Upgraded trigger for range / competition - Tyrant CNC I.T.T.S Pistol Trigger

I am a gunsmith and retired law enforcement officer / firearms instructor, and I have the Powder River Precision Echelon trigger as well. So, I am evaluating the Tyrant CNC trigger from a gunsmith perspective, as well as comparing it to the PRP trigger.

The both triggers are very nicely made. The Tyrant is a bit more of a flat trigger than the PRP, which a bit more toward a hybrid design. I like the trigger bar pivot pin being threaded, it makes for easier assembly than the PRP pin. Both triggers altered the original trigger pull weight about 9 ounces. My original trigger was 4 lbs 8 oz (average) and both new triggers measured 3 lbs 15 oz trigger pull weights (average of 10 tests each). Now for the difference: The Tyrant trigger has a shorter take-up, a little less than 1/16", while the PRP trigger has about 1/8" take-up. Both pull the same distance after take-up to where the sear breaks and both have the same reset distance. The PRP trigger at rest is forward of 90 degrees and breaks at approximately 90 degrees. The Tyrant at rest is about 90 degrees and breaks a little past 90 degrees. The PRP trigger sits further forward than the Tyrant, with the Tyrant over-travel very near the frame (neither good or bad). Powder River Precision has a separate kit with springs to make the trigger pull even lighter or you can buy the trigger and springs as a package. I believe the springs should only be used in a range / competition handgun. Tyrant CNC does not have a spring kit.

The Tyrant ITTS trigger has very little movement past reset (pre-travel), which means it has little room for grit or grime. The PRP has more pre-travel space, so it has more room for grit or grime. I think both are excellent triggers but I also think the Tyrant is better suited for range / competition instead of Every Day Carry because of the tight tolerance for pre-travel / reset. If you want a better than factory trigger for EDC, I think the Powder River Precision gives a little more tolerance for gunk. Again, both are well made and feel much better than the factory trigger.