[Shaniac]

I am trying to finish up my current AR build and I am looking at triggers. I was going to install a straight forward mil-spec trigger but after reading several articles on the different triggers out there, I started doing some research on the following tiggers:

• American Trigger Corp (Gold Trigger)
• Geissele Trgger (Super Semi-Auto Enhanced)
• JP Enterprise trigger
• Timney Trigger (AR-15 Competition)

I have read all of the pros and cons with each set up, for example; They say Timney Triggers are great and just drop right into the lower receiver but are extremel finicky when getting them adjusted just right. The others tend to be a little harder to install compared to the Timney but are not as cantankerous to adjust. I have heard nothing bad about the gold trigger by American Trigger Corp; does anybody have any good honest experience with any of these triggers (no brand loyalists please). I am trying to make narrow my decision down and right now I am going back and forth between Geissele and the Gold Trigger....

Thoughts? Suggestions?

 

[Shaniac]

I have the Geissele SSA-E and absolutely love it. Smooth, distinct stage change and light pull. Quick reset and easy to fire rapidly and accurately. Best "feel" I've experienced and I've tried a few in my time. Nothing bad to say about the others but this one is my favorite so far.

How easy is it to install, are there any adjustments that need to be made when installing it?
Oh and thanks for the response.

 

[Shaniac]

Can you interdependently adjust both stages on the Geissele SSA Enhanced? I have done tons of research on AR's, barrels...etc. Funny thing is that I have not done any research on triggers so I am sort of new to them. I like the idea of a 2 stage trigger and I understand how they work. I also like the idea of being able to adjust the first stage where it is not so loose that should I accidentally drop the rifle it will discharge. I want to be able to fine tune the first stage where it is not too loose but not to tight, sort of my own personal happy medium if that makes any sense. Of course, being able to fine tune the second stage would be nice but not necessary. I suppose what I just mentioned is basically what I am looking for; a cross between a combat trigger and competition trigger.

 

[Shaniac]

Sorry to get back to you late. It is pretty straightforward and easy to install. Lots of evidence on line about Geissele's superior performance and durability compared to RRA and others.

Bill Geissele shows you how here..........................

Bill Geissele shows you how to install the SSA trigger | Military Times GearScout

No problem, I appreciate all the responses I have gotten so far.
Not sure if you read my post just above your response but, can you interdependently adjust both stages on the Geissele SSA Enhanced?

 

[Shaniac]

I was looking at that...and Geissele has a chart that compares all of the triggers in their line-up...

http://geissele.com/pdfs/TriggerSummarySheet.pdf

So many triggers...I hate making decisions...LOL :???:

 

[Shaniac]

I have also heard a lot of good things about American Trigger Corps. Gold Trigger. There was an article in last months American Rifleman about a perfect 3 gun setup and the AR had the gold trigger installed. I researched it further and I have not run across any negative feedback on it. The only problem is that I don't care too much for an actual gold colored trigger... Personally I think it stands out like a sore thumb and I might as well go ahead and put some spinners and a coat of wax on the AR... :lol:

 

[Shaniac]

Hey if spinners could be put on an ar somebody would do it! :shock:

Ha Ha

Go full auto and the spinners would be buzzing!

Also, remember that I don't think American Rifleman has ever met a weapon or accessory they didn't like, and that includes some truly horrendous gear!

That's true...
It seems I might go for a Geissele, try them at first. After reviewing all of the triggers Geissele has, I am pulling more towards the SSA with a 2.5 lb 1st stage and a 2.0 lb 2nd stage. I sort of like the SSA-E but it has a 2.3 lb 1st stage and a 1.2 lb 2nd stage; my concern is that I don't have a lot of experience with the different trigger weights and I don't want and extremely touchy trigger as I am not competing with my AR. The SSA is supposedly much better than the stock AR triggers and it is rated for military and L.E.; which essentially means that the trigger is not extremely touchy.

I also considered the Geissele SSF (Super Select-Fire) trigger; does anybody know if they sell this to the general public? Do you have to purchase a tax stamp to purchase this trigger?