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  • Goodcat

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    One thing that always frustrated me when I was getting started, was that I could not test fire AR triggers. I’d have to order online and hope for the best. I’m thinking about building a section in the showroom to house 10+ AR triggers you could dry fire and compare in person. If this is something you’d want to see, what kind of triggers would you want stocked that you could test?
     

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    2nd on larue MBT-2S. It has a reputation for punching well above its weight in cost/performance.

    Definitely planning on the MBT-2S as soon as I can source them as a dealer, bone dry right now. Have several Geissele, couple Timney, and super excited about Centurion triggers made here in Indiana.

    I’ll def setup a nasty mil-spec trigger too, thx rooster!
     

    cb46184

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    I recently added a Ruger Elite 2-stage trigger to my AR and am quite happy with it. At only a little over $100 (online) I highly recommend it. Comes assembled in housing w/pistol grip so you can try it before installation. Also, you can put your mil-spec trigger in the housing for dry-fire and testing.
     

    jwamplerusa

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    I absolutely think that is a great idea. One of the things I truly enjoyed most about NRAAM in Indianapolis was the opportunity to walk the floor trying triggers and optics.

    I believe you should include the KE arms SLT1 in your selection. It's unique construction which allows manipulation of the safety with the hammer down allows consistency of safety use.
     

    Goodcat

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    I recently added a Ruger Elite 2-stage trigger to my AR and am quite happy with it. At only a little over $100 (online) I highly recommend it. Comes assembled in housing w/pistol grip so you can try it before installation. Also, you can put your mil-spec trigger in the housing for dry-fire and testing.

    I have also been thoroughly impressed with the Ruger Elite 2-stage. It really caught me off guard for the price.
     

    Usmccookie

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    I could just name the triggers I own (not many) but the big names every one is always arguing about. I keep hearing the alg act is good but im happy with my larues.
    Maybe the giessle, timneys, Elftmann, rise armament etc.

    I like the grip idea, add a stock set up and boom. I know that's asking way too much though. Lol
     

    Goodcat

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    I could just name the triggers I own (not many) but the big names every one is always arguing about. I keep hearing the alg act is good but im happy with my larues.
    Maybe the giessle, timneys, Elftmann, rise armament etc.

    I like the grip idea, add a stock set up and boom. I know that's asking way too much though. Lol

    I was looking at that, but then I’m into having a bunch of registered lowers. La Rue makes little deals for trigger testing I ordered 10 of. After consideration, I think I’m going to have A2 grips on them all, so it’s an easy apples to apples comparison on triggers.
     

    ditcherman

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    I have a BCM PNT trigger that I wish I could have felt before I got it, but I know some others that like it, and that’s a perfect example of why this is a great idea.
    Stock a bunch of the Larue, because when people feel it compared to the Timney or Geissele for the money, I’d bet the Larue sells.
    It’d be nice if there was a way that you could get people to commit to buying from you if you’re going to go to the trouble to set this up, instead of saving a few dollars somewhere else.
     

    drm-hp

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    On my rifles that can have a single stage I use this:

     
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