Single vs Double Trigger for SxS 12 Gauge??

[oldhammy1]

I am considering buying an inexpensive SxS (Stoeger), but do not know much about single verses double trigger. I do some recreational clay shooting, dove, and quail hunting. I think I could adjust well to either, but don't know enough to make an informed decision. I have also read some forums that talk about more misfiring problems with single trigger doubles than double trigger. If anyone can provide some advice for me, I would greatly appreciate it.

Oldhammy

 

[ArmedBear]

I'd say double. It's cheaper, simpler, more reliable (especially in a cheap shotgun -- but I was watching a Perazzi SST gun malfunction the other day), and you can choose your choke by moving your trigger finger.

Damn quail around here know what blaze orange is, and flush out pretty far away. Yesterday, I hit a few of them, but they just shook off the shot and flew even higher and faster. Shotguns really DO have a limited range!

 

[Rpriestlyjr]

I've got a couple of sxs's, single and double triggers and do prefer the single-selective on my 28 ga. Though I don't mind the double triggers, I feel that it is easier to acquire the second shot with the single than fumbling for the second trigger. As for malfunctions, I've never had one with mechanical triggers, but that problem has happened with inertia triggers as they are set by the gun's recoil. And my double trigger gun has 'doubled' on me once.

 

[oldhammy1]

No Doubt

No doubt about those quail. I live in Southern Arizona, and have been out about 9 times this year. Sure was easy early in the season. You can almost walk right into them and bust them up. Lately all of my reasonable shots are at 40-60 yards, and I can't tell you how many times I have shot one in the air and walked up to see the feathers falling and the bird is long gone. They are really tough. I am going to use either a full or improved modified choke next time I go out to get some more range. I am using the Federal #6 with 3 1/4 Dr. eq, and 1 oz shot to also give me a little more range and stopping power. I haven't come home with less than 4 birds each trip so far, so I can't complain. Thanks for the trigger advice. Anyone else want to chime in?

 

[ClarkEMyers]

Hunting SxS double trigger - serious clays OU single trigger

Hunting SxS double trigger - serious clays OU single trigger.

My generally preferred hunting gun is an open choked English pattern SXS which allows easy use of the double triggers by sliding the hand just a tad - works better for me than a fixed pistol grip and cramping the trigger finger. I do make a choice of barrel as part of the gun mount - not particularly consciously beyond noting the expected distance.

For distant and generally bigger birds and chukkar where I may sling the gun I do use a tighter choked OU - this is more like trap shooting in my eyes.

 

[BozemanMT]

I like the single trigger. Simple, doesn't muck things up, doesn't mess up my manual of arms with rifles (I know, heresay)
but it works for me
I proably really agree with Clark above on the double for hunting and single for clays.
Oh, english stock though.