This article has been updated 3-7-2019 to reflect product updates and new trigger options.
I keep getting questions about which triggers will work in a CAV-15 MKII based on my old article on the subject
As may be apparent from my video content and articles here, I now work as the marketing director for KE Arms. So I have had ample opportunity to test KE Arms triggers in the CAV-15 MKII receivers; both Cavalry Arms Corp produced units and GWACS Armory produced units. Given my current position it is unlikely I will test other brands of triggers in the CAV-15 MKII.
The DMR trigger fits into the CAV-15 MKII receiver with no modifications required to the lower, unlike the CMC. It also functions without the use of the Big Pin from Cavalry Manufacturing that is no longer available. The DMR works with standard fire control pins and is secured in place with 2 tensions screws on the sides of the housing that place upward pressure on the pins. This does not cause any reliability issues in the CAV-15 MKII receiver that I encountered with other designs that tension against the bottom.
Generation 2 DMRs install easily in the CAV-15 MKII and do not use tension screws. D-Clips in the housings retain trigger module in the lower with regular mil-spec pins.
KE Arms DMR Trigger and 45 degree selector installed.
The SLT Series Triggers also fit into the CAV-15 MKII with no modifications. They use the same D-Clip style retainers in the bushings that the DMR Generation 2 uses. The SLT triggers also eliminate the traditional disconnector in favor of Sear Link Technogy. This makes the trigger more robust as the hammer does not impact any other parts of the fire control group. It also allows for the selector to be placed on safe regardless of hammer position.
KE Arms SLT-2 and 45 Degree Selector Installed in CAV-15 MKII
The Enhanced Fire Control in NP3 coating is the best option for a shooter looking for a lower cost, but improved mil-spec trigger pull. The hammer and trigger are made from high pressure investment castings. All the engagement surfaces are machined to work optimally together. This combined with the NP3 coating makes for a smooth pull and slick reset.
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The Phoenix Rod and Gun 2 Gun Action Challenge Match ran a special shotgun match earlier this month. I shot it twice; once with my 870 and once with the 1301 Comp, both with Aimpoints mounted in KE Arms mounts.
2nd Place with the 870
1st Place with the 1301
I found the match to be challenging and practical. I enjoy using shotguns in this format more so than in 3 Gun. The stage designs here made it more beneficial to switch to pistol at different points than the recent Tucson 2GACM shotgun match. Shooter choice and options in problem solving are a good thing.
Unfortunately this match suffered from low attendance; and that combined with bureaucratic difficulties with the host range means that 2GACM of any variety is done at Phoenix Rod and Gun Club for the foreseeable future.
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The Tucson Two Gun Action Challenge Match runs shotgun matches as a special event from time to time. The rules and stage design are intended to make it more practical than the shotgun portions of 3 Gun competitions. Any time a shooter runs empty with the shotgun, they can transition to handgun. Mag fed shotguns aren’t automatically in open division. Optics do put a shotgun in open division. Scoring on paper is the best 4 buck shot hits or the slug hit counting as 4 hits. With potentially up to 12 seconds being added per paper target, marksmanship with the shotgun and a good pattern is more important than at many other matches.
Shotguns
I shot the match twice. Once with my Beretta 1301 Comp
And once with my Remington 870
Both shotguns are equipped with Aimpoint Micros in KE Arms mounts. At this match the 870 had a Vortex SPARC2, but I had to modify the sight to make it work due to the longer front lens housing vs the Aimpoint Micro.
For my ammo I used Fiocchi 3-gun branded buckshot and low recoil slugs. For birdshot Federal 7.5 shot.
Trooper Gear Shotgun Shell vest.
Videos
With the 1301 Comp I placed first with a 29 second lead over a mag fed shooter
With the 870 I placed 3rd, with 0.2 seconds between me and second place.
I shot all the stages with the 870 first, then with the 1301 Comp. With the physical nature of a lot of these stages, I thought this would provide a more even balance in comparison between using an auto vs a pump.
Observations
This match was much less of a reloading race than the shotgun portions of 3 gun matches
Accuracy with slugs was critical, as was a good buckshot pattern. The Fiocchi 3 gun loads of Buckshot and Slugs performed great.
Red dots on shotguns continue to make everything much easier including shooting at moving targets, longer distance targets with slugs, and from awkward positions. A red dot with both eyes open has all the speed of a bead sight without the dependency on a consistent cheek weld.
Shooting from different positions is a lot easier with an auto loader. Pumps aren’t necessarily more reliable, and they require more work from unusual positions.
Overall I liked the format, and I would like to see more shotgun events like this.
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