somewhat of a newb question...double set triggers
 

So I was ready through the 7X57 thread and saw a picture of a rifle with double set triggers. I never really knew what they where (of course, I assumed they were really nice, and expensive) but I kinda figured it was a description of the internal workings. The rifle pictured was single barrel and double triggered...Soooooo that makes me have to ask: What exactly are double set triggers, how they work, what the advantage is, and is there any downfall to them other than price?

RE: somewhat of a newb question...double set triggers
 

Double set triggers have two triggers (obviously). The front one releases the hammer while the back one, when set, turns the front one into a hair trigger.

RE: somewhat of a newb question...double set triggers
 

So it takes two fingers to fire? Middle finger pulls the back trigger which 'loads' the front one as a hair trigger? So you get a hair trigger without the glaring safety concerns....and a really cool looking gun:)

RE: somewhat of a newb question...double set triggers
 

Nope, you pull the backone back first to set the front trigger. then pull the front.

RE: somewhat of a newb question...double set triggers
 

alright, so its still a one finger deal...you pull the 'first' trigger which 'sets' the front hair trigger. While we're here what exactly is a two-stage trigger that I hear about on tactical forums?

RE: somewhat of a newb question...double set triggers
 

Usually, its when you pull the trigger part ways and can feel a trigger block being moved (I think). Like on my beretta 92FS.