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AR triggers
« on: November 14, 2014, 11:44:29 AM »
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?

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Re: AR triggers
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2014, 12:07:17 PM »
Interested :yeah:

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Re: AR triggers
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2014, 12:13:32 PM »
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.
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Re: AR triggers
« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2014, 01:32:07 PM »
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.

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Re: AR triggers
« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2014, 01:46:53 PM »
RRA National Match 2 stage triggers are very nice!  Look up the reviews...

I have a new one new in the package if interested.. :chuckle:
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Re: AR triggers
« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2014, 01:59:59 PM »
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.

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Re: AR triggers
« Reply #6 on: November 14, 2014, 04:35:27 PM »
RRA National Match 2 stage triggers are very nice!  Look up the reviews...

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

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

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Re: AR triggers
« Reply #7 on: November 14, 2014, 05:34:38 PM »
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.

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Re: AR triggers
« Reply #8 on: November 14, 2014, 05:35:34 PM »
I would make as close as possible to your other guns triggers.
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Re: AR triggers
« Reply #9 on: November 14, 2014, 05:43:09 PM »
RRA National Match 2 stage triggers are very nice!  Look up the reviews...

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

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


These seem reasonably priced.

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Re: AR triggers
« Reply #10 on: November 14, 2014, 05:52:26 PM »
I've got the 2 stage in my Rock River. I think I paid $125 installed for mine.
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Re: AR triggers
« Reply #11 on: November 14, 2014, 06:03:07 PM »
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.
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Re: AR triggers
« Reply #12 on: November 15, 2014, 03:53:00 PM »
OK dumb question how do you tell which pin size you need? My lower is an Olympic Arms .
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Re: AR triggers
« Reply #13 on: November 15, 2014, 03:59:30 PM »
Standard pins .154. Some of the older guns like colts use the bigger .170.
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Re: AR triggers
« Reply #14 on: November 15, 2014, 06:10:38 PM »
I would make as close as possible to your other guns triggers.
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