Drop in trigger for AR15

[miningshawn]

He will use it for plinking, informal target shooting and home defense. He insist it must be 100% drop in. I think that means he wants it to be adjusted from the factory and he will not be required to adjust it.

I own CMC, Elftmann, Rise Armament, and Triggertech triggers in AR platforms. I have been happy with them all, but I will keep buying Elftmann. The Elftmann 3 gun is my go-to trigger until something as good and cheaper comes along. Rise Armament makes agood, solid, truly drop in trigger for under $100, but I like the crisp reset of the Elftmann closely followed by the TriggerTech.

Realistically, ANY trigger is better than factory for most AR's under $1500. I have also converted all but one of my AR's to a straight trigger - for me it is more user-friendly and predictable.

 

[cw308]

Forgot to mention the LaRue MBT 2 stage , total weight 4.5 lbs. First stage 2.5 second stage 2 they were going for $250. at one time , once they dropped the price to $89. delivered , it's a steal for a great trigger.

 

[YEW PLUCKER]

A friend asked me today what was the best drop in trigger for an AR 15. I had no idea what to tell him. What do you guys have to say on the subject?

I have a Rise Armament trigger in mine. It works nicely.

 

[fatelvis]

Forgot to mention the LaRue MBT 2 stage , total weight 4.5 lbs. First stage 2.5 second stage 2 they were going for $250. at one time , once they dropped the price to $89. delivered , it's a steal for a great trigger.

I bought 3 Larues for $75 each. They are crisp and average 3.75# pull right out of the box.

 

[Tempest]

Tinmey as well.

 

[ebb]

Thanks everyone for responding. I gave them several choices and they can do research on the ones you have given me.

 

[cw308]

Let us know what trigger he went with and how he likes it.

 

[Mr. Ten-X]

The American Gold triggers that I have installed have served their owners well. The most recent triggers that I have been tinkering with are from Midwest Industries. One of those may well have been the best single stage units that I have ever fondled. Super clean, minimal overtravel and very short reset. The last 2 I installed were not quote as clean, but very good nonetheless.

 

[LVLAaron]

I have several different kinds of "cartridge" type drop in triggers.

The AR Gold is by far the best.

American Trigger Corporation - AR Gold Trigger

The AR Gold is an adjustable drop-in module AR platform trigger comes stock at 3 lbs. with a short take up and glass rod break. Used by Jerry Miculek

americantrigger.com

Triggertech is also excellent.


If you want something cheap and great, look at the Velocity Classic. They have a little creep. Wouldn't be my first choice for a precision target rifle but I use them in "everything else"

 

[Downhill]

For just plinking, hard to beat the LaRue MBT. It is my go to aftermarket trigger for the AR platform. Use the factory trigger parts for fishing weights.

 

[Rsadams]

+ how ever many. If I can do it any one can.

Hmmm , what are you talking about... What are you doing that anyone can.???

 

[brokeasajoke]

Hmmm , what are you talking about... What are you doing that anyone can.???

Installing my two Geisseles as opposed to triggers such as Timney or Rise Armament that are completely contained drop in units.

 

[coldboreshot]

A friend asked me today what was the best drop in trigger for an AR 15. I had no idea what to tell him. What do you guys have to say on the subject?

ELF (Elftmann) triggers

 

[DangerRanger]

Larue mbt2s

Or
Alg act for combat style builds

 

[fatelvis]

I have Geissele SSAs (not SSA -E) in two of my rifles, and I can honestly say I cannot tell the difference between them and my two rifles with Larue MBT2s. If anything, the Larues are a bit lighter, 3.75#, and almost a THIRD of the price. Given Larue's reputation for quality, the feel of the trigger, and the price, FOR $80 I'm going with Larues in my next two builds. (If Larue needs me for an ad or commercial, I AM available!) They can just pay me in triggers! LOL

 

[6ShotsOr5?]

+ how ever many. If I can do it any one can.

I’ve tried Jard and Timney. All my ARs are Geissele SSA-E now except one, and that one is a Geissele SSA.

 

[6ShotsOr5?]

I have Geissele SSAs (not SSA -E) in two of my rifles, and I can honestly say I cannot tell the difference between them and my two rifles with Larue MBT2s. If anything, the Larues are a bit lighter, 3.75#, and almost a THIRD of the price. Given Larue's reputation for quality, the feel of the trigger, and the price, FOR $80 I'm going with Larues in my next two builds. (If Larue needs me for an ad or commercial, I AM available!) They can just pay me in triggers! LOL

I know these are great value but I haven’t tried yet. Most likely I would try the LaRue if I ever built another AR. I’ve got the bolt action sickness now.

 

[jkohler]

I really like my Hiperfire competition tigger

 

[Rsadams]

Hmmm , what are you talking about...

Installing my two Geisseles as opposed to triggers such as Timney or Rise Armament that are completely contained drop in units.

Again what has that have to do with my post..??? Ya installing an AR trigger is very simple... Nobody said anything about installing triggers... I said the triggers were hard to beat...

 

[brokeasajoke]

Exactly I plus however many in line I am at recommending a Geissele. Op mentioned drop in wgich would be easier. I was a little apprehensive on my first AR trigger. If I can get a standard style trigger in, any one can and I fully recommend a Geissele. I actually received one that that had too much creep on the 2nd stage. They asked for a few close up pics and sent me a new one. Great customer service.