AR triggers

[timberghost72]

So I have upgraded my hunting rifles with Timney 3# triggers and now I want to upgrade my AR's with triggers. I was just thinking of going with Timney's but there are multiple brand options and single/dual stage. I would like to hear some suggestions on brand but more importantly I'd like to hear the pro's/cons of single vs dual stage triggers. Why use one over the other, what situations would one be better etc.. I have not shot a dual stage trigger so I have no reference to feel.

I have one Varmint AR and one carbine. Suggestions?

[brianb231]

Interested

[carpsniperg2]

I use 2 stage in a lot of my hunting AR's. The breaking weight of the 2 stage triggers is usually a lot less then the single stage triggers. For a defensive weapon or a quick shooter the single stages will preform better under rapid fire. For long range shooting the 2 stage triggers are hard to beat.

CMC makes some nice triggers as well as timney.

I have been using the ALG ACT for a lot of builds and putting them in clients rifles. They are not a bank breaker and they have been very good triggers. Most have been breaking right around 5.5-6 pounds.

[fly-by]

I put a CMC single stage in mine and have been pleased. CMC uses tiny snap rings to keep the pins from walking, but they are challenging to install.  I would install in a contained area so you have a chance of finding the ring if it flies off.

[ebusa]

RRA National Match 2 stage triggers are very nice!  Look up the reviews...

I have a new one new in the package if interested..

[skinzner]

Ive done the alg act trigger with jp enterprises reduced power springs and a grip screw that has a allen screw inside of it that takes out the creep and its a huge improvement over a standard trigger.the grip screw can be found by googling ar15 trigger adjusters.

[Biggerhammer]

RRA National Match 2 stage triggers are very nice!  Look up the reviews...

I have a new one new in the package if interested..

I agree , the RRA National Match 2 stage triggers are excellent triggers.

[timberghost72]

I use 2 stage in a lot of my hunting AR's. The breaking weight of the 2 stage triggers is usually a lot less then the single stage triggers. For a defensive weapon or a quick shooter the single stages will preform better under rapid fire. For long range shooting the 2 stage triggers are hard to beat.

CMC makes some nice triggers as well as timney.

I have been using the ALG ACT for a lot of builds and putting them in clients rifles. They are not a bank breaker and they have been very good triggers. Most have been breaking right around 5.5-6 pounds.

This is what I was looking for, application of each trigger. So sounds like for my varmint rifle a 2 stage would be a prefered trigger and my zombie anihilator, a single stage. So now its up to brand of the trigger. Sounds like there are a few good ones out there. I'm on a budget so we'll have to see which one to go with. That and I need to find a place for some good varmint shooting. Not too much around my area.

[Bofire]

I would make as close as possible to your other guns triggers.
Carl

[timberghost72]

RRA National Match 2 stage triggers are very nice!  Look up the reviews...

I have a new one new in the package if interested..

I agree , the RRA National Match 2 stage triggers are excellent triggers.

These seem reasonably priced.

[CAMPMEAT]

I've got the 2 stage in my Rock River. I think I paid $125 installed for mine.

[carpsniperg2]

I use 2 stage in a lot of my hunting AR's. The breaking weight of the 2 stage triggers is usually a lot less then the single stage triggers. For a defensive weapon or a quick shooter the single stages will preform better under rapid fire. For long range shooting the 2 stage triggers are hard to beat.

CMC makes some nice triggers as well as timney.

I have been using the ALG ACT for a lot of builds and putting them in clients rifles. They are not a bank breaker and they have been very good triggers. Most have been breaking right around 5.5-6 pounds.

This is what I was looking for, application of each trigger. So sounds like for my varmint rifle a 2 stage would be a prefered trigger and my zombie anihilator, a single stage. So now its up to brand of the trigger. Sounds like there are a few good ones out there. I'm on a budget so we'll have to see which one to go with. That and I need to find a place for some good varmint shooting. Not too much around my area.

The alg act will run about 65-70 and the rra 2 stage will run about 95-100.

[huntandjeep]

OK dumb question how do you tell which pin size you need? My lower is an Olympic Arms .

[carpsniperg2]

Standard pins .154. Some of the older guns like colts use the bigger .170.

[jay.sharkbait]

I would make as close as possible to your other guns triggers.
Carl

 

[Craig]

Geissele SD-E . Best trigger I have ever used. Have it on my varmint AR.

[Biggerhammer]

Geissele SD-E . Best trigger I have ever used. Have it on my varmint AR.

I've never paid that much attention to Geissele triggers until I just looked up the model you mentioned. I think I'm going to give it a try here soon. I like the first stage pull weight and the second. How does that second stage break?

[timberghost72]

How do the flat triggers compare to the curved ones?

[thinkingman]

RRA National Match 2 stage triggers are very nice!  Look up the reviews...

I have a new one new in the package if interested..

I agree , the RRA National Match 2 stage triggers are excellent triggers.

Holy Schnikes!
BH and I agree for like, the second time!

[Craig]

2nd stage breaks crisp . I like the flat trigger. Makes the weight feel less then it is.

[carpsniperg2]

I have never done very well with flat triggers and sold the 2 that I had.

[Biggerhammer]

RRA National Match 2 stage triggers are very nice!  Look up the reviews...

I have a new one new in the package if interested..

I agree , the RRA National Match 2 stage triggers are excellent triggers.

Holy Schnikes!
BH and I agree for like, the second time!

There was a first time? 

[Hornseeker]

Timely thread for me...
So for you guys that are pushing the limits on tiny little groups of holes at long distance... these 50-100$ triggers can get the job done? You dont have to spend $250 on the super ninja like models??

[CAMPMEAT]

Timney 2 stage in my RRA.

[Special T]

I belive the CMC triggers can be put in either the ar15 or AR10 platforms.

[zike]

I did a search a couple of years ago and found a site that showed how to do a trigger job on an AR for no money. I worked on my AR 10 and it made a heck of an improvement.  Its probably not as good as a single stage drop in trigger, but it's better then the OE trigger.

BTW whats the deal with 2 stage triggers, for hundreds of years the norm was a single stage triggers on sporting guns. I see no advantage to a 2 stage trigger.

[Swag]

I run 2 RRA stage triggers in my carbine rifles but I am a firm believer in the Jard single stage triggers as well.  If you want a very light trigger 1/2-3 pound trigger for those longer shots, you can accomplish this using the jard triggers by simply purchasing the 4 pound trigger package, and simply purchasing the lower weight spring.