I have searched the forum and You Tube and cannot find any how-to on adjusting the Geissele AR style trigger. I shot off a request to Geissele. Anyone with experience adjusting the trigger, to make it lighter? Rifle is the 20" REPR.
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Re: Adjusting the Geissele trigger
Did you try Google? I got this, Google Search Results, in less than a minute when I looked up "Adjusting The Geissele Trigger". Hope it helps.
Did you try Google? I got this, Google Search Results, in less than a minute when I looked up "Adjusting The Geissele Trigger". Hope it helps.
Re: Adjusting the Geissele trigger
Thank you! Funny how you can't pull that off their own website...
Maybe it's a good sign they invest in the triggers and not the webmaster!
Thank you! Funny how you can't pull that off their own website...
Maybe it's a good sign they invest in the triggers and not the webmaster!
Re: Adjusting the Geissele trigger
If I were you, I'd read that pdf over and over again. I read that 3 times over BEFORE I had actually gotten the trigger itself. Then when the trigger came in, I sat down with my lower and took about an hour total reading, "tuning" the first stage and installing everything else with checking the sear engagement then finally tuning the 2nd stage break weight.
You WON'T be disappointed... trust me this is THE best trigger for AR platforms, why? Because it just is. haha
If I were you, I'd read that pdf over and over again. I read that 3 times over BEFORE I had actually gotten the trigger itself. Then when the trigger came in, I sat down with my lower and took about an hour total reading, "tuning" the first stage and installing everything else with checking the sear engagement then finally tuning the 2nd stage break weight.
You WON'T be disappointed... trust me this is THE best trigger for AR platforms, why? Because it just is. haha
Re: Adjusting the Geissele trigger
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pupdawg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If I were you, I'd read that pdf over and over again. I read that 3 times over BEFORE I had actually gotten the trigger itself. Then when the trigger came in, I sat down with my lower and took about an hour total reading, "tuning" the first stage and installing everything else with checking the sear engagement then finally tuning the 2nd stage break weight.
You WON'T be disappointed... trust me this is THE best trigger for AR platforms, why? Because it just is. haha </div></div>
Darn good advise here.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pupdawg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If I were you, I'd read that pdf over and over again. I read that 3 times over BEFORE I had actually gotten the trigger itself. Then when the trigger came in, I sat down with my lower and took about an hour total reading, "tuning" the first stage and installing everything else with checking the sear engagement then finally tuning the 2nd stage break weight.
You WON'T be disappointed... trust me this is THE best trigger for AR platforms, why? Because it just is. haha </div></div>
Darn good advise here.
Re: Adjusting the Geissele trigger
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pupdawg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If I were you, I'd read that pdf over and over again. I read that 3 times over BEFORE I had actually gotten the trigger itself. Then when the trigger came in, I sat down with my lower and took about an hour total reading, "tuning" the first stage and installing everything else with checking the sear engagement then finally tuning the 2nd stage break weight.
You WON'T be disappointed... trust me this is THE best trigger for AR platforms, why? Because it just is. haha </div></div>
Bottom line is the Creedmore post is acurate? First thing I'm doing is getting a trigger pull scale. The Gieselle doesn't feel any lighter than my RRA NM... almost 4 pounds is my guess.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pupdawg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If I were you, I'd read that pdf over and over again. I read that 3 times over BEFORE I had actually gotten the trigger itself. Then when the trigger came in, I sat down with my lower and took about an hour total reading, "tuning" the first stage and installing everything else with checking the sear engagement then finally tuning the 2nd stage break weight.
You WON'T be disappointed... trust me this is THE best trigger for AR platforms, why? Because it just is. haha </div></div>
Bottom line is the Creedmore post is acurate? First thing I'm doing is getting a trigger pull scale. The Gieselle doesn't feel any lighter than my RRA NM... almost 4 pounds is my guess.
Re: Adjusting the Geissele trigger
Yep, the Creedmoor post is accurate. That's the instructions I used after I misplaced my paper copy.
Which trigger do you have? Geissele sells three triggers: the Service Trigger, the DMR trigger, and the Match trigger. That's also the rough order of pull weight, from heavy to light. If you bought the Service trigger I would imagine it won't feel much or any lighter than your Rock River trigger, but it should feel better.
