Leshiy 2 Trigger Question

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mrbulk

mrbulk

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Honestly curious about how this trigger feels and would like to hear from folks who either have one or have shot one.

I had two other true semiautos (still have one and sold the other) plus a couple of “mechanical semiautos” (actually double actions but one of them was genuinely quite smooth, although still a bit heavy) yet all of them except my Huben were less than optimal.

The mechanical semi actions are exactly that, meaning there is a long, clicky, graunchy, heavy pull until “BANG” which is when it surprises you by finally going off.

The trigger pull on the other true semiauto was very light, very smooth, no hitches during the pull, but again it was “BANG” with no pre-warning. At least it was much easier to get used to though, and after a few shots you kinda knew when it was about to fire.

The K1 Huben is an entirely different story, short light pre-load/1st stage that leads to a solid definite stop, then maybe about a 1.5-2 lb wall with just the slightest creep right before it fires.

What does the Leshiy 2 semi’s trigger feel like in comparison?

Thanks in advance for any responses.👍🏼
 
I have the Leshiy 2 and it takes a while to get used to the trigger. It is a double stage trigger. Once you hit the second stage your not supposed to slowly pull until the bang. This is a hammerless system and it requires a quick abrupt pull on the second stage. If you squeeze it like a normal hammer gun you get a release of air before the valve completely opens and the gun fires. This I believe effects the consistency of the shot cycle which effects accuracy. Some say you shoot it like your taught to shoot an AR rifle in the armed services. Do not expect any adjustment as there is none. I don’t remember what the average trigger pull measures at. It was in a video from Ed back when but I would estimate it around 3 to 4 pounds. Others might correct me on that. So this gun was designed to be a hunting gun with hunting accuracy. With this trigger and the ammo being shot out of a magazine instead of being chambered into the bore as most PCP guns it won’t be a sub MOA gun at 100 yards as a lot of us have become accustomed to at the price level of the Leshiy 2. I had the FX Crown Contiumm and loved the 380 barrel in .22 which was my small game rifle in PA. Almost boring accurate with Hades pellets. I got the Leshiy 2 with .22 and .30 barrels and when the FX Maverick came out I bought a compact in .30 just in case the Leshiy didn’t work out and maybe set it up for some bench competition but I’ll probably be getting rid of the Maverick as I just can’t get into the chassis bull pup look and feel. It shoots great, has a super trigger but I can’t put the Leshiy down. I just love it as it was designed for and don’t expect any more out of it. It’s deadly in my preferred shooting range which is within 60 yards on squirrel size game and in .30 caliber out beyond 100 yards on Groundhogs. I’m thinking of going back to my Crown and set it up for bench competition and see how I do. 
 
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Having owned both and just recently sold my Huben K1 I'll try to compare the best I can. 

I would start by saying they are two very different experiences. 

The Huben K1, in my opinion, isn't a great trigger but it's usable. To me the first stage was kinda the trigger just floating around loosely then hitting the second stage which was a firm stop and then, like mrbulk states, a little creep before the shot.

The Leshiy 2 trigger has two distinct stages. The first stage is just brining the trigger back against the force of the trigger spring. A very light and smooth movement. The second stage wall the trigger comes up against is when it actually starts pushing the valve pin in to release the shot. There is no sear to disengage. To open the valve takes a little bit of travel of the trigger pushing the pin in - so it's not a knife edge like a sear would give. You have to give it a quick squeeze - takes some time to get used to but it's all very repeatable - it always breaks at the same point. I've mastered the trigger for the most part bench shooting the L2, but shooting offhand takes a bit more focus so I don't pull the shot - still working on that.
 
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Wooh, wooh, wooh there. That is NOT how it works and I want to make sure disinformation doesn't get out there. 

The initial release of air being mentioned is NOT projectile propelling air. It is the air in the tiny internal chamber which controls the dwell of the valve. No matter how you pull the trigger fast, slow, medium, allow a little bit of air to escape before the valve opens - the valve will still snap open and closed based on the size of the nozzles controlling the dwell. 

I am sure this it NOTHING LIKE the air bow of the 90s.
 
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Wooh, wooh, wooh there. That is NOT how it works and I want to make sure disinformation doesn't get out there. 

The initial release of air being mentioned is NOT projectile propelling air. It is the air in the tiny internal chamber which controls the dwell of the valve. No matter how you pull the trigger fast, slow, medium, allow a little bit of air to escape before the valve opens - the valve will still snap open and closed based on the size of the nozzles controlling the dwell. 

