I need a better trigger for my AR

[Ironbar]

I'm tired of the Rock River triggers I have on my current AR's. They were inexpensive at the time, and they feel like it. Too much creep, to much poundage for trigger pull, and reset is so sharp that it pops back rather than clicks.

Not looking to spend hundreds on a new trigger, so what's your suggestion for the best AR trigger for lower than say $200.00?

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[Lazyfaire]

Timney Impact AR usually about $150

 

[RedRover]

Geissele...

If not wanting to shell out for the SSA, the G2S.

 

[titsonritz]

Geissele is pushing the easy but expensive button, Centurion Arms AST and LaRue Tactical MBT are currently the best triggers on the market for the money.

 

[American123]

Larue MBT 2 stage is my preferred for things that won't live their life as a bench rest rifle. It punches way above its price range. $80 ish or less with sales.

 

[USMC1911]

Got several LaRue and am very very hesitant to spend more now. Not that I won't as I have nicer triggers but it will really be depending on the rifle and use but moving forward I think it will be few and far between.

 

[Capn Jack]

If creep is your main complaint. Take your upper off and remove the pistol grip. You'll find that the hole for the pistol grip screw is not threaded all of the way. run a tap into it and thread it all of the way. Then run a 1/4" set screw into the hole until it just touches the sear. the screw can be adjusted to remove any creep in the trigger. When you have the screw adjusted, use a tooth pick and put a drop of red loc-tite on it Then reassemble. This fix will not lighten the trigger pull, but it will remove the creep and all it cost was the price of the set screw and tap.

 

[nwslopoke]

I like the 4.5lb POF. PSA 3.5lb isn't bad. Both are under $150.

 

[Nak]

I really like the CMC trigger in my AR. Enough so that I'm using a CMC in my new build. 3.5 pounds, no discernable creep, breaks like the proverbial glass rod.

 

[Koda]

Not looking to spend hundreds on a new trigger, so what's your suggestion for the best AR trigger for lower than say $200.00?

70 bucks and done. Best affordable trigger upgrade.

Advanced Combat Trigger (ACT)

1. Performance Advantages for the Shooter • The ALG Defense ACT trigger pull is smoother and sharper than a stock trigger. This is accomplished by polishing the sear surfaces smooth and HardLubing the trigger components. • Sear geometry has not been changed from the standard profile so the high...

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[Tony617]

70 bucks and done. Best affordable trigger upgrade.

Advanced Combat Trigger (ACT)

1. Performance Advantages for the Shooter • The ALG Defense ACT trigger pull is smoother and sharper than a stock trigger. This is accomplished by polishing the sear surfaces smooth and HardLubing the trigger components. • Sear geometry has not been changed from the standard profile so the high...

algdefense.com

I don't have the ACT Trigger. I have built an AR lower that I put in a BCM PNT trigger which I like.

https://www.primaryarms.com/bravo-company-pnt-trigger-assembly-ar-15-bcm-pnt-ta1

 

[P7M13]

Have Rise, CMC, LaRue and Geissle. All are very good. Much prefer the LaRue and Geissle over the Rise and CMC.
I have three LaRue's for the price of one Geissle.

 

[nwslopoke]

Which LaRue? I have 2 MBT 2 stage and one PSA 2 stage. The LaRue is better but there isn't much difference. I don't recall any light strikes or malfunctions with the LaRue triggers. Some of the others I have had the occasional light strike. I have 2 POF triggers. One on an AR47 which I sometimes get light strikes but not on the AR15 so far. Not too many rounds through that one. One of the LaRue is on an AR10 which I mostly shoot brass surplus from the early 80s.

 

[msgriff]

If creep is your main complaint. Take your upper off and remove the pistol grip. You'll find that the hole for the pistol grip screw is not threaded all of the way. run a tap into it and thread it all of the way. Then run a 1/4" set screw into the hole until it just touches the sear. the screw can be adjusted to remove any creep in the trigger. When you have the screw adjusted, use a tooth pick and put a drop of red loc-tite on it Then reassemble. This fix will not lighten the trigger pull, but it will remove the creep and all it cost was the price of the set screw and tap.

Here's a grip screw designed for the creep adjustment:
JBO Grip Screw/ Trigger Adj.
You can also tune most quality FCGs and change out your springs.
The LaRue MBT-1 is so-so, but the MBT-2 is an awesome value.

 

[Ironbar]

Sounds like the LaRue MBT-2 gets the most votes!

 

[PiratePast40]

Sounds like the LaRue MBT-2 gets the most votes!

I have three of them and they are great triggers. Crisp clean break with positive reset.

 

[Member 34319]

Larue for the price and simplicity are amazing triggers.

Drop in units. I've found velocity to be amazing. As well as POF. Budget drop ins, the Aimsurplus unit is a great trigger for the price.

The pof triggers come with a set of anti walk pins, which is a nice touch.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

I love the Larue Mbt-2. Great trigger and not that expensive. If u want a trigger solely for the purpose of shooting fast, Jerry michulek's mossberg trigger is good. 2.5lbs but adjustable up to 6, very short reset, adjustable over travel , etc. costs about $130 on sale. But it's kind of a one trick pony trigger and it's much thinner than La Rue which is not my preference. I prefer the larue for all around use.

 

[Rkangel]

Hiperfire EDT series. Crisp pull. Positive reset. Two trigger spring weights to choose from.

 

[BillyJean]

You can get the Geisseles for under $200 on sale sometimes. The Larue mbt-2 is less than half the price of a Geissele even at sale price and is very, very good. Easily one of the best deals in the whole AR world.