AR single stage trigger recommendations?

[teamRR]

For carbines where I don't want a 2 stage I thought I would be picking up MBT-1S's to finish off some builds and upgrade a few others, unfortunately they have been out of stock for awhile and I haven't had any luck getting a response from LaRue as far as when they may become available again. Seems odd as in the past with their 2S triggers you could pre order and wait a month or two - this time no such option offered (and with the clock ticking on election buying I want to avoid) I am thinking I should see what else is available.

Maybe spring changes and my own polishing is an option or maybe an equivalent on the market. Basically I want a decent crisp 5 lb single stage trigger, prefer non drop in just a quality mil spec sort of thing for carbines that is say less than $100 (if cheaper then great).

Ideas? Thanks!

 

[Spicolii]

geissele

 

[citoriguy]

Geissele - I have them (albeit 2-stage) on all of my builds and they’re damn good. High quality, fits everything, but at a price.

 

[PappyM3]

geissele

Or ALG

 

[teamRR]

Funny whoever posted JP took it down, that kinda looks in the ballpark..

Geissele is great I'm sure but over the top for what I want, looking for more along the lines of a better service rifle trigger I need about 6 of versus super high end. ($100 or less, looking for about 5 lbs single stage).

 

[citoriguy]

Funny whoever posted JP took it down, that kinda looks in the ballpark..

Geissele is great I'm sure but over the top for what I want, looking for more along the lines of a better service rifle trigger I need about 6 of versus super high end.

Then PappyM3 is spot on with ALG. CMMG could be another option too.

 

[84ta406]

ALG like mentioned makes a really nice MIL spec trigger, I believe it's $70-80.

 

[teamRR]

ALG looks good, not available at the moment but can be backordered at least. Looks close to an MBT single stage cost wise too.

 

[PappyM3]

Then PappyM3 is spot on with ALG. CMMG could be another option too.

Yeah, big fan of the ALG ACT for a single stage “combat” trigger type application. I hear the QMS is the same except for the finish and it’s cheaper. But I can’t speak to it as I haven’t used it.

 

[teamRR]

Yeah, big fan of the ALG ACT for a single stage “combat” trigger type application. I hear the QMS is the same except for the finish and it’s cheaper. But I can’t speak to it as I haven’t used it.

Ooh that's good stuff too and I can get those.

 

[teamRR]

Gonna stay tuned here, but ALG looks like a good option. If no better ideas present may order one of each, see how I like them.

 

[DW357]

I realize it’s not what you’re looking for but if you’re spending $100 or less, I say buy a Rise Armament 3.5lb drop in trigger. I bought one a few weeks ago from Brownells for $99 and change shipped.

 

[Tackdriver VillenTactical]

Isn’t the ACT two stage? Mine definitely feels like it is.

Dave

 

[mac1911]

Im a bit stumped on why you dont just use milspec 6lb trigger ? You could always use the 15 minute AR trigger job on a milspec to smooth it out a little?
i think its going to be harder to find that 6lb trigger than a lighter pull? For $100 or less anyway

 

[Tinkermatic]

Rise Armaments super sporting trigger is an awesome bang for buck drop in. $100-$120 range, crisp break, light but not too light, and the reset is super short. Plus it came with anti-walk pins.

 

[Amputee Marksman]

Rise Armaments super sporting trigger is an awesome bang for buck drop in. $100-$120 range, crisp break, light but not too light, and the reset is super short. Plus it came with anti-walk pins.

I have the Rave 140 single stage, 3.5lb pull. It is an excellent trigger. Hard to beat for the money. If you get lucky you can get it for sub $100.

RISE Armament Rave 140 Curved Drop-In Trigger (RA-140 SST Gen 2)

 

[ToddDubya]

Im a bit stumped on why you dont just use milspec 6lb trigger ? You could always use the 15 minute AR trigger job on a milspec to smooth it out a little?
i think its going to be harder to find that 6lb trigger than a lighter pull? For $100 or less anyway

Beat me to it.

 

[PappyM3]

Isn’t the ACT two stage? Mine definitely feels like it is.

Dave

Nope. Single stage. It just has a nice break.

 

[teamRR]

Im a bit stumped on why you dont just use milspec 6lb trigger ? You could always use the 15 minute AR trigger job on a milspec to smooth it out a little?
i think its going to be harder to find that 6lb trigger than a lighter pull? For $100 or less anyway

Really what I want is the equivalent of an mbt1s, which were 80 bucks, 5.5 lbs, good and reliable. Would hold out if I knew they were coming back in stock but been waiting long enough, can't get a response out of them on it, so looking for other options as I am short triggers (been buying lpk's minus the fcg for awhile)..

Actually the mbt2s are absolutely outstanding too and the same $$, but I don't like 2s in a carbine.

That was one question I had, whether it made sense to tune something existing, what springs to use etc. etc.. ?

Never done it that way, am aware people do, but I don't want to end up with something that becomes unreliable. Started looking at springs, certainly is a cheaper option just dont have the experience to know what works and what doesn't, what to polish if so, etc ?

 

[jjm1986]

Cmc single stage flat face is solid.

 

[dcmdon]

When I was a FFL in CT, one year, I went to shot and got deals on roughly 10 different AR triggers with the expectation that I'd sell off the ones I didn't want to keep and still not lose money.

