 Trigger trips. But not until there's no lights. It's trying to. It's getting close. I can feel it moving. There's none of that. When you reach the required pressure, it snaps. And if you miss the X-ring, it's not the rifle. This is a marksman's rifle that's built to take it in the field under adverse conditions. So check it out. Go to ctmstore.com, click on Partners, scroll down to Watchtower, and you'll see the deal. Okay? It's a great deal.