AR 15 trigger job for the home gunsmith

oppsImissed · Jan 31, 2014

Is it possible? Again i watched too many youtube videos. Ive read 30 or so forums and looked at many webpages about it. Most sat cut one side of the spring and bendanother to 25 degrees. Most say do not polish the sear and disconnect. What the generalopinion here? Just buy A Timney?

103M 95G · Feb 1, 2014

Geissele.

candrews86 · Feb 1, 2014

103M 95G said:
Geissele.

+1

dmiculek · Feb 1, 2014

Home type trigger jobs are no comparison to a quality trigger.
I have seen that you have interest in 3-gun so I assume that is where your interest lies.

Two of the most popular AR triggers in 3-gun are the JP and AR Gold. Hyper-Touch is gaining a very good reputation.
Some folks run the Geisslle as well, I have no experience with their 3-gun version but I do have a service rifle trigger (two-stage) from them and it is very good.
They offer virtually no take up, are crisp on the break and very short positive resets.
Go to the Brian Enos Forum there is a wealth of info there on all things 3-gun oriented.

dsonyay · Feb 1, 2014

Doing that trick does work well-- but you may have ocassional misfires with 5.56 surplus ammo.

Do yourself a favor and order the ALG DEFENSE ACT trigger. It is only 60.00 is drops in. They are finished by Geissele and are properly done Milspec parts.

ALG Defense is owned by the wife of Geissele.

They make another lower cost model- QMT- for 40.00 but the pull is not as nice as the ACT. But it is still very good.

The ACT is the best 60.00 I've spent.

Google ACT trigger. Bought mine at Brownells

SpeedRacer · Feb 1, 2014

What I would recommend for a trigger depends entirely on the intended use for the rifle. Gaming? Hunting? Plinking? HD?

kz45 · Feb 1, 2014

dmiculek said:
Home type trigger jobs are no comparison to a quality trigger.
I have seen that you have interest in 3-gun so I assume that is where your interest lies.

Two of the most popular AR triggers in 3-gun are the JP and AR Gold. Hyper-Touch is gaining a very good reputation.
Some folks run the Geisslle as well, I have no experience with their 3-gun version but I do have a service rifle trigger (two-stage) from them and it is very good.
They offer virtually no take up, are crisp on the break and very short positive resets.
Go to the Brian Enos Forum there is a wealth of info there on all things 3-gun oriented.

When Donnie speaks, listen! I Do!

Bam Bam · Feb 1, 2014

Don't mess with an AR trigger except to change springs on it, too many issues if you try and "tweak" one, don't ask how I know that. And no that's not how I got my user name! Lol I now use a Hard single stage 1 1/2 lb pull for my long range gun. Love it!

Cajun Camper · Feb 1, 2014

For the price of quality drop in triggers I would just buy a one. If you screw yours up you will end up buying a new one anyway. You can always keep your stock one for a spare.

Magdump · Feb 1, 2014

dmiculek said:
. Hyper-Touch is gaining a very good reputation.
.

Real glad someone in the know has said it. The thing was almost too scary looking to drop in my rifle, but I like it better than my Timneys.
Thank you sir.

oppsImissed · Feb 1, 2014

My questions sounds stupid to most of you. I understand that. But thats why I ask them. I was looking last at a few drop ins when I found all the hype about the kitchen table trigger jobs. Im gonna order something. And I found my new quote..."""When Donnie speaks, listen! I Do! """ Thanks Guys

3fifty7 · Feb 1, 2014

I've had two triggers "Tuned" by a guy on AR15.com and within a couple hundred rounds they started to double on occasion, now I'm back to a factory trigger.
Really looking hard at a CMC trigger. Read really good reviews with only a couple issues that were promptly taken care of.

oppsImissed · Feb 1, 2014

If ARF COM was giving away free timneys id still tell them to go to hellllllll 4 years ago when I got my First Colt Match Grade Hbar i got on there and did alot of reading. After months I asked a few questions. I made a comment about my doublestar shooting as well as my Colt. OMG did the trolling begin. Never agin will I go back to that sight. Ill just leave my trigger alone for now. I think its gritty but ive only put 20 rounds of pmc through it.

SpeedRacer · Feb 1, 2014

oppsImissed said:
If ARF COM was giving away free timneys id still tell them to go to hellllllll 4 years ago when I got my First Colt Match Grade Hbar i got on there and did alot of reading. After months I asked a few questions. I made a comment about my doublestar shooting as well as my Colt. OMG did the trolling begin. Never agin will I go back to that sight. Ill just leave my trigger alone for now. I think its gritty but ive only put 20 rounds of pmc through it.

For a quick "break-in" to smooth it up a little, remove the upper and dryfire it (catching the hammer with your thumb to prevent hitting the lower) a couple hundred times. You can do this in about 10 minutes. Then clean and apply a dab of grease to the contact/sear surfaces.

dmiculek · Feb 1, 2014

Magdump said:
Real glad someone in the know has said it. The thing was almost too scary looking to drop in my rifle, but I like it better than my Timneys.
Thank you sir.

The reset is really fast and can be appreciated by one with quick fingers.

Hammar · Feb 1, 2014

If you are going to make Poplarville tomorrow, I have the geissele SD 3 gun trigger in my rifle and my buddy has the SD-E in his. You can feel each and get an idea.

spec50trout · Feb 1, 2014

Have had good accuracy results with my Doublestar. Above average factory trigger IMHO.
Changed to RRA 2stage, better.

Geissele SSA-E on higher dollar AR, fugetaboutit!

8541 tactical has great review of Hipertouch trigger. Me want one.

Can't go wrong with any of the other triggers mentioned. All good options and advice IMO.

KvichakKing · Feb 1, 2014

103M 95G said:
Geissele.

+2, I absolutely love my SD3G but go with a SSA-E for a standard trigger. I'm sure there are plenty of other fine triggers out there as the guys are saying, I just happen to be happy with what I am using.

asianpersuasion · Feb 1, 2014

Finger banged a AR last week with a AR Gold trigger. I must say they are NICE!

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rcm192 · Feb 1, 2014

I want to try one of these
http://megaarms.com/ar-15/accessories-2/trigger/

AR 15 trigger job for the home gunsmith

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