AR replacement trigger advice

[savageshooter86]

Can anyone point me in the direction of the most economical upgrade trigger for better precision shooting? I have a 16" DPMS 5.56/223 and the trigger on it is HORRIBLE. Gritty, feels like it has 4 stages of pull, not consistent, and HEAVY.

Being a 16" carbine length what trigger should I be looking at that will not break the bank(under $200)

 

[Tireguy]

You cannot go wrong with a Rock River National Match 2 stage trigger. It's a crisp 4.5lb pull. In the past few weeks I have seen them for about $125...give or take a few bucks.

Good Luck...Jon

 

[signut]

For the money, a RR two stage is about as good as it gets. Have had several ( like 5+) and they work well; if stoned gently and lubed with a moly grease they are very smooth.

 

[navyrad8r]

savage,
as the others have said..RR 2 stage is a fine choice, I went distinguished on an Armalite 2 stage. with that being said I think the "tactical" geissele models might be up your alley. I currently run their adjustable 2 stagers in a couple of match guns. I can honestly say that they are the nicest triggers I have shot in an AR Platform. I would also say that jewels are nice too. they break often but are easy to fix...and might be a little easier on the wallet. I hope this helps some...please post what your decision was and why.
Holiday cheers,
Doc

 

[savageshooter86]

I currently run their adjustable 2 stagers in a couple of match guns

Which model you have?

I am just curious if it is worth spending the extra $ to get a top end Geissele or not. This isn't a match rifle(yet) but still want it to shoot to my handloads potential. The current trigger won't allow me to do this

 

[nmjwolf]

I have the ssa-e and the high speed match...the ssa-e is not adjustable but imo a great drop in replacement for the mil-spec...you will be impressed.

 

[LRPV]

Geissele is the best I've used. Jard single stage 1.5# adjustable will give you a lighter pull but can be a pain to adjust and I've had two that I just could not get to work at all. RRA 2 stage is good and reliable. I just bought an ALG ( has some affiliation with Geissele) ACT model that is a reworked mil spec that is cleaned up and coated with some of those fancy new slick coatings. It is far and away better than a stock trigger and for $50-$70 a pretty cheap alternative and worth a look if the others are too pricy.

 

[hogpatrol]

Geissele is the best I've used. Jard single stage 1.5# adjustable will give you a lighter pull but can be a pain to adjust and I've had two that I just could not get to work at all. RRA 2 stage is good and reliable. I just bought an ALG ( has some affiliation with Geissele) ACT model that is a reworked mil spec that is cleaned up and coated with some of those fancy new slick coatings. It is far and away better than a stock trigger and for $50-$70 a pretty cheap alternative and worth a look if the others are too pricy.

+1 on this post. Stay away from the Jards, had one & adjusting it was an exercise in futility. I have the Timney and two Geislees. No comparison with the previous two.

 

[B Mize]

With your budget, get a Rock River 2 stage. Miles above a Mil spec trigger.
If you can do a little polishing that will make it a little better.
If you can do a little smith work( or have a smith do it), tweek the first stage spring, change the second stage spring and drill and tap the safety and put a set screw through it for an overtravel adjustment.
You can also put a drop of epoxy on the bottom of the safety and file it down for an overtravel.

I have a Geisslee ??? match and my tuned RRA triggers are very comparable.

 

[brian427cobra]

Just do the "15 Minute AR Trigger Job", and save your pennies for a AR Gold trigger.

 

[mj2evans]

RR trigger for a blaster fun gun. Save the $$$ for next build. And yes, I shoot a G and a RR.

 

[savageshooter86]

went with a Giessele SSA E model. Good thing is I can take it out of this gun and put back in the crappy factory trigger

 

[navyrad8r]

I have the hi-speed national match- Service rifle models. Their sight says $279.00 and Bill is a gentleman to deal with. this might be a bit overkill for your blasting gun but buy once.....
cheers,
doc

 

[jonbearman]

Or you could drop in a chip mcormick trigger for 169.00 or do it really nice with a jewel,I have 4 or 5 of them and they look hard to install,but not really.You can easily go around a pound and have it function perfectly.

 

[savageshooter86]

I decided to go with Giessele just because this is not a dedicated precision AR. It is a fun gun and also keep just in case needed in a defense situation. But since I shoot LR competition and reload, figured try to make this little AR shoot the best it can.

The SSA E seems to provide what I am looking for without as likely chance of a trigger safety issue.

 

[navyrad8r]

great choice brother!
wait til you get to shoot it, shot be some smiling going on ;D
cheers
doc

 

[savageshooter86]

showing I should have it first of next week. Going to finally be able to shoot my AR with confidence

 

[savageshooter86]

Trigger came in the mail today. Installed it in about 20 minutes (never worked on my AR) and it is very nice. Looking forward to shooting this gun now

 

[djtjr]

+1 on the Geissele but may be tough to find for less than 200. its worth spending the extra couple of bucks IMHO.

 

[savageshooter86]

got the SSA E in the mail today and installed it in my rifle. Took me only 20 minutes(should have taken less but had never taken my rifle apart)

I am really liking how this trigger feels. Can't wait to go shoot the rifle now. Very noticeable 1st stage and second stage is smooth. No more fighting my factory DPMS trigger