Trigger Pull Weight
Overview
Trigger pull weight is the amount of force required to activate a marker’s trigger, influencing firing speed, control, and shot rhythm.
Key Points
- Lower pull weight increases firing speed but can reduce control.
- Higher pull weight improves accuracy and reduces accidental shots.
- Critical for mechanical markers where firing rhythm is hand driven.
- Influenced by spring tension, microswitch settings, and trigger geometry.
- Impacts fatigue during long games or sustained laning.
Details
Trigger pull weight directly determines how quickly and comfortably a player can fire their marker. This factor is especially important in mechanical and electronic mechanical hybrid formats where rapid finger cycling is required.
Pull weight depends on: Spring tension in mechanical triggers. Microswitch actuation force on electronic markers. Trigger travel distance and geometry. Friction and wear on internal components.
Lighter triggers allow extremely fast firing but can cause: Accidental double fires Reduced stability in snapshots Increased bounce or runaway conditions if improperly tuned
Heavier triggers provide control and stability but reduce maximum firing rate.
Competitive players find a balance that supports gunfighting precision without sacrificing firing capability.
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