Which trigger for AR? Geissele, Timney, JP, or something else

fabsroman · Apr 4, 2015

I am building up a 16" AR-15 in .223 Wylde (i.e., can use both .223 Rem and 556 out of it). It probably will not be my home defense rifle since I am in the process of getting two SBR stamps, one of which will be .300 BLK, and the jury is still out on the cartridge I will use for the other one.

I'll probably use this rifle as a medium range rifle. With that said, I am debating between several different triggers.

Geissele Hi-Speed National Match - Match Rifle Trigger

http://geissele.com/hi-speed-national-match-match-rifle-trigger.html

JP's new roller trigger

http://jprifles.com/buy.php?item=JPFCP-1EZ-R

Timney's skeletonized trigger

http://www.timneytriggers.com/shop/timney-ar-15-skeletonized-replacement-trigger.aspx

I'm looking for something in the 2.5 to 3 pound range.

What do you guys think about the triggers I listed? Any other recommendations?

j_h_smith · Apr 4, 2015

For home defense, I would go with a tuned factory trigger. I personally think it's an expense that is not needed. I want a long trigger for a home defense weapon.

YMMV

fabsroman · Apr 4, 2015

j_h_smith said:
For home defense, I would go with a tuned factory trigger. I personally think it's an expense that is not needed. I want a long trigger for a home defense weapon.

YMMV

It probably will not be my home defense rifle. Going to build up two SBRs for home defense and will go with a heavier pull weight on them. Now, keeping anything "factory" just isn't in my blood. lol

Streetgang · Apr 4, 2015

I have the Geissele SSA-E on my rifles. Love it. Very crisp trigger and unless you are competing, I'd recommend it. Not sure where you are but your welcome to try mine out.

GottaEat · Apr 4, 2015

I have the timney non skeletonized. Loved it until I fired my friends hiperfire.

teratos · Apr 4, 2015

I have 2 Geissele triggers. An SSA-E and a B-GRF. The latter is sold only at Brownells. It is a good bit cheaper. I think I like it more than the SSA-E. It is a very light, fast trigger.

Broncolou · Apr 4, 2015

I have a Geissele Super Dynamic (2 stage) I really like in my "go to" SBR that I put several uppers on. I also have 2 Hiperfires, 24 3g and a 24c. Both single stage and both with 3 sets of adjustment springs. They are my favorites for single stage target and 3g. The ALG defense replacements are REALLY nice for an upgrades stock replacement trigger too.

fabsroman · Apr 4, 2015

Broncolou said:
I have a Geissele Super Dynamic (2 stage) I really like in my "go to" SBR that I put several uppers on. I also have 2 Hiperfires, 24 3g and a 24c. Both single stage and both with 3 sets of adjustment springs. They are my favorites for single stage target and 3g. The ALG defense replacements are REALLY nice for an upgrades stock replacement trigger too.

Glad I started this thread. Did not think there would be another trigger to throw in the mix, much less one that I would prefer over the Geissele. However, I think I am going to give the Hiperfire Hipertouch 24C a go and see what it is like.

OrbitalEllipses · Apr 4, 2015

http://www.hiperfire.com/hipertouch24c.html

I have fingerbanged this trigger and it's amazing.

94hokie · Apr 4, 2015

I have a Giessele SSA-E on my 6.5 Grendel and I love it.

clandestine · Apr 4, 2015

Factory or Geissele IMO. The other aftermarket triggers can result in light strikes, doubling, and complete failure if they get fouled. It's rare for a Factory FCG or a Geissele to fail. There's a reason the Army Marksmanship Unit doesn't use other companies triggers except Geissele.

I have seen way to many problems with other triggers to ever trust them for any use at all. They aren't even worth putting in a paper puncher because of the headaches they can give a user.

Tactics · Apr 4, 2015

clandestine said:
Factory or Geissele IMO. The other aftermarket triggers can result in light strikes, doubling, and complete failure if they get fouled. It's rare for a Factory FCG or a Geissele to fail. There's a reason the Army Marksmanship Unit doesn't use other companies triggers except Geissele.

I have seen way to many problems with other triggers to ever trust them for any use at all. They aren't even worth putting in a paper puncher because of the headaches they can give a user.

This man has never steered me wrong. He knows his stuff.

fabsroman · Apr 4, 2015

clandestine said:
Factory or Geissele IMO. The other aftermarket triggers can result in light strikes, doubling, and complete failure if they get fouled. It's rare for a Factory FCG or a Geissele to fail. There's a reason the Army Marksmanship Unit doesn't use other companies triggers except Geissele.

I have seen way to many problems with other triggers to ever trust them for any use at all. They aren't even worth putting in a paper puncher because of the headaches they can give a user.

If Hiperfire too new to be a proven design? Until this thread, I had never even heard of Hiperfire, but the triggers get some pretty good reviews. Of course, if they have only been around for a year or two, I'm not sure I want to be a guinea pig unless it is on a rifle I will not put my life on.

stu929 · Apr 4, 2015

Go to copes they have G2S for 129 great price for that trigger. Only wish i had money to buy another one.

teratos · Apr 4, 2015

fabsroman said:
If Hiperfire too new to be a proven design? Until this thread, I had never even heard of Hiperfire, but the triggers get some pretty good reviews. Of course, if they have only been around for a year or two, I'm not sure I want to be a guinea pig unless it is on a rifle I will not put my life on.

Go Geissele. You will have a battle tested trigger that will make you smile when you pull it. There are enough varieties that you will find exactly what you want.

Clem · Apr 4, 2015

I have one American Gold, two Geisselle SSA and SSA-E triggers. I really like the SSA-E but I actually prefer the SSA. The SSA-E is almost too light for my preference.

Bolts Rock · Apr 4, 2015

In my AR-15s I have 4 SSA, 3 SSA-E and an SSA-SE, in the DPMS REPR I have an SSA-E and they all rock. Just can't go wrong with Geissele. Reliable, easy to install, they don't foul and the two stage pull on all of them is excellent.

dogbone · Apr 4, 2015

teratos said:
Go Geissele. You will have a battle tested trigger that will make you smile when you pull it. There are enough varieties that you will find exactly what you want.

I have 2 Geissele Service Rifle triggers and 2 of their G2S. A future build in the planning stages will likely get a Hi-Speed Designated Marksman Rifle Trigger. I really like the range of adjustment possible with their higher end triggers but the wallet convinced me to try the G2S. I was not disappointed.

thabenjaminz05 · Apr 4, 2015

I have a CMC 3.5lb flat trigger in my .223wylde build. I havent had any issues with it and the oull and break is great to me.

Melnic · Apr 4, 2015

$179 for an SSA is a great price
https://www.primaryarms.com/Geissele_Super_Semi_Automatic_SSA_Two_StageTrigg_p/gat-ssa.htm
$189 for the SSA-E
https://www.primaryarms.com/Geissele_Super_SemiAutomatic_Enhanced_SSAE_p/gatssa-e.htm

Which trigger for AR? Geissele, Timney, JP, or something else

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