Triggers - Which have the best reputations for reliability?

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Need to choose a trigger for new build. I am looking at;

Huber
Bix’n Andy
CG Xtreme
Triggertech
Timney

...all in 2 stage.

Which ones are getting the best feedback on reliability (consistency, resistance to dust ingress, etc.).
 
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I would like to try a Huber, but a very reputable smith told me he wouldn't install a Huber on anything he assembled.. Not sure exactly of what all the details were but he was very adamant about it. So I've kinda been hesitant...
 
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BCX said:
Thats odd??? I think i would ask why than think twice about using that smith!!
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It had something to do with the design and the safety aspect of the trigger I think, don't quote me on that one.. He is a very reputable smith and does great work, I won't name any names but I'm sure he has his reasons as to why...
 
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ICU22250 said:
It had something to do with the design and the safety aspect of the trigger I think, don't quote me on that one.. He is a very reputable smith and does great work, I won't name any names but I'm sure he has his reasons as to why...
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I guess the opinions are split then. LRI didn't object to installing a Huber on mine and SAC just posted on Facebook about triggers saying Hubers are good to go. Wonder who the builder is.
 
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RyanScott said:
CGX and Geissele can pass a drop test. What else can?
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I looked at the rifles at the Geissele display at the SHOT Show. The triggers felt good but when I asked the guy if he had just a trigger I could look at, he acted like I called his Mama ugly and said they didn't have one. I found it odd for them to not have a trigger for display.
 
#17
I know - ive talked to thia smith myself. He gave me no reasons, just said he wouldnt install one. I went with another, and have no complaints. The smith does great work, but i love my two Hubers and wouldnt use any other trigger.
Check the videos for the torture test on Huber triggers. Impressive!!
 
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JSTARSZ said:
How about Jewell triggers? I have one on a Surgeon action build from Accurate Ordnance and have no complaints.
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Run the Jewel in dirty conditions and sooner or later it's going to let you down. I was provided with this exact same info when I did my first build with a Jewel but they are so sweet I had to learn the hard way; twice...:)
 
#21
I go with Huber for my triggers also have a good family friend who owns a high end rifle manufacture uses them and recommended them to me and I haven't looked back.
 
#22
Any reason the Tubb T7T wasn't mentioned? Mine has been flawless so far and I've shot in some insane wind with lots of sand and super fine dust. It's also user adjustable, and easy to set up. Installation requires some stock modifications, that's the only drawback.
 
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Sorry for intruding with my own question in here.
I only have experience with the Jewel triggers. And I cant even conceive the notion of a better trigger (As far as break pull). I dont have experience with running my guns in a sand storm so I have nothing to compare to. But can someone list in detail how the other triggers mentioned are better than jewel?

I honestly want to know cause Id love to have them.
 
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I have 3 Jewels, 2 on bolt guns and 1 2-stage on an AR match rifle. The Jewels are fantastic and I have never had 1 fail but I have heard of cases where they were sensitive to grit. I also have 1 Trigger Tech Special that has an amazing break and has been reliable with both water and some grit in it.
 
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madppcs said:
Sorry for intruding with my own question in here.
I only have experience with the Jewel triggers. And I cant even conceive the notion of a better trigger (As far as break pull). I dont have experience with running my guns in a sand storm so I have nothing to compare to. But can someone list in detail how the other triggers mentioned are better than jewel?

I honestly want to know cause Id love to have them.
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I think the OP was asking about two-stage triggers, which disqualifies the Jewell.
 
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ICU22250 said:
It had something to do with the design and the safety aspect of the trigger I think, don't quote me on that one.. He is a very reputable smith and does great work, I won't name any names but I'm sure he has his reasons as to why...
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He's a jackass that probably has his panties in a wad over whether or not it's a true two stage. If you release the trigger without firing, the first stage doesn't reset to 0%... it's close but the first stage will have slightly less weight required to move through the first stage on subsequent pulls.

If you flip the safety on, which you should anyway if you aren't going to be firing the rifle, it resets to zero.

It's symantecs and it's irrelevant.
 
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Ill throw my hat in for Trigger Tech since nobody else has yet and it was mentioned in the original post.
Ive used a couple TriggerTechs in the desert with wind, and mud with rain and they never hive me problems. BUT i have no experience with the Huber so take that for what its worth. I have heard about Jewells not functioning when it gets really dusty with the fine fine grit stuff. But again thats not firsthand experience
 
#33
BJames said:
I’m in the same boat, shopping for a great 2-stage. What’s the opinion of the Tubb trigger?
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They are supposedly great if they actually fit in the action. May need to remove some material from the stock/chassis as well to make fit.

I bought one for a defiance action. Between myself, my gunsmith and David Tubb, we never could get the trigger to work for my rifle. Ended up selling it as it was unusable for me.

I have friends who swear by them. I also have gunsmith friends who swear about them.
 
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SuperSneakySniper said:
Ill throw my hat in for Trigger Tech since nobody else has yet and it was mentioned in the original post.
Ive used a couple TriggerTechs in the desert with wind, and mud with rain and they never hive me problems. BUT i have no experience with the Huber so take that for what its worth. I have heard about Jewells not functioning when it gets really dusty with the fine fine grit stuff. But again thats not firsthand experience
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Decent triggers, but not a 2 stage trigger as requested by the OP.
 
