stage 1 trigger quesstion for ar15 build? - The Firearms Forum

socalfamous87 · 10-18-2011, 03:51 PM

does it matter on then manufacture when it comes to a stage 1 trigger? or is one bether then the other? is see dmps for $35 and others for $65. thanks in advance

Snakedriver · 10-18-2011, 04:56 PM

I like Rock River Arms. Even their single stage trigger is smooth as silk. As with everything else, they're not the cheapest brand, but you get what you pay for.

woolleyworm · 10-18-2011, 05:10 PM

If you want a great single stage, go with the Daniel Defense or RRA. Dmps is cheap for a reason.

socalfamous87 · 10-18-2011, 10:39 PM

Thanks guys.

LDBennett · 10-19-2011, 07:23 AM

socalfamous87:

You should consider a two stage trigger. Once you get use to them you will wonder why there are even single stage triggers.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1...-STAGE-TRIGGER

I have seen this trigger for $93. Just do a Google search for best price.

The advantage is safety. It has tons of sear engagement. You pull through the first stage which is long then you meet extra resistance. You can stop there, double check your sight picture and add just a bit more pressure and the gun goes off. All European good guns use two stage triggers (Anschutz, Hammerli, etc.) as well as guns designed for Olympic competition. It is a target trigger. For tactical games the standard heavy pull trigger might be totally adequate.

LDBennett

whirley · 10-19-2011, 08:38 AM

Many years ago I started shootinh with a two stage military trigger. I prefer it for rifles, but of course my shotguns and target rifles are single stage. Therefore, learn to use your various guns properly so there are no surprises.

LDBennett · 10-19-2011, 11:12 AM

whirley:

Why would your target guns be single stage? That is where two stage triggers shine (Anschutz, virtually all Olympic guns, many European target guns, precision European air guns).

Military two stage trigger are very crude. Target two stage triggers are very precise making them great for all kinds of target shooting.

Apply force for the first stage can be very low, like one pound. Then the step up to release can be ounces. This is so much better than a single stage ounce trigger that only requires a brush of the finger to set it off.

But I guess it is al what you get use to and teaching old dogs new tricks is often hard or even impossible.

LDBennett

Dirtypacman · 10-19-2011, 11:24 AM

I enjoy the two stage I got on my AR, just saying

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10-18-2011, 04:56 PM	#2
Snakedriver Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SW. Florida Posts: 1,219	Re: stage 1 trigger quesstion for ar15 build? I like Rock River Arms. Even their single stage trigger is smooth as silk. As with everything else, they're not the cheapest brand, but you get what you pay for. __________________ Fear is a reaction..........Courage is a decision

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woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,888	Re: stage 1 trigger quesstion for ar15 build? If you want a great single stage, go with the Daniel Defense or RRA. Dmps is cheap for a reason. __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

10-18-2011, 10:39 PM	#4
socalfamous87 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 112	Re: stage 1 trigger quesstion for ar15 build? Thanks guys.

10-19-2011, 07:23 AM	#5
LDBennett Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 5,754	Re: stage 1 trigger quesstion for ar15 build? socalfamous87: You should consider a two stage trigger. Once you get use to them you will wonder why there are even single stage triggers. http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1...-STAGE-TRIGGER I have seen this trigger for $93. Just do a Google search for best price. The advantage is safety. It has tons of sear engagement. You pull through the first stage which is long then you meet extra resistance. You can stop there, double check your sight picture and add just a bit more pressure and the gun goes off. All European good guns use two stage triggers (Anschutz, Hammerli, etc.) as well as guns designed for Olympic competition. It is a target trigger. For tactical games the standard heavy pull trigger might be totally adequate. LDBennett

10-19-2011, 08:38 AM	#6
whirley V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Contributor Posts: 464	Re: stage 1 trigger quesstion for ar15 build? Many years ago I started shootinh with a two stage military trigger. I prefer it for rifles, but of course my shotguns and target rifles are single stage. Therefore, learn to use your various guns properly so there are no surprises.

10-19-2011, 11:12 AM	#7
LDBennett Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 5,754	Re: stage 1 trigger quesstion for ar15 build? whirley: Why would your target guns be single stage? That is where two stage triggers shine (Anschutz, virtually all Olympic guns, many European target guns, precision European air guns). Military two stage trigger are very crude. Target two stage triggers are very precise making them great for all kinds of target shooting. Apply force for the first stage can be very low, like one pound. Then the step up to release can be ounces. This is so much better than a single stage ounce trigger that only requires a brush of the finger to set it off. But I guess it is al what you get use to and teaching old dogs new tricks is often hard or even impossible. LDBennett

10-19-2011, 11:24 AM	#8
Dirtypacman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Merrimac Valley, MA Posts: 908	Re: stage 1 trigger quesstion for ar15 build? I enjoy the two stage I got on my AR, just saying __________________ Member HHRG and HSC, NRA Life Member, GOAL Member LTC-A