2 stage AR trigger recommendations?

[Lefty2506]

I'm looking for a recommendation for a fully adjustable 2 stage trigger for an AR build that I want to do. I used to shoot NRA High-power (across the course), and I ran the 2 stage jewel which I REALLY liked. I also shot 3 position small bore and air rifle in college (long time ago) with the Anschutz 54 super match, so I freely admit that I'm a trigger snob . I've currently got a couple of Rock River NM triggers that I'm using. They are okay, but I'm looking for something substantially better that's equivalent (or better) in quality and adjustability (weight of each stage, sear engagement, over travel) to my Jewel. Any suggestions?

Thanks!
Mark

 

[SG4247]

AR Gold

Simply the best.

 

[Stumpy1]

Most everyone uses the geissele High Speed National Match trigger on a service rifle for good reason.

https://geissele.com/rifle-parts/lower-parts/triggers.html

https://geissele.com/hi-speed-national-match-trigger-set.html

Hope this helps,

Frank

 

[Bamban]

Most everyone uses the geissele High Speed National Match trigger on a service rifle for good reason.

https://geissele.com/rifle-parts/lower-parts/triggers.html

https://geissele.com/hi-speed-national-match-trigger-set.html

Hope this helps,

Frank

This^^^

 

[akajun]

For the Hat trick, The Geissele HSNM trigger is the best. You will never have to worry about not making weight again. And I know what you mean about the Jewel, they were nice but for simplicity I use either RRANM or the Geissele.
BTW IF you want a Jewel I have a good used one Id part with.

 

[XTR]

Geissele

 

[Mark M.]

Geissele Hi Speed

 

[skeeljc]

+1 for the Geissele High Speed National Match. Go to their website and read about it.

 

[Lefty2506]

For the Hat trick, The Geissele HSNM trigger is the best. You will never have to worry about not making weight again. And I know what you mean about the Jewel, they were nice but for simplicity I use either RRANM or the Geissele.
BTW IF you want a Jewel I have a good used one Id part with.

Thanks! I take a look at the HSNM.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

How bout a triggertech?

 

[Lefty2506]

Based on the description, the HSNM is what I'm looking for. It's going on the Bill of Materials.

 

[Downhill]

I was surprised with the LaRue MBT.

 

[jelenko]

How bout a triggertech?

Depends on application. If for Service Rifle, it needs to be 4.5lb total pull weight => the Combat model would be a consideration. The Adaptable one would, I think, require too heavy a second stage.
Otherwise, TT, I think, is a great choice. The break is crisper than the Geissele.
Because I shoot a 'match' rifle I'm not bound by the 4.5lb requirement and tried the AR Diamond. I returned it because the second stage was too heavy for me vs what can be done with the Geissele. If they would just enable distribution of weight to the first stage I'd be in line.
Right now, my Geissele's are set to 1lb 10oz first and 6oz second. Getting the first stage lower would be great.

 

[Siko12]

La Rue MBT, very clean break, comes at 4.5# IIRC and includes a heavier spring, two stage trigger. $129 or on sale couple times a year for $99. I installed one over Christmas, huge difference over the stock trigger in my PSA lower.

 

[jelenko]

FYI. I've tried Timney's Calvin Elite and their Daniel Horner. The Calvin Elite was OK but, again for me, too heavy.
The Daniel Horner was actually pretty cool - except there is a lot of creep in the second stage. So much, it took me a while to figure where the second stage started. Part of this was the 'wall' to the second stage was not 'hard'. Talking to a Timney tech, his response was 'you don't notice it if you pull the trigger fast'.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Depends on application. If for Service Rifle, it needs to be 4.5lb total pull weight => the Combat model would be a consideration. The Adaptable one would, I think, require too heavy a second stage.
Otherwise, TT, I think, is a great choice. The break is crisper than the Geissele.
Because I shoot a 'match' rifle I'm not bound by the 4.5lb requirement and tried the AR Diamond. I returned it because the second stage was too heavy for me vs what can be done with the Geissele. If they would just enable distribution of weight to the first stage I'd be in line.
Right now, my Geissele's are set to 1lb 10oz first and 6oz second. Getting the first stage lower would be great.

I didnt realize it was for a nm rifle on this build, seemed like thats the path we took because he used to shoot SR- nevermind!!

 

[Bamban]

FYI. Talking to a Timney tech, his response was 'you don't notice it if you pull the trigger fast'.

There you go, bud. You just found out the secret to 20X clean at 6.... lol

 

[jelenko]

There you go, bud. You just found out the secret to 20X clean at 6.... lol

 

[ronsatspokane]

People are recommending some pretty high dollar triggers. All of them are very good but are they $200 better than a Rock River? Not in my opinion and I like good triggers.

 

[DRNewcomb]

Back before anyone made drop-in AR triggers, Frank White did a really slick job of modifying the factory trigger to an interesting reverse two-stage.