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LawnMM said:
He's a jackass that probably has his panties in a wad over whether or not it's a true two stage. If you release the trigger without firing, the first stage doesn't reset to 0%... it's close but the first stage will have slightly less weight required to move through the first stage on subsequent pulls.

If you flip the safety on, which you should anyway if you aren't going to be firing the rifle, it resets to zero.

It's symantecs and it's irrelevant.
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Not entirely. If you pull through The first stage, and don’t reset with the safety, the gun will fire if you attempt to open the bolt.
 
#39
If you have a malfunctioning Huber I’m sure they would like to hear about it. Tons of engineering went into that trigger and I’m sure they will do right if you have a lemon!
 
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kthomas said:
They are supposedly great if they actually fit in the action. May need to remove some material from the stock/chassis as well to make fit.

I bought one for a defiance action. Between myself, my gunsmith and David Tubb, we never could get the trigger to work for my rifle. Ended up selling it as it was unusable for me.

I have friends who swear by them. I also have gunsmith friends who swear about them.
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If you don’t mind me asking, what stock/chassis were you trying to make it fit in?
 
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BJames said:
If you don’t mind me asking, what action and stock/chassis were you trying to make it fit in?
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GAP Templar/Defiance Rebel in a McM A5. Friend who loves his T7T has his in Defiance Deviants, his gunsmith absolutely HATES that trigger and the work that needs to be put in to fit.

In fact, every gunsmith I've talked to about the T7T trigger hates it.

In David Tubb's video of the T7T, he claims that filing down the back corner of the trigger with ~11 passes of a file (going off of memory here), will allow the trigger to fit in Defiance actions. Definitely not the case - better get the Dremel out or you will be filing for hours. You have to take a lot of metal off the bitch to work - if you can get it to work that is, I never could.
 
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JMGlasgow said:
Maybe you should find some new gunsmiths. I'm no gunsmith and didn't think the installation and adjustment was too hard.
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Or I can just buy triggers that work that are true drop ins and require zero dicking around to work.

I've moved on to Bix 'n Andy Tacsport 2 stage triggers - just as adjustable as the T7T trigger (minus the lateral position of the shoe), a true drop in trigger, and I think they feel amazing. Last but certainly not least, they are almost half the price of a T7T trigger.

I'll stick with Bix 'n Andy, thank you very much.
 
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918v said:
I don’t care if you do. That’s what it did on my R700. It’s a stupid design.
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And to be fair, the smith that I'm referring to knows a thing or two about engineering on a high level. He's not some dumb ass who woke up one day and decided that he had a vendetta against Huber triggers, he has seen something from an engineering aspect that he doesnt feel comfortable with and doesnt wanna pass that on to the customer, not to mention the liability aspect of it. That's what has made me hesitant.. Just wanted to back up what 918v is saying... I have had great experiences with the Timney CE and really have had no reasons to change.. I still have an itch to try the new Diamond single stage and maybe a Bix n Andy two stage.. Maybe on the new build coming up..
 
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ICU22250 said:
And to be fair, the smith that I'm referring to knows a thing or two about engineering on a high level. He's not some dumb ass who woke up one day and decided that he had a vendetta against Huber triggers, he has seen something from an engineering aspect that he doesnt feel comfortable with and doesnt wanna pass that on to the customer, not to mention the liability aspect of it. That's what has made me hesitant.. Just wanted to back up what 918v is saying... I have had great experiences with the Timney CE and really have had no reasons to change.. I still have an itch to try the new Diamond single stage and maybe a Bix n Andy two stage.. Maybe on the new build coming up..
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That right there is some funny shit. The fact that you have had good experiences with other triggers is not evidence that there is something wrong with Hubers. The fact that some super smith engineer or what ever, that you can not name, will not use them is not evidence that their is anything wrong with them. Use your money to buy whatever makes you happy, I have no problem with that. But buy your own account you have never owned a Huber. You don't claim to have ever shot one, yet you want to support a guy who claims his malfunctions. What if that guy fucked his up when he put it in? What if he tried adjust it (the Huber is not user adjustable)and screwed it up? Do you still want to support a guy badmouthing a product you have never personally used?
 
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diverdon said:
That right there is some funny shit. The fact that you have had good experiences with other triggers is not evidence that there is something wrong with Hubers. The fact that some super smith engineer or what ever, that you can not name, will not use them is not evidence that their is anything wrong with them. Use your money to buy whatever makes you happy, I have no problem with that. But buy your own account you have never owned a Huber. You don't claim to have ever shot one, yet you want to support a guy who claims his malfunctions. What if that guy fucked his up when he put it in? What if he tried adjust it (the Huber is not user adjustable)and screwed it up? Do you still want to support a guy badmouthing a product you have never personally used?
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You know what, why risk it when there are other products out there that are most likely just as good. I never said anywhere in my post that I personally said there was anything wrong with the Huber, nor did i say go buy a Calvin elite because they are superior, only that I was hesitant because of the advice of someone way more knowledgeable than myself that said they wouldn't touch a Huber trigger, someone who has had their hands on probably more rifles and triggers than both me and you combined. Now I'm sure there are many people out there using Hubers and are happy, that's great, but right above this post is a consumer letting it be known there were safety concerns with his Huber so I guess he fucked his up as well.. I knew someone would get butt hurt because I mentioned this and that's exactly the reason I didn't drag the smiths name into this...
 
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