The two single stage triggers I kept were:
1) Timney AR10 trigger - this is the same as their AR15 trigger but it has a stronger hammer spring. So it gives more reliable ignition even in AR15s. Its very fast and pretty good for target work.
2) Geissele Super 3 gun. - this isn't really a single or double stage trigger. Imagine pressing a trigger moves to the rear smoothly for a bit, then the hammer drops without any kind of stop. It feels like you are simply resisting a spring while the trigger moves to the rear and then the gun goes off. Its strange at first but allows you to shoot very quickly with excellent practical accuracy.

 

[dcmdon]

If you are looking for a value in a 2 stage trigger, you can't beat the Rock River Arms. Their match trigger has a 2 stage pull of about 4.5 lbs. Their Varmint trigger has a pull of about 3.5 lbs.

The only difference between the two is the trigger return spring strength. Both use full power hammer springs.

They can be had for about $80.

The deal gets even better if you buy it as part of an "enhanced" lower parts kit from RRA.

With this kind of pricing on a trigger this good, there is no reason to ever have a mil spec type trigger on your rifle again.
At one point in time they offered a 2 stage trigger and ambi selector in a LPK. That was my go-to LPK.

 

[Bodhisattva]

ALG with the purple spring is the shit!

 

[teamRR]

If you are looking for a value in a 2 stage trigger, you can't beat the Rock River Arms. Their match trigger has a 2 stage pull of about 4.5 lbs. Their Varmint trigger has a pull of about 3.5 lbs.

The only difference between the two is the trigger return spring strength. Both use full power hammer springs.

They can be had for about $80.

The deal gets even better if you buy it as part of an "enhanced" lower parts kit from RRA.

With this kind of pricing on a trigger this good, there is no reason to ever have a mil spec type trigger on your rifle again.
At one point in time they offered a 2 stage trigger and ambi selector in a LPK. That was my go-to LPK.

Thanks for that. I really like the mbt2s, they don't leave anything to be desired for me, 3 lbs or something, $80 and $70 if you buy 3 at a time. Never an ftf with various mil spec and commercial ammo across 7.62 & 5.56. But thats for scoped rifles, not interested in 2s for carbines.

 

[teamRR]

On the subject one thing I read in reviews for the DD AR10 variant was they had trouble w/ the Geissele trigger and common mil 7.62 ammo.

One neat feature of 7.62 I find though is even run of the mill ammo produces great results on paper. Almost is cheaper than 5.56 because I need to go to match ammo in 5.56 to accomplish the same. Could very well be my barrels but whatever the case I think even in a bench rifle you want to be able to fire mil ammo in 7.62.

 

[milktree]

I just bought this:

AR15-LP-KT-010 - OEM Mil-Spec AR-15 Lower Parts Kit - AR15Discounts

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Yes, it's a full LPK. The trigger is remarkably good. Not Geisle good, but way better than you'd expect for $50, even without the parts kit.

 

[mikelawtown]

I realize it’s not what you’re looking for but if you’re spending $100 or less, I say buy a Rise Armament 3.5lb drop in trigger. I bought one a few weeks ago from Brownells for $99 and change shipped.

Mine has been awesome , going on 5 years
Sold the Velocity and bought 2 Rise RA-140’s and a CMC

RISE ARMAMENT AR-15 RA-140 RAVE SUPER SPORTING TRIGGER | Brownells

RISE’s RA-140 Super Sporting Trigger (SST) for ARs has been a popular choice for many customers and now it’s even better than ever as the Rave 140. Extreme reliability through enhanced engineering. No take-up — just a smooth, crisp break and a sho...

www.brownells.com

 

[mac1911]

Really what I want is the equivalent of an mbt1s, which were 80 bucks, 5.5 lbs, good and reliable. Would hold out if I knew they were coming back in stock but been waiting long enough, can't get a response out of them on it, so looking for other options as I am short triggers (been buying lpk's minus the fcg for awhile)..

Actually the mbt2s are absolutely outstanding too and the same $$, but I don't like 2s in a carbine.

That was one question I had, whether it made sense to tune something existing, what springs to use etc. etc.. ?

Never done it that way, am aware people do, but I don't want to end up with something that becomes unreliable. Started looking at springs, certainly is a cheaper option just dont have the experience to know what works and what doesn't, what to polish if so, etc ?

Well you could just buy the HD tactical spring from larue and polish a good milspec.
LaRue Tactical HD Trigger Spring - LaRue Tactical
or maybe some of those fancy coated triggers ?

Never used these but they are in stock ?

AR-STONER Enhanced Trigger Group AR-15, LR-308 Single Stage

The AR-STONER™ Enhanced Trigger for the AR-15 and LR-308 (Small Pin .154") is a mil-spec replacement trigger group featuring a non-adjustable...

www.midwayusa.com

 

[ISOTOX]

Patriot Ordinances Factory has well made drop in's. Little pricy but well made. I have installed a few and like them very much.

Triggers Archives - POF-USA

pof-usa.com

 

[DW357]

Mine has been awesome , going on 5 years
Sold the Velocity and bought 2 Rise RA-140’s and a CMC

RISE ARMAMENT AR-15 RA-140 RAVE SUPER SPORTING TRIGGER | Brownells

RISE’s RA-140 Super Sporting Trigger (SST) for ARs has been a popular choice for many customers and now it’s even better than ever as the Rave 140. Extreme reliability through enhanced engineering. No take-up — just a smooth, crisp break and a sho...

www.brownells.com

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