Comments on: Trigger Options for AR-Platform Rifles

By: Zachary Tomlinson

Zachary Tomlinson — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 10:43:51 +0000

Thanks for helping me learn more about the triggers available for AR platform rifles. I’ve been watching a couple of gun-related documentaries lately and they focused on AK rifles and ARs. The idea of using a trigger that begins shooting as soon as the shooter begins to pull the trigger is very straightforward. Since a single-stage trigger prioritizes action more, I believe it is more useful for self-defense rifles.

By: Patirck

Patirck — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 16:56:01 +0000

I have Timney, Jewell, and Geissele triggers on my ARs. Timney is my favorite and I use it on my short range AR for the reasons mentioned in the video. The Geissele and Jewell are on long range ARs (308 and 6.5 Grendel). I prefer the Geissele over the Jewell. Even though the Jewell is adjustable, I feel that it has a very long take up.

I do also have a Triggertech on my bolt rifle. FWIW – this is the finest trigger I have ever owned. It is easily adjustable and is an absolute joy to shoot.

By: TP

TP — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 07:03:17 +0000

Just got a Velocity trigger – very impressive – no creep and breaks less than 3lbs.

By: Spencer

Spencer — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 05:59:03 +0000

There is Geissele . . . and everything else . . . which are all just like lighting money on fire.

By: Rich Kayser

Rich Kayser — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 22:47:54 +0000

I got to try the HiperFire Model 24 3G this spring at a local dealers. HF sends dealers a little tool that looks like a trigger housing. You can install the three spring sets and compare the feel. The 3G comes with 2,3, and 4lb dual spring sets.

I put the 4lb set on my AR-10 308 and made two trips to the range. Great feel, crisp and smooth. Switched to the 3lb set, and made one more trip. Equally crisp and smooth, no slack just a steady pull. I now have the 2lb set on, and have made three trips doing load testing. I have shot BR with 2oz triggers on bolt rifles. It is hard to imagine the same quality on an AR, even at 2lbs.

I liked it enough to buy a second set for one of my AR-15’s, and am very happy.
I am now in the process of setting up a third on my AR-10 in 260 Rem.

These are great triggers, and can be had for just over half of the Geissele or Timney.

(insert smiley face here)

Rich