So a few days ago I got an ad in the email from an all too familiar website. PSA had their 3.5lb match grade triggers on sale normally $150 on sale for $99.99
I liked that it was under 4lbs, and for $99 I figured I would give it a shot. It is a flat trigger, single stage and comes with its own set of anti-walk pins.
I installed it into a trigger testing device I received from Larue a few years back. It's nice in that you can dry fire the trigger and let it smack up against the plastic stop as opposed to letting it hit and damage a lower reciever (if activating without the upper and BCG attached).
It did appear to have a "minty" smelling grease applied to it, but the sear surface appeared to be somewhat "dry". It had about 1/16" creep in the trigger prior to the hammer falling. Almost like a mini 2-stage in a way if that makes sense. I applied some lithium grease to the engagement surfaces and somehow the "creep" went completely away. Even trying to creep up on the pressure, it was like there was a solid wall, and then a glass like trigger break. Not sure why, but this is what I observed over and over after greasing it.
The trigger is "rated" as 3.5lbs but mine actually broke at under three lbs the majority of the time. Closer to 2 and 3/4 lbs or thereabouts on average.
Long term testing is still obviously a ways away so we'll have to see how she holds up. I tried looking on PSAs website to see what material the trigger is made of but the description was pretty vague from what I saw.
Overall, I think this is a very good purchase for the price, and perhaps even a good deal if one were to spend more. For $99 this was a definite "win" for me purchase wise. Can't wait to take it to the range and try it out when I get the chance!
For reference, I checked the pull weights of a few other ARs and a bolt action rifle I had nearby.
Special Purpose Rifle I built several years ago for a three day Designated Marksman class wears a Rock River 2 stage match trigger advertised as 4.5 lbs. It consistently measured 3lbs 14oz.
A Larue PredatAR I bought a few years ago came with a single stage Geissele installed though for the life of me I don't recall which model. It consistently broke at 4lbs 7oz.
And lastly I wanted to check my Savage .223 bolt action with Accutrigger. I always feel spoiled with the trigger on it and it's hard to adjust to other triggers if I immediately try to switch to something else. Now I know why. It consistently measured at 1lb 1.5oz to 1lb 2.0oz. I always enjoy pulling the trigger on that one!
Hope someone finds a little value from this. I know it was a fun little project for me.
I liked that it was under 4lbs, and for $99 I figured I would give it a shot. It is a flat trigger, single stage and comes with its own set of anti-walk pins.
I installed it into a trigger testing device I received from Larue a few years back. It's nice in that you can dry fire the trigger and let it smack up against the plastic stop as opposed to letting it hit and damage a lower reciever (if activating without the upper and BCG attached).
It did appear to have a "minty" smelling grease applied to it, but the sear surface appeared to be somewhat "dry". It had about 1/16" creep in the trigger prior to the hammer falling. Almost like a mini 2-stage in a way if that makes sense. I applied some lithium grease to the engagement surfaces and somehow the "creep" went completely away. Even trying to creep up on the pressure, it was like there was a solid wall, and then a glass like trigger break. Not sure why, but this is what I observed over and over after greasing it.
The trigger is "rated" as 3.5lbs but mine actually broke at under three lbs the majority of the time. Closer to 2 and 3/4 lbs or thereabouts on average.
Long term testing is still obviously a ways away so we'll have to see how she holds up. I tried looking on PSAs website to see what material the trigger is made of but the description was pretty vague from what I saw.
Overall, I think this is a very good purchase for the price, and perhaps even a good deal if one were to spend more. For $99 this was a definite "win" for me purchase wise. Can't wait to take it to the range and try it out when I get the chance!
For reference, I checked the pull weights of a few other ARs and a bolt action rifle I had nearby.
Special Purpose Rifle I built several years ago for a three day Designated Marksman class wears a Rock River 2 stage match trigger advertised as 4.5 lbs. It consistently measured 3lbs 14oz.
A Larue PredatAR I bought a few years ago came with a single stage Geissele installed though for the life of me I don't recall which model. It consistently broke at 4lbs 7oz.
And lastly I wanted to check my Savage .223 bolt action with Accutrigger. I always feel spoiled with the trigger on it and it's hard to adjust to other triggers if I immediately try to switch to something else. Now I know why. It consistently measured at 1lb 1.5oz to 1lb 2.0oz. I always enjoy pulling the trigger on that one!
Hope someone finds a little value from this. I know it was a fun little project for me.
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