m1a/ m14 lock time

[jc89]

Does anyone know what the trigger locktime is on an m1a/m14 2-stage trigger? Of course followthrough is important, I'm just curious.

I'm even curious if say the 3ms locktime of a r700 versus a semiauto is something detectable to most shooters (or human reflex).

 

[Greg Langelius *]

Re: m1a/ m14 lock time

I believe it's pretty comparable to the M1 Garand, seeing they use the same essential construction.

May I ask you why lock time is important to you?

It's my view that lock time is overrated. It is what it is. You build your skills around your tools, such as they are.

The only time I've even noticed lock time was in especially cold weather, with a frontstuffer, after several shots without cleaning. If you're shooting something else and locktime is even noticeable, there's usually something wrong with your cartridge's priming.

Lock time has more importance when the shooting discipline involves motion, either of the gun, or of the target. Shooting movers is a special case, and a faster lock time can make a useful difference. IMHO, for other shooting disciplines, not so much. While some may think that Offhand shooting makes lock time an issue, it's my personal belief that the key issues are mental and physical, and not mechanical.

Greg

 

[Jeffu]

Re: m1a/ m14 lock time

Was just curious, locktime seemed to interest me since people were making a big deal out of a few milliseconds that I started to even wonder if it was noticeable to human reflex

 

[M21guy]

Re: m1a/ m14 lock time


With an M1a concern yourself with build quality (parts/fit), match grade trigger upgrade (lighter/smoother), ammo, and shit ton of practice. Locktime is plenty fast enough.