Trigger Recommendations for AR

[Copperwood]

I have a colt AR and I wanted to know if anyone had any experience with a good single stage Trigger? I want around 2-3lbs

[EmeraldBullet]

I use a blackrain 3 lb trigger for my sig m716. I would recommend blackrain as a brand, high quality stuff.

[quarterstaff]

My boy got me a Gisselle, I would have never paid the money for it but I really like the crisp break, mine is a 2 stage but I prefer that. That being said as far as AR's go my only experience is with the stock trigger.

[EmeraldBullet]

I almost bought a Gisselle, those are definitely high quality as well. Only reason I didn't buy a Gisselle is the shop I was at would've had to order it, and they had a comparable blackrain on hand.

I understand trying to save money where you can, but gun accessories are one area where I will pay out the extra cash to own top end. For starters, the more expensive stuff is higher quality, and if you shoot a lot, that alone makes it worth it.

The other thing is, gun accessories are very liquid, you can sell them very quickly for almost what you bought them for. If you buy an upper end trigger and later come into a rough time, you would have no problem selling it if you really had to.
 

[yorketransport]

I have a CMC Trigger in my AR and I love it. I think it's the 3.5# version.

[b23]

I have a CMC Trigger in my AR and I love it. I think it's the 3.5# version.

X2

For a simple drop in single stage that won't break the bank, CMC is a very good choice.  I've put a couple of their 3-3.5 lb triggers in AR's and they run flawless.  I believe their 3-3.5 is the lightest trigger they have but both of mine are actually well under 3lbs.  If you search around on the WWW you can usually find them under $150.

[Special T]

I've shot ARS with Timny triggers and CMC. With the flat trigger  CMC can be used in either a AR15 or AR10 I found them easy to bump fire 3-8round bursts.

That said I think it's pretty amazing what you can accomplish with some sandpaper and polishing  up the contact surfaces. I think it's a great way to get to know a weapon.

[kisfish]

following along

[AWS]

I'm in the same boat, I have a beautiful custom AR with a BTE Competition trigger in it.  While it breaks like glass and I can shoot sub 1/2" groups with it at 3.5# it just feels too heavy to me as I'm used to target triggers on bolt guns.  A good friend suggested a JARD trigger and I'm going to go that way when I get a break to get some things done.

[Copperwood]

Thanks guys. My hunting rifle has a really light trigger pull around 1.5 pounds and it is much easier to shoot than my factory trigger jobs. I don't care much for the 2 stage triggers but it sounds like I have a few options now.

[timberghost72]

What is everyones thoughts on RRA 2 stage triggers? I purchased one last week for my varmint/target AR but haven't installed it yet. It was $99.00 so hoping it is a decent trigger.

[elkaholic123]

I'm in the same boat, I have a beautiful custom AR with a BTE Competition trigger in it.  While it breaks like glass and I can shoot sub 1/2" groups with it at 3.5# it just feels too heavy to me as I'm used to target triggers on bolt guns.  A good friend suggested a JARD trigger and I'm going to go that way when I get a break to get some things done.

I have a JARD trigger in my DPMS .204 LR and really like it compared to factory trigger.   

[CaNINE]

I realize you're looking for a single stage...but I recommend you look at the LaRue MTB 2-stage.  I'm a big fan of jewell triggers on my bolt guns so I wasnt sure I'd like a 2-stage on my AR's but I'm really diggin' the LaRue.  I researched a lot of triggers and decided the LaRue was the best value going at $125.

[gunrinwa]

Geissele SSA 2 and I also run a Timney in my AR10. I like them both. THe SSA is a highspeed shooter the Timney is for my long range carbine.

Both worth the money, and sometimes you can find it on sale online at Primaryarms.

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[JDHasty]

Geissele SDE is the only one I am interested in using any longer.  I use the straight one because it gives a bit more reach. 

https://geissele.com/super-dynamic-enhanced-trigger.html