Best trigger for an AR-10 "type" rifle?

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I know of the "G" trigger but I have also seen numerous ads in magazines for the other branded triggers and trigger packs. One claims to have low 1st stage pull and low 2nd stage pull with enhanced safety features. Others claim this and that. Whats a great trigger that wont kill the bank?

Any opinions on a trigger for the range? I guess I would like to be in the 2.5-3lb pull area.
 
#4
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there is a member that did a great review of all the ar triggers you could think of, if only I could find it.
 
#6
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Depends what you want out of the rifle. Geissele triggers seems to be the uber two-stages right now if you want something that will give you a chance to be as accurate as you can be. If you are trying to run and gun and get your slits down, you can do everything from send your stock trigger to Bill Springfield, get a JP trigger, or even one of the AR gold triggers. Figure out what you want out of the trigger and then figure out how much you want to put into it. The prices seem to coorelate with relaibility.
 
#7
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Here you go:

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=501733

Take a good read of this thread/post and you'll be able to make an informed decision about the trigger that is right for you. Before you do anything though...decide whether you want a 2-stage or a single-stage trigger in your AR. This is really the first step in getting an excellent AR trigger and everyone has their own personal preferences. As for the price and one that "won't break the bank"...well, that is in the eye of the beholder. I would suggest that you not go cheap on arguably one of the single most important components of any AR and one in which you want absolute reliability. Cheap is NOT where it is at with AR triggers.
 
#8
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Before you stick a lot of money in a trigger I would try Bill Springfield. http://www.triggerwork.net/

He can fine tune a standard trigger to a very crisp 2.5, 3, or 4 pounds. A $300 trigger will not make your gun shoot any better, it's the finger pulling the trigger that makes the biggest difference.
 
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Thanks

Is there a break down on the pros and cons of single Vs dual stage triggers? I have used both but other then that I wonder what everyones opinions are on the 1 VS 2 stage?

Ive also used a SSA "G" trigger and it was a good trigger. Is the "G" NM adjustable better?






<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here you go:

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=501733

Take a good read of this thread/post and you'll be able to make an informed decision about the trigger that is right for you. Before you do anything though...decide whether you want a 2-stage or a single-stage trigger in your AR. This is really the first step in getting an excellent AR trigger and everyone has their own personal preferences. As for the price and one that "won't break the bank"...well, that is in the eye of the beholder. I would suggest that you not go cheap on arguably one of the single most important components of any AR and one in which you want absolute reliability. Cheap is NOT where it is at with AR triggers. </div></div>

 
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I personally do not like the enclosed triggers in the AR.
IMO the Geissele match is the best trigger out there but $279,
The RRA is a good 2 stage for the money around $129 but not as slick as the Geissele.
A Bill Springfield trigger job at $45 will be the cheapest and will still make a huge improvement over a stock trigger.
 
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I've got a RRA 2 stage and it is real nice, my armorer took a look at it and said it looked like a pretty solid trigger, and it was about the same as our KAC SR-25 triggers. I also used a Bill Springfield job on a standard Armalite single stage and it feels like butter. He is doing my AR-10 trigger now, I should have it back by the end of this week.
 
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As to the Single-stage vs. Two-stage trigger debate...it really comes down to a matter of personal preference (Blondes vs. Brunettes, etc.).

An AR running a single-stage trigger will get you into a trigger like that found commonly on bolt action rifles. No creep, no slop, minimal reset, just apply pressure to the trigger and then break like a glass rod with around a 3-3.5lb pull or so. The 2-stage on the other hand offers a much lighter, but still safe trigger pull. You get a long, first stage with around 2.5lbs pull then a second stage with a crisp, clean pull similar to a single stage trigger, but with only a 2lb pull (give or take). You can't safely get an AR single-stage trigger much below the 3-3.5lb pull mark because of the risk of doubling, AD's, bump fires, etc., etc. The 2-stage triggers (some) are infinietly more adjustable to get a truly "tuned" trigger setup to the individual shooter's preferences. Take the Giessele for example...you can get a "Match" 2-stage trigger with a 2lb first stage with a 12oz second stage (infinitely lighter than anything you can get close to with a single-stage trigger). I run Geissele DMR triggers where I get a 2lb first stage and a 1.5lbs second stage...it is the cat's meow for AR triggers.

If you are used to a quality, tuned bolt action rifle trigger (single stage), then getting used to a 2-stage trigger can be a real stuggle and can take a while to get used to.

Again...blonde or brunette...you make the call!!
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I have an AR Gold trigger for my LR-308 and it is pretty badass... Light 1st stage, like 6 ounces, and a "glass rod" feel 2nd stage.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lukeva</div><div class="ubbcode-body">+1 for the AR gold trigger </div></div>

Whats the lock time on the ar gold?
 
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Single stage will tend to suit you well for an all around rifle with which you need to take slow shots, quick shots, and everything in between.

Two stage, IMO, really has its place in competition guns, where you get to that second stage and focus *everything* you have on that target, and then have as little pressure as possible needed to break the trigger. In fast shooting applications, what you'll effectively feel with a two stage is just a long pull single stage - probably not ideal.

That said, Garands and M14s have two stage, so clearly it's not horrible to use for a quick fire gun, but just realize the point of the two stage mechanism - it's to get you to the absolute lightest point you like before break, with an added step in between to "settle in". That's probably the best way I can describe it.

My AR has a Jewell (two stage, set at about 1lb. first, 8 oz. second), my M1A has its factory match two stage from Springfield (2.5lbs. per stage, give or take), and my Rem 700 has its factory trigger, single stage, tuned to 2.5lbs by GAP. It really is a preference and acclimation thing. I think if you swapped them all around on me, I'd probably start liking each in its new gun
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Best advice I'd have is to go to a store or ask around locally and find some to dry fire. That should tell you everything you need to know (short of shooting em all
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anyone ever have FTFires from jewel triggers in AR-308s?

And I run the DMR Match Geisselle on a 22'' AR10 that I shoot long range mostly. When I throw my 16'' carbine upper on I still don't mind it...I haven't done any 3 gun or idpa stuff with it with that trigger so can't comment there.
 
#23
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George's outfit at GA Precision will work a Jewell to work in a 7.62 AR.

The Jewell's weakness (in the big ARs) is its hammer spring and disconnector timing and adjustment. A competent gunsmith can modify the GI hammer spring to work.
 
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