What's the big deal with moving triggers?

[Betamin]

I'm one of those that likes moving parts on prop guns too. Must be the kid in me. What's funny is I've had non SW fans pick up one of my lightsabers, press on assorted buttons and parts and ask "Does it work?" :lol I think that when you have a realistic looking prop, you pretty much want it to have moving parts for that "It may not really work, but it sure as hell looks like it should.." feeling.

 

[donsolo]

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I think the reason is it makes the prop more accurate,[/b]

Weren't the screws above the trigger of the ESB Solo blaster put there to stop the actors pulling the trigger? A non moving trigger might technically be more accurate
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Obviously there will be exceptions... but that just goes to show you even the actors prefer the working triggers

I think, given the choice, most people would prefer a moving trigger... the problem comes when the price goes up. Some people are willing to sacrifice the added detail if it saves them some money.

 

[Blad]

The best prop and probably the cheapest is an Artasylum TOS Phaser and Tricorder because they make the right noises and evrything works. I don't really care if they are accurate the action makes up for it.

I agree with half the posters who have had friends/kids/parents break the static triggers off props in the expectation that they will work.

My wife made several Lawgivers and other guns with rubber triggers to give a little movement and protect the prop from immediate breakage.




P.S. Thanks Wake for the prompt.

I have some more WIP pictures to go up. The sight is working, grip frame is done and trigger is setup.

 

[Noeland]

I'm one of those guys who warns folks before they pick it up "That trigger doesn't move, please don't pull on it" and so far *knocks on wood* My Mal pistol, static blade runner pistols, and pulse rifles, have not have thier triggers busted off.

I fixed a buddies Icons PR last year though, the trigger had been broken by one of his friends. That takes some doing on an icons too.

I don't mind non moving triggers for a display model one little bit. But if I'm going to be using that sucker in a film I would prefer it had moving triggers because believe it or not, it greatly improves the actors performance.

Just one of those things.

Great thread Matt. :thumbsup


OH, I like blondes.

And brunettes.

Red Heads too.

sometimes dyed purple is even ok . . . .

:love

 

[Darth Detroit]

Are we talking brunette with purple steaks?. Thats hot.

I would want at least ONE part of all my props to move. At least ONE part. It gives it that sence of 'there are many peices to this' feeling to it.

 

[bleyd]

I like a moving trigger cause I know when to make the kapow noise when I'm shooting. You'd be amazed how many average folks will pick up one of my pieces and go wow it really moves. Without the moving trigger they go, Oh it's just a toy, and put it down.
Go figure.

 

[phase pistol]

Don't underestimate the appeal of running up and down the hallway going "BANG. BANG.".

With or without a replica gun in your hand. :lol

- k

 

[Sporak]

For me it's the feeling of having "the real prop" in my hand, or what would have been the real prop.
For example...if we know that the Stormtroopers used real sterlings (with moveable triggers)..then the replica I'm holding should move too...unless its a solid cast resin prop.Then it would make sense that this one wouldn't move 'cause it's a casting of the original prop.

But if we have a professionally made prop replica (as if it's the real thing)...then it should behave as the real piece did for the actors.

 

[Darth Detroit]

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For me it's the feeling of having "the real prop" in my hand, or what would have been the real prop.
For example...if we know that the Stormtroopers used real sterlings (with moveable triggers)..then the replica I'm holding should move too...unless its a solid cast resin prop.Then it would make sense that this one wouldn't move 'cause it's a casting of the original prop.

But if we have a professionally made prop replica (as if it's the real thing)...then it should behave as the real piece did for the actors.
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Couldnt have said it better my self... :thumbsup

 

[MikeyX]

<div class='quotetop'>(Sporak @ Sep 6 2006, 11:18 PM) [snapback]1314265[/snapback]</div>

For me it's the feeling of having "the real prop" in my hand, or what would have been the real prop.
For example...if we know that the Stormtroopers used real sterlings (with moveable triggers)..then the replica I'm holding should move too...unless its a solid cast resin prop.Then it would make sense that this one wouldn't move 'cause it's a casting of the original prop.

But if we have a professionally made prop replica (as if it's the real thing)...then it should behave as the real piece did for the actors.
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That's a solid argument. I've never been fussed about moving triggers before - but then I've never had a replica with a moving trigger. Maybe when the Han EE arrives then I won't like my other replicas so much anymore.

 

[Jedi Lawja]

Moving triggers add a little touch of realism to a prop. This is more evident on a prop that is a part of a costume. My PR has a solid trigger, but I think it would have a better 'feel' if it was functional. For a prop that's just going to be displayed I can understand why a moving trigger is pretty much irrelevant.

As to idiot friends breaking static triggers, one of my friends broke the front trigger on my BR pistol - and it moved. Goes to show, you can make something fool proof, but not DAMN fool proof. <G>

Jay

 

[cayman shen]

A trigger makes it feel more real. Just like having a metal lightsaber feels more "real" than a resin one.

And I don't leave my props on the shelf. I totally play with them. You have to pull the trigger. A prop, to me, is a reaaaalllly nice toy.

Having said that, those of you who let your friends touch your props need to start pounding your buddies into line.

Oh, and brunettes. It's best if they feel real also

 

[Howard]

My 2 cents?

When I place my finger on a trigger the natural reaction is to pull the damn thing - simple as that.
So yeah - spring loaded triggers all the way.

 

[Sluis Van Shipyards]

I like working triggers, but I'm not fanatical about it.

Still I think most people are thinking that with a working trigger, someday the thing may actually fire, just once. :lol

 

[eltee]

I can sit in front of the TV watching Serenity and "backup" the crew with my own gun, pulling the "MOVING" trigger vigorously while making firing noises. :lol

 

[JunkSabers1138]

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Because youalways have that ******* "friend" who wants to pick up your blaster, and pull the trigger... and if its a solid resin blaster the trrigger will breakoff.
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as far as the moving trigger debate, every friggin blaster/pistol/gun prop i have owned has had the trigger replaced at least 2 times due to "HAY THIS IS NICE (snap) OOPSIE". [/b]

These have GOT to be the most truthful posts EVER. :lol I can't tell how many of mine had to get thrown away due to trigger/hammer breakage due to some idiot messing around with them even after I told him NOT TO.

 

[Ripcode]

My real guns MUST have working triggers... :lol

However.. I really don't care if the trigger works on a prop or replica firearm.

 

[Noeland]

You just HAD to start this thread...

I had a friend over today who picked up one of my prized posieden anime replicas and SNAP goes the trigger before I could say a word.

He almost dropped the whole damn thing in a kneejerk reaction to thinking I was going to tackle him or something.

It was tragically funny.

 

[trekkieb47]

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I had a friend over today who picked up one of my prized posieden anime replicas and SNAP goes the trigger before I could say a word.
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:cry

Berry

 

[TK648]

<div class='quotetop'>(juno @ Sep 6 2006, 03:26 PM) [snapback]1314126[/snapback]</div>

I was trying to unload my Mal pistol at a con and freaked out everytime someone picked it up afraid they would pull the trigger right off the thing.

But otherwise, I say screw the moveable trigger -- from now on I'll only buy a gun if it really shoots

Seriously though. . . it matters not to me either way.
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For the above reason alone
I have had a few props over the years ruined by somebody picking it up and point it and pulling the trigger and breaking it off before I could blurt out
..Don'T pull the trigger it will breakkkkkkkkk...TO LATE :angry :confused :cry

my Two cents

TK648