Yep, the Creedmoor post is accurate. That's the instructions I used after I misplaced my paper copy.
Which trigger do you have? Geissele sells three triggers: the Service Trigger, the DMR trigger, and the Match trigger. That's also the rough order of pull weight, from heavy to light. If you bought the Service trigger I would imagine it won't feel much or any lighter than your Rock River trigger, but it should feel better.
Re: Adjusting the Geissele trigger
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: targaflorio</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pupdawg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If I were you, I'd read that pdf over and over again. I read that 3 times over BEFORE I had actually gotten the trigger itself. Then when the trigger came in, I sat down with my lower and took about an hour total reading, "tuning" the first stage and installing everything else with checking the sear engagement then finally tuning the 2nd stage break weight.
You WON'T be disappointed... trust me this is THE best trigger for AR platforms, why? Because it just is. haha </div></div>
Bottom line is the Creedmore post is acurate? First thing I'm doing is getting a trigger pull scale. The Gieselle doesn't feel any lighter than my RRA NM... almost 4 pounds is my guess. </div></div>
You're SURE you have the Geissele HI-SPEED trigger and NOT the Geissele SSA trigger correct? If its the SSA it is NOT adjustable, the HI-SPEED is. Just making sure because you didn't state exactly which trigger you had in the first place.
If it is the SSA then 4 pounds is right for the 2nd stage break weight. This is NOT adjustable.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: targaflorio</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pupdawg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If I were you, I'd read that pdf over and over again. I read that 3 times over BEFORE I had actually gotten the trigger itself. Then when the trigger came in, I sat down with my lower and took about an hour total reading, "tuning" the first stage and installing everything else with checking the sear engagement then finally tuning the 2nd stage break weight.
You WON'T be disappointed... trust me this is THE best trigger for AR platforms, why? Because it just is. haha </div></div>
Bottom line is the Creedmore post is acurate? First thing I'm doing is getting a trigger pull scale. The Gieselle doesn't feel any lighter than my RRA NM... almost 4 pounds is my guess. </div></div>
You're SURE you have the Geissele HI-SPEED trigger and NOT the Geissele SSA trigger correct? If its the SSA it is NOT adjustable, the HI-SPEED is. Just making sure because you didn't state exactly which trigger you had in the first place.
If it is the SSA then 4 pounds is right for the 2nd stage break weight. This is NOT adjustable.
Re: Adjusting the Geissele trigger
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: targaflorio</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have searched the forum and You Tube and cannot find any how-to on adjusting the Geissele AR style trigger. I shot off a request to Geissele. Anyone with experience adjusting the trigger, to make it lighter? Rifle is the 20" REPR. </div></div>
Oh a REPR?.... If this is the trigger the rifle came with then I think its the SSA. Sorry I didn't catch this before...
What you can do (and I'm not responsible for any mishaps from this) is remove the trigger and bend the trigger spring legs up from the beginning of the coils about 15 degrees. Cut the right (mag release side) hammer spring leg 1/3rd shorter (keep in mind that this will reduce your hammer spring force a little). I did this before, but NOT on a SSA trigger as there really is no need for it. Mainly stock "battle" triggers and it works.
I would just leave it how it is or sell it and buy the GA Hi-speed DMR or match trigger.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: targaflorio</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have searched the forum and You Tube and cannot find any how-to on adjusting the Geissele AR style trigger. I shot off a request to Geissele. Anyone with experience adjusting the trigger, to make it lighter? Rifle is the 20" REPR. </div></div>
Oh a REPR?.... If this is the trigger the rifle came with then I think its the SSA. Sorry I didn't catch this before...
What you can do (and I'm not responsible for any mishaps from this) is remove the trigger and bend the trigger spring legs up from the beginning of the coils about 15 degrees. Cut the right (mag release side) hammer spring leg 1/3rd shorter (keep in mind that this will reduce your hammer spring force a little). I did this before, but NOT on a SSA trigger as there really is no need for it. Mainly stock "battle" triggers and it works.
I would just leave it how it is or sell it and buy the GA Hi-speed DMR or match trigger.
