop]

"I believe the only US Olympic gold medal won in Rapid Fire was shot with a High Standard. That said, I suspect the Hammerli would be better."

With the 215s I have the 1st stage shorter with about 200g and 2nd stage longer with about 800g, for Standard pistol slow stages. Should I change my settings and practice that, like maybe shorter length 2nd stage and/or a little less weight. I really have no idea what would be better, but I'll stick with it and dry fire a lot with the setting.
Stan

[rmca]

Pistol trigger setup is a very personal thing, hence there is no right or wrong answer. It depends on what works for you.
That been said, rapid fire and slow fire require two different setups:

- For rapid fire, most people want a minimum travel of the trigger with the shortest reset possible. Usually a one stage trigger.
- For precision fire, most people want a two stage trigger with some movement on the first, about 50/50 weight distribution, and a "wall" on the second stage, giving a crisp break of the trigger.

This doesn't mean that you have to get one or the other setup to shoot well, but it usually helps to start with it.

Hope this helps

[porkchop]

Yes, I can see a short reset being a big advantage once you get to the faster stages.
Thank you much, Stan