Best AR trigger for the money?

[sleepr71]

Looking to replace the trigger assembly in my AR-15 with a lighter weight,single stage. Probably something around 3-3.5 lbs as I hunt with my AR’s calling Coyotes & such. Any thoughts on best bang for the buck,or brands to AVOID? Prices for a drop in assembly seem to run from less than $100–to $500(or more ?). This is kind of a “budget” AR..so I see no sense in spending over..say $150 or so? I figure tomorrow & Friday some deals may come up,so this would be a good time to do it ?

 

[JeffinPTC]

If you buy a drop in, you can always swap it to a better AR later.

Hard to beat a Geissele . OP has them starting at $165.
https://www.opticsplanet.com/geissele-triggers.html
I have a Hi Speed Natl Match; shop around. I paid about $265 for it.
I have an AR Gold also.

 

[Gator89]

I like Rock River national match triggers, but they are two stage.

 

[Buckhead]

I have two of the standard Patriot Ordinance drop ins. Both in PSA builds. Great triggers. You can catch them on sale for $125 or so, on sale. Supposedly they are 4.5#, but are more like 4#, per my trigger gauge.

 

[RedHills]

Good article on AR triggers

https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/ar-15-drop-in-trigger-roundup/

 

[Jester896]

I can't tell the difference between my tuned Rock River 2 stage and my Geissele 2 stage

 

[georgiabound]

Check out Rise Armament. Primary Arms has several on sale now for @125.00. I watched a review on you tube on drop in triggers and the RA scored higher than Giessele and other high dollar brands. I bought a couple for builds and so far I have no complaints. They were rated at 3.5 lb pull.

 

[tr21]

I've got 2 of the rise armament RA-140 SST's and love them. I broke one trying to install it. called them and told them it was 100% my fault and asked them if I could get them to fix it at my expense because it was my fault and not a faulty product. they told me send it to them. a few days later a brand new one shows up at the house, no charge, no that's good customer service. I think I paid 125 ea. and they are 3.5 lb pull and smooth

 

[sghoghunter]

Me and my brother both have this one in ours and love it

 

[sleepr71]

I will shop tomorrow in between family times? Larue is usually a quality product, I will research them?

 

[Jester896]

I thought it was pretty much over when lampern called LaRue on the single stage

 

[sleepr71]

Well.. Optics Planet has the Rise Armament RA-140 on sale for $89.99 tonight? I needed a few other things from O.P...and had some credit stored up...so I’ll be into that trigger for about $75 all said & done. I’ll report back once I get it & install it. BTW..that Larue S.S. Gets good reviews also ?

 

[Baroque Brass]

I put a Velocity trigger in my AR. Huge improvement over factory and about 15 minutes to swap it out.

 

[georgiabound]

Well.. Optics Planet has the Rise Armament RA-140 on sale for $89.99 tonight? I needed a few other things from O.P...and had some credit stored up...so I’ll be into that trigger for about $75 all said & done. I’ll report back once I get it & install it. BTW..that Larue S.S. Gets good reviews also ?

Did you get the anti-walk pins with it?

 

[Jester896]

Did you get the anti-walk pins with it?

X2
they should be used on any drop it type...mil-specs hold the pins in

 

[Pig Predator]

I use these

 

[sleepr71]

Did you get the anti-walk pins with it?

Yes. It’s part # RA 140-PK..which comes with anti-walk pins. Price was actually 84.99.

 

[WishboneW]

Really like my Timney single stage. Priced higher than the other suggested in this thread

 

[wareagle700]

The LaRue MBT is one of the best out there, regardless of price. The fact that you can get one for under $100 makes it a no brainer.

 

[Lead Poison]

For the money.....

LaRue MBT