Re: Adjusting the Geissele trigger
Thanks all, for the input. I will run with it for the short term. Maybe ask Sean Little to check it out when I see him at Quantico. Is the trigger as good as it gets out of the box or does break in over time? maybe lube might help?
Thanks all, for the input. I will run with it for the short term. Maybe ask Sean Little to check it out when I see him at Quantico. Is the trigger as good as it gets out of the box or does break in over time? maybe lube might help?
Re: Adjusting the Geissele trigger
hmm, did the rifle come with the trigger already installed? Geissele includes some red-colord lube that they tell you to use.
hmm, did the rifle come with the trigger already installed? Geissele includes some red-colord lube that they tell you to use.
Re: Adjusting the Geissele trigger
Already installed. Didn't see any colored lube. Just some ewl.
Already installed. Didn't see any colored lube. Just some ewl.
Re: Adjusting the Geissele trigger
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: targaflorio</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Already installed. Didn't see any colored lube. Just some ewl. </div></div>
So its the Geissele SSA and not the Hi-speed correct?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: targaflorio</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Already installed. Didn't see any colored lube. Just some ewl. </div></div>
So its the Geissele SSA and not the Hi-speed correct?
Re: Adjusting the Geissele trigger
here are the REPR specs: says adjustable Geiselle trigger for the 20" sniper version. not sure what that translates into...
Specifications
Caliber: 7.62 NATO
Barrel Length: 12 & 16" (Med-Light),
18"(Med),
20"(Heavy)
Barrel Construction: Cold Rotary Hammer Forged
Weight (unloaded): 16" barrel: 9.5 lbs;
18" barrel: 10.5 lbs;
20" barrel: 11.25 lbs
Length (overall length): 37.5-40.8" (16" barrel)
40.5-41.5" (20" barrel)
Rate of Fire:55 RPM (Sustained Rate of Fire)
Rifling: 1/10" RH
1/11.25" RH (Optional)
Stock:12" & 16": 6 Position Collapsible VLTOR EMod
18": MagPul UBR
20": MagPul PRS
Pistol Grip: MagPul MIAD
Sights: Folding BUIS
Magazine: 5, 10, 20 Round Mags Available
- One 20 round mag shipped
with each gun where allowed by law
Trigger: 12" & 16" Enhanced Mil-Spec;
18" Non-adjustable Geissele;
20" Adjustable Geissele
Muzzle Device: A2 Flash Hider:
A2 Flash Hider: 7.62 NATO
5/8 X 24 TPI
here are the REPR specs: says adjustable Geiselle trigger for the 20" sniper version. not sure what that translates into...
Specifications
Caliber: 7.62 NATO
Barrel Length: 12 & 16" (Med-Light),
18"(Med),
20"(Heavy)
Barrel Construction: Cold Rotary Hammer Forged
Weight (unloaded): 16" barrel: 9.5 lbs;
18" barrel: 10.5 lbs;
20" barrel: 11.25 lbs
Length (overall length): 37.5-40.8" (16" barrel)
40.5-41.5" (20" barrel)
Rate of Fire:55 RPM (Sustained Rate of Fire)
Rifling: 1/10" RH
1/11.25" RH (Optional)
Stock:12" & 16": 6 Position Collapsible VLTOR EMod
18": MagPul UBR
20": MagPul PRS
Pistol Grip: MagPul MIAD
Sights: Folding BUIS
Magazine: 5, 10, 20 Round Mags Available
- One 20 round mag shipped
with each gun where allowed by law
Trigger: 12" & 16" Enhanced Mil-Spec;
18" Non-adjustable Geissele;
20" Adjustable Geissele
Muzzle Device: A2 Flash Hider:
A2 Flash Hider: 7.62 NATO
5/8 X 24 TPI
Re: Adjusting the Geissele trigger
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pupdawg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Then that would be the Hi-speed trigger. The PDF instructions on page 1 (from the creedmoor site) is what you need to follow to make adjustments.
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mahalo!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pupdawg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Then that would be the Hi-speed trigger. The PDF instructions on page 1 (from the creedmoor site) is what you need to follow to make adjustments.
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mahalo!
