Got asked about these by E mail from another BB, I had mentioned putting one on my 870 TB claycruncher.So, here it is....
A trigger shoe is a small device that clamps onto the trigger and widens the contact area. Most attach with setscrews, some smiths use a bit of lite Loctite to secure them.
Most shotgun triggers are too heavy for best work. A slap trigger for wingshooting should not run over 6 lbs, and lighter is better. A slug shooter/"Serious" shotgun trigger should run 3-4 lbs, IMO.
A trigger shoe will not make the pull lighter, but the greater contact surface makes it FEEL lighter, and better control and a cleaner sear release results.
Caveats:
First, not a fix for a heavy,gritty trigger with lots of creep. It's an improvement for a clean but heavy trigger.
Second,whatever shoe you put on your trigger should NEVER extend to the limits of the trigger guard,for reasons I hope and pray are obvious.
Third, not everyone likes them. Back when I was doing lots of serious handgunning, I liked wide triggers with serrations on S/A autos, and narrow, smooth triggers for D/A work with revolvers.Since I tend to use just the fingertip even when "Slapping" the trigger in fast shotgun work, I favor the shoe. Others' results may differ.
Fourth, it's no panacea for sloppy technique. IMO, folks with good trigger control will reap the most benefit from a shoe, tho those of us with so-so control will still get a little advantage.Bad technique still means bad results.
Finally, at less than $20 for most trigger shoes, this may be the most economical way to enhance your shooting results.
HTH....
A trigger shoe is a small device that clamps onto the trigger and widens the contact area. Most attach with setscrews, some smiths use a bit of lite Loctite to secure them.
Most shotgun triggers are too heavy for best work. A slap trigger for wingshooting should not run over 6 lbs, and lighter is better. A slug shooter/"Serious" shotgun trigger should run 3-4 lbs, IMO.
A trigger shoe will not make the pull lighter, but the greater contact surface makes it FEEL lighter, and better control and a cleaner sear release results.
Caveats:
First, not a fix for a heavy,gritty trigger with lots of creep. It's an improvement for a clean but heavy trigger.
Second,whatever shoe you put on your trigger should NEVER extend to the limits of the trigger guard,for reasons I hope and pray are obvious.
Third, not everyone likes them. Back when I was doing lots of serious handgunning, I liked wide triggers with serrations on S/A autos, and narrow, smooth triggers for D/A work with revolvers.Since I tend to use just the fingertip even when "Slapping" the trigger in fast shotgun work, I favor the shoe. Others' results may differ.
Fourth, it's no panacea for sloppy technique. IMO, folks with good trigger control will reap the most benefit from a shoe, tho those of us with so-so control will still get a little advantage.Bad technique still means bad results.
Finally, at less than $20 for most trigger shoes, this may be the most economical way to enhance your shooting results.
HTH....