AR15 Trigger Upgrade - Whats your preference?

[johnnyb2]

TO smdub:

The AGL ACT is mil-spec and interchangeable also. The only difference between that and the QMS is that the ACT is carburized with either a nickel or Teflon coating, to further enhance the smoothness of pull. They advertise about 6lbs, but mostly average 5.5. If you combine this with the adjustable trigger screw from mch28 for only $15 + $3 shipping, you will/should have a very nice trigger, mil-spec safe and reliable, for about almost $100 less than most of the others.

I have tried the new Giselle 2 stage for $180 I did like a lot, but I kinda missed that glass break feel for the second stage, but I could very easily live with it. But money being tight, I am first going with the ACT + trigger screw with standard full power springs to start. This not only saves me the money, but can always be used for something in the future. Like a dedicated .22lr I will be building at some point if I prefer something else afterwards.

Ihink I can further polish all contact points and get that down to about 5 lbs, which, if smooth with no creep or grittiness, is fine for me. If I were buying a more expensive trigger name brand, I would opt for the 4.5lb option. As in the heat of the moment, this is what I believe to be the best pull weight. Safe, reliable, and smooth...that's what I want for my everyday carbine. For a precision long range varmint or a bench rest rifle, well then 3-3.5 would be what I want. But, that is a whole different ball game.

This is just my 2 cents anyways.....:-) The RRA National Match for $120 is also a major contender in there..

 

[HT4]

While I am a dedicated Geissele fan boy, I should note a good budget setup. I've found that a NiB-coated mil spec trigger group (I've only tried Spikes), together with a grip bolt trigger adjuster and a good moly grease make for a surprisingly impressive budget trigger.

 

[Flipz]

Ive narrowed it down to the ALG ACT and the Geissele SSA or SSA-E. Im working out my budget as it will be the deciding factor.

 

[lx1x]

flpz..

I have idpa match tomorrow and don't know what time it will be over.. if I have time in the afternoon.. I can meet with you at msar.. I can bring my ar-10 with giesselle ssa-e on it. you're more than welcome to test it out.

 

[Silent Scope]

You should also look at the Geissele 2 Stage, its the new budget model. Basically identical performance to the SSA, with some manufacturing processes cut out or streamlined to reduce production cost.

I have both a SSA and the ALG QMS, my buddy has the 2 stage and the Geissele trigger for his ACR. The ALG is a very respectable trigger for its price point, and is what I am using in my lower end builds. But its still a single stage trigger, even though its a good one, it doesn't give you the same benefits of the 2 stage. The G2S is a pretty good bargain, and you aren't going to get much better performance from the SSA. If you have the money you could spring for one of the higher end Geissele models. I have heard really good things about the Tricon. I'm building a few rifles right now and couldn't afford to run Geissele's in all of them.

 

[BradMacc82]

SSA-E.

Of course I'm a bit biased, currently have over 11k trouble-free rounds thru one. Never regretted spending the money either.

 

[Flipz]

Does anyone have experience with the Geissele SD-E?

 

[Pinecone]

SSA-E.

Of course I'm a bit biased, currently have over 11k trouble-free rounds thru one. Never regretted spending the money either.

Almost time to replace the hammer spring.

 

[smores]

Does anyone have experience with the Geissele SD-E?

Yes, I have installed a few. They feel nice but I don't like 2-stage triggers on anything but match/bench rifles. The flat (SLIGHTLY curved) trigger is nice though.



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[phx223]

If you shoot your rifle just 1000 times a Geissele comes out to 18-26 cents per pull vs 4-7 cents per pull for an ALG trigger. To me, with the cost of ammo, and the hassle of going shooting (getting child care set up, commute to the range, range wait time, clean up, etc) I'm going to do whatever I can to have the most enjoyable experience I can while at the range. This runs the gambit from having good ammo, lots of pre-loaded mags, and of course nice equipment (to include functional upgrades).

Many will talk about how they get by with stock or a spikes, ALG, RRA 2-stage, etc. But why get by when you can have arguably the best trigger in the business for pennies per pull more?

With all the cool crap you can do to an AR, I don't think there is part that has a better return on investment than a nice trigger.

 

[Pinecone]

You can buy a Hyundai or a BMW. Both get you there. Your choice.

 

[huesmann]

Well, with the BMW when you get where you're going you'll be broke.

 

[Arel11]

+1 for the Geissele ssa.

 

[stu929]

You can get a Hyundai Genesis which given the contect sounds like the ACT plus a little massaging....

 

[Flipz]

I decided to go with the ALG ACT this go around. I figure I can try it out in my billet midlength for now and then when my Form1 is approved for another lower switch it to the SBR and order an SSA-E or SD-E for the midlength.

 

[Blu Falcon]

I'm a mil-spec trigger guy and really like the ALG ACT FCGs. That said, I'm really loving the KAC two stage trigger on the SR-15. It's made me a believer.

 

[Pinecone]

Those with the less expensive options, have you tried a Geissele?

My Hi Speed Match DMR is two stage.