I've been after this for a while, and finally, FINALLY, got it in the gun and working very close to perfect. All thanks to a recent video put out on how to set it up. I think without this video, you would take a long, long time getting it to work anywhere near it's potential.
First, the steps to get it working.... this is just some comments, watch the video to get the idea, it is really a great job on the vid. The vid is for the DRS, but it's the exact same trigger in the Boss, and Crown match trigger.
DRS trigger
1) setup the intermediary lever EXACTLY as in the video, and then leave it alone. This is crucial to getting it to work at all.
2) holding the trigger back and turning the 2nd stage in until the sear releases is the starting point. Then use the 1st stage trigger to try to eliminate the creep. You may have to move the 2nd stage just a tad out to get all creep gone, but go very slowly and if you get lost, start over from scratch.
Some observations:
I was able to tune my standard Crown trigger to a single stage very light, safe trigger, likely in the 6-8 ounce range. It is a very good single stage trigger and a mediocre two stage trigger. I was happy with this setup and only tried the CMT (Crown Match Trigger) as just a curiosity.
Right now, my CMT is around 10-12 ounces, maybe a bit less. It is a very good trigger. I put a light spring in it and it still returns every time with authority, and is a true two stage trigger. It has the TINIEST amount of creep, which is almost unnoticeable because the trigger is so good. With some experimentation, I am sure it will not only go lighter but be totally glass rod creep free, as it very nearly is now.
I am absolutely sure, that I can go lighter on the trigger spring and it will still return when not fired on the first stage. The leverage is just right for a very light trigger.
Negatives:
The pivot point of the CMT is much farther forward than the stock trigger, so it has a slightly funny feel when you pull it as it moves back and up upon release. I have the blade all the way back for adjustment, so moving it forward to it's more natural feel for my hands will help minimize this feel. It's not bad, just different and you can tune out some of the first stage to also minimize this feeling. The standard trigger has the pivot much closer to the blade, and does not suffer this annoyance. Remember, blade position has a lot to do with this.
There is a very minor amount of wiggle in the trigger, that is also not present in the standard trigger, but nothing objectionable or problematic.
Final thoughts:
The CMT is a fantastic effort from FX, and can be a very fine trigger. If you're stuck on two stage triggers, (true two stage triggers that is) then this is your bably, light, crisp and clean, very nice.
If you like a single stage trigger, I'd stick with the standard. If you like a slightly heavier two stage trigger, the stick with the standard.
Would I buy the CMT again.. in a word, NO. Not that there's anything wrong with it, as there certainly is not. It's just that I'm fine with single stage triggers and the standard is absolutely fantastic in that regard.
A few word about single and two stage triggers:
Some of you may think that single stage triggers are more dangerous. While this theory has some minor merit, remember that nearly all, (certainly 90%) of all powder burners have single stage triggers, and have been proven safe over literally hundreds of years. I would also submit, a lot, (an awful lot) of airguns that "claim" "two stage" triggers are actually single stage triggers with an air gap in the mechanism, making it seem two stage, so you are carrying a gun hanging on the sear, so to speak.
I hope this helps someone who is considering this trigger.
First, the steps to get it working.... this is just some comments, watch the video to get the idea, it is really a great job on the vid. The vid is for the DRS, but it's the exact same trigger in the Boss, and Crown match trigger.
DRS trigger
1) setup the intermediary lever EXACTLY as in the video, and then leave it alone. This is crucial to getting it to work at all.
2) holding the trigger back and turning the 2nd stage in until the sear releases is the starting point. Then use the 1st stage trigger to try to eliminate the creep. You may have to move the 2nd stage just a tad out to get all creep gone, but go very slowly and if you get lost, start over from scratch.
Some observations:
I was able to tune my standard Crown trigger to a single stage very light, safe trigger, likely in the 6-8 ounce range. It is a very good single stage trigger and a mediocre two stage trigger. I was happy with this setup and only tried the CMT (Crown Match Trigger) as just a curiosity.
Right now, my CMT is around 10-12 ounces, maybe a bit less. It is a very good trigger. I put a light spring in it and it still returns every time with authority, and is a true two stage trigger. It has the TINIEST amount of creep, which is almost unnoticeable because the trigger is so good. With some experimentation, I am sure it will not only go lighter but be totally glass rod creep free, as it very nearly is now.
I am absolutely sure, that I can go lighter on the trigger spring and it will still return when not fired on the first stage. The leverage is just right for a very light trigger.
Negatives:
The pivot point of the CMT is much farther forward than the stock trigger, so it has a slightly funny feel when you pull it as it moves back and up upon release. I have the blade all the way back for adjustment, so moving it forward to it's more natural feel for my hands will help minimize this feel. It's not bad, just different and you can tune out some of the first stage to also minimize this feeling. The standard trigger has the pivot much closer to the blade, and does not suffer this annoyance. Remember, blade position has a lot to do with this.
There is a very minor amount of wiggle in the trigger, that is also not present in the standard trigger, but nothing objectionable or problematic.
Final thoughts:
The CMT is a fantastic effort from FX, and can be a very fine trigger. If you're stuck on two stage triggers, (true two stage triggers that is) then this is your bably, light, crisp and clean, very nice.
If you like a single stage trigger, I'd stick with the standard. If you like a slightly heavier two stage trigger, the stick with the standard.
Would I buy the CMT again.. in a word, NO. Not that there's anything wrong with it, as there certainly is not. It's just that I'm fine with single stage triggers and the standard is absolutely fantastic in that regard.
A few word about single and two stage triggers:
Some of you may think that single stage triggers are more dangerous. While this theory has some minor merit, remember that nearly all, (certainly 90%) of all powder burners have single stage triggers, and have been proven safe over literally hundreds of years. I would also submit, a lot, (an awful lot) of airguns that "claim" "two stage" triggers are actually single stage triggers with an air gap in the mechanism, making it seem two stage, so you are carrying a gun hanging on the sear, so to speak.
I hope this helps someone who is considering this trigger.
