How does trigger reset influence follow-up shots with a striker-fired pistol?

• A. A proper reset allows shooting again without resetting the trigger fully, enabling faster accurate follow-up shots.
• B. Resetting the trigger prevents any follow-up shots.
• C. The reset has no effect on follow-up shots.
• D. You must fully release and re-squeeze for each shot.

Answer: (A)

Trigger reset is the point in the trigger’s travel where the sear re-engages after a shot is fired. With a properly set reset, you can lift your finger slightly, let the trigger reset, and then press again without pulling all the way back to the initial take-up. That allows a follow-up shot to fire quickly and with a consistent break, improving speed and accuracy in rapid-fire sequences. Because you don’t have to fully release and re-squeeze from the start each time, your finger stays near the trigger wall, helping you stay on target. The other options aren’t accurate because resetting does not prevent follow-up shots; it actually enables them, the reset does have an effect on how quickly you can fire again, and you don’t have to fully release for every shot.