I am sure this it NOTHING LIKE the air bow of the 90s.
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Okay and point noted. But after owning a Huben, now I am going to have to actually "try in person" an L2 trigger before buying it; perhaps the intentionally-trying-to-be-helpful descriptions so far of the trigger feel and deployment are not fully conveying what it is really like. I am simply trying to find out more about it before parting with my hard-earned cash. If I order now I can get one in April.

The Huben was not cheap but the trigger is quite close to some of the better cock-and-shoot PCPs I have (or had) and I am happy with my K1 so far. Just also wanted a Leshiy 2 but need to see what the trigger is like first.

Statements like, "You have to give it a quick squeeze" and, "...it requires a quick abrupt pull on the second stage. If you squeeze it like a normal hammer gun you get a release of air before the valve completely opens and the gun fires. This I believe effects the consistency of the shot cycle which effects accuracy..." give me great pause about parting with another $1500-$2000.

Is there a video of the trigger actuation available to watch somewhere?
 
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I'll make a video and see if it is helpful for you at all. 

I don't do youtube video, so forgive me in advance for how bad it may suck.

Nothing beats first hand experience. I was pleasantly pleased with the Huben trigger, but I like the Leshiy 2 trigger more. I mean overall I like the L2 more than the Huben due to its extreme flexibility. I can plink .22 at 15fpe, shoot .25 30gr slugs at 65fpe and then .30 50gr pellets at 85fpe - and I can do that with repeatable accuracy and barrel/power changes of all three within about 30 minutes and shoot a few mags of each. Every barrel change is within 1 Mil of re-sighting and that's between calibers and power. 

Another thing to consider - the Huben is very quiet for the amount of power it puts out. The Leshiy 2 needs serious sound reduction depending on your shooting environment. 
 
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I'll make a video and see if it is helpful for you at all. 

Another thing to consider - the Huben is very quiet for the amount of power it puts out. The Leshiy 2 needs serious sound reduction depending on your shooting environment.
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Thanks ctshooter, much appreciate your additional insight, especially about the additional noise. I am a trapped shooter most of the time, trapped in my suburban backyard with just 25 yards over which to shoot and the neighbors do look out their windows at times when I'm shooting something loud enough. But they are cool about it and I wish to keep it that way, so the long range shooting only happens in the summer when I can drive outside city limits. But I still need a semi-quiet gun for the rest of (actually most of) the time. Is there a simple way of adding a moderator to the Leshiy? I have a couple dozen of those that I can spin on at will. Thanks again, look forward to the trigger vid if you can get one made, but no hurry/no pressure.
 
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I'll make a video and see if it is helpful for you at all. 

I don't do youtube video, so forgive me in advance for how bad it may suck.

Nothing beats first hand experience. I was pleasantly pleased with the Huben trigger, but I like the Leshiy 2 trigger more. I mean overall I like the L2 more than the Huben due to its extreme flexibility. I can plink .22 at 15fpe, shoot .25 30gr slugs at 65fpe and then .30 50gr pellets at 85fpe - and I can do that with repeatable accuracy and barrel/power changes of all three within about 30 minutes and shoot a few mags of each. Every barrel change is within 1 Mil of re-sighting and that's between calibers and power. 

Another thing to consider - the Huben is very quiet for the amount of power it puts out. The Leshiy 2 needs serious sound reduction depending on your shooting environment.
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Mrbulk , I described the trigger experience as close as I could and as honest as I could because I feel you should know upfront it is different than most pcp guns in that price range. That said I agree with ctshooter above . I have mastered the trigger pretty well and feel I shoot it as well as any of my other rifles . I have been one of those guys that feel I need a gun set up in every caliber and once tuned ,don’t touch it. But as ctshooter says above the Leshiy is so flexible and easy and quick to change between calibers I plan to use it in .30 cal to hunt groundhogs in the summer and change to .22 for squirrel hunting in the fall. I plan to try making it into an air bow rifle using the FX kit as well. When you have a gun as flexible as this the initial price isn’t as bad. If you can possibly get your hands on a Leshiy 2 would be great to try out the trigger first hand. If you think your going to get one do your homework on all the modifications and accessories before you buy any. There is a great thread on this forum with lots of information and pictures up to 108 pages now. It’s called (EdGun Leshiy 2 ). Good luck
 
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