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What is the lightest trigger that you’d put in an AR SBR/pistol?
- Thread starter rickyrick
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dakota.potts
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I believe I would keep mine around 4.5 as well. Would only lower myself on competition/target rifle
marine6680
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Defensive AR...
5lb Two stage. I might fudge to 4.5lb.
If 5lb, give or take, is a widely accepted standard in a defensive pistol... What makes a rifle different? Nothing... Both are susceptible to the same errors.
For a DMR setup, 3.5lb... maybe go down to 2lb for a dedicated precision setup for range use.
I prefer a two stage for a defensive/fighting rifle...
One of the reasons I like the SSA and G2S triggers is the two stage pull around 5lb, and the break has just a touch of give. They have been tested and are drop safe.
5lb Two stage. I might fudge to 4.5lb.
If 5lb, give or take, is a widely accepted standard in a defensive pistol... What makes a rifle different? Nothing... Both are susceptible to the same errors.
For a DMR setup, 3.5lb... maybe go down to 2lb for a dedicated precision setup for range use.
I prefer a two stage for a defensive/fighting rifle...
One of the reasons I like the SSA and G2S triggers is the two stage pull around 5lb, and the break has just a touch of give. They have been tested and are drop safe.
turtlehead
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4.5 lbs. I think the LaRue MBTs are just right for my defensive ARs. But I prefer lighter triggers and am used to them.
Which trigger did you buy?
Which trigger did you buy?
In my current opinion, this is the best trigger in the world, lol, especially at this sale price.
https://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Hiperfire-Hipertouch-24E-Trigger-AR15-Elite-p/hf-hpt24e.htm
And with the three different spring options, you can choose which weight is best for you and the particular rifle.
https://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Hiperfire-Hipertouch-24E-Trigger-AR15-Elite-p/hf-hpt24e.htm
And with the three different spring options, you can choose which weight is best for you and the particular rifle.
If 5lb, give or take, is a widely accepted standard in a defensive pistol... What makes a rifle different? Nothing... Both are susceptible to the same errors.
What makes a rifle different?? The stock, perhaps, and the way it's held?
Now, if you are shouldering an AR pistol, probably not a lot of difference, but if you AREN'T??? what then?
Go too light and you have an unreliable inadvertent machine gun. (aka bump fire)
Anyone who actually knows how to use a trigger can tell you that the actual weight in pounds & oz of the pull is LESS important to accuracy than the smoothness, and crispness of the pull.
5lbs of smooth pull with the desired "glass rod" break is more accurate than 3lbs of mush.
^^^^ we have a winner!5lbs of smooth pull with the desired "glass rod" break is more accurate than 3lbs of mush.
I purchased a POF single stage 4.5lb... impulse buy, not familiar with the company.Which trigger did you buy?
Put it in a little while ago with no problem.
A function check and several minutes of dry-firing later, it seems like a great trigger.
bacardisteve
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No sbr but my pistol has a 3lb single stage. Heaviest trigger in any of my semi auto rifles is 4lb. Once you get used to having lighter weight triggers it's really not a problem. Even my hunting rig sports a 3.5lb trigger and I'm often gloved when using it.
FrankenMauser
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3.5 lb is the lightest I have in any form of AR.
It's a two-stage with 1.5 lbs for take-up, and another 2 lbs to break.
I don't want to even consider anything lighter than that, unless it's strictly a bench rifle.
My 'good' AR pistol actually has a 6 lb trigger in it. Given the typical use of two hands to fire it, it really isn't a problem. I have triggers twice that heavy on DA revolvers.
Even the majority of my manual repeaters have 4-8 lb triggers. It's what I'm used to, and what I've learned to work with.
I don't need "hair" triggers like my brother's 2.5 oz break on his Rem bolt gun...
It's a two-stage with 1.5 lbs for take-up, and another 2 lbs to break.
I don't want to even consider anything lighter than that, unless it's strictly a bench rifle.
My 'good' AR pistol actually has a 6 lb trigger in it. Given the typical use of two hands to fire it, it really isn't a problem. I have triggers twice that heavy on DA revolvers.
Even the majority of my manual repeaters have 4-8 lb triggers. It's what I'm used to, and what I've learned to work with.
I don't need "hair" triggers like my brother's 2.5 oz break on his Rem bolt gun...