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cwill · 01-10-2021, 12:49 AM

What do you guys like for triggers on your hunting ARs? I have a Daniel Defense Mk12 that shoots fantastic, but I just can't get used to the 2 stage trigger in the field. It has the SSA-E trigger in it currently. Does anybody make a nice single stage that dosen't have a ton of creep?

nandosubia · 01-10-2021, 01:13 AM

Larue MBT 1S. Love mine in my sbr. Have a two stage as well

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bloodtrail18 · 01-10-2021, 02:28 AM

Hyperfire competition

talleywack97 · 01-10-2021, 05:30 AM

CMC and timmney are both jam up

Pushbutton2 · 01-10-2021, 08:35 AM

I started off using a Black Rain Ordinance 3.5 lb trigger. It has a curved bow. I used it for 2 or 3 years.

I always wanted a flat bow trigger.
So when I found a deal on a CMC 2 stage with a flat bow I bought it. Unfortunately it doesn't work in my AR10. I can't pull the trigger far enough to get it fire. The trigger guard is flat and part of the lower the trigger gets stopped by the trigger guard

So I bought another CMC Trigger. Which I'm currently using. It is a 2.5 lb single stage flat bow. I really really like it.

I have to pay attention though. It's a lot different from the Black Rain Ordinance one.

cohenascopy · 01-10-2021, 08:37 AM

Cmc

kcmarullo · 01-10-2021, 08:45 AM

Cmc 2.5 works for me.

Gherkin05 · 01-10-2021, 08:49 AM

I agree with the CMC recommendations. Fantastic trigger at 2.5 and made in Texas!

TacticalCowboy · 01-10-2021, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by cohenascopy

Cmc

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kkp005 · 01-10-2021, 11:15 AM

CMC
Larue’s are also great for the money

Traildust · 01-10-2021, 11:16 AM

I like the CMC flat

futureagg · 01-10-2021, 11:57 AM

Larue for the money.
CMC is another great choice

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ahlongslide · 01-10-2021, 03:03 PM

I like the Larue 2 stage for hunting. Very distinct wall at the end of the first stage and then a clean break.

ETA: I read the rest of the OP. CMC for a single stage

Leon County Slayer · 01-10-2021, 03:12 PM

I’ve had the Skeltonized competition Timney for quite a while and still really like it.

Dale Moser · 01-10-2021, 03:22 PM

CMC is all I have.

I HATE 2 stage triggers, absolutely pointless.

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Clay C · 01-10-2021, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by nandosubia

Larue MBT 1S. Love mine in my sbr. Have a two stage as well

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I think you are the first person I’ve ever heard say they like the 1S. I’m with you on the 2 stage. Love that trigger. The heavy spring is an absolute necessity for me.

For a simple, reliable 1 stage the ALG ACT is pretty hard to beat for the cost.

bowfishin fool · 01-10-2021, 04:23 PM

I’m running a CMC and love it. Flat bow and I think mine is 3.5 but absolutely crisp

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duckhunter175 · 01-10-2021, 05:45 PM

CMC 2.5lb flat bow single stage

cwill · 01-10-2021, 07:58 PM

Thanks for all the replies! Looks like CMC has a great reputation. Leaning hard towards the CMC flat 2.5 at this point.

STX_Shooter · 01-10-2021, 09:14 PM

Another vote for CMC

denimdeerslayer · 01-11-2021, 10:13 AM

I use Geissele on my Grendal and love it.

SaltwaterSlick · 01-11-2021, 10:35 AM

I have Timney's in all my AR's either skeletonized or solid curved bow 2.5# and they seem to be exactly the same across them all... They include multiple caliber AR15's, AR 10's and even a little AR15-22lr... Plus, it takes about 15 minutes to make the change out.

trophy8 · 01-11-2021, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Dale Moser

CMC is all I have.

I HATE 2 stage triggers, absolutely pointless.

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You can run a really light 2 stage. Ease through the first stage and break the second when needed. If you run a real light single stage you will doubke tap really easy. I used to hate them too. I love them now.

cwill · 01-11-2021, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by trophy8

You can run a really light 2 stage. Ease through the first stage and break the second when needed. If you run a real light single stage you will doubke tap really easy. I used to hate them too. I love them now.

I do worry about doubles. My beef with the 2 stagexI have is the creep on the 2nd stage before it breaks. If I could get 2 stage with a cleaner break I'd be ok with that.

cwill · 01-11-2021, 11:06 AM

Thanks for all the info guys! Doing my research now

trophy8 · 01-11-2021, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by cwill

I do worry about doubles. My beef with the 2 stagexI have is the creep on the 2nd stage before it breaks. If I could get 2 stage with a cleaner break I'd be ok with that.

What is it?

Geiselle and trigger tech diamond is all I have that are 2 stage. Multiple models of geiselle. Need to run the TT more but it’s super crisp and extremely light. 1.5 lbs for BOTH stages combined.

Wasn’t gonna say it but I’ll add my input. I don’t like CMC. Not much more money gets you a geiselle.

Tony Pic · 01-11-2021, 01:58 PM

I have multiple LaRue MBT-2 and two James Madison Sabre single-stage triggers.
For the type of shooting I do, They serve me fine.

MarkS · 01-11-2021, 02:11 PM

Palmetto State Armory Single Stage 2.5 lb, and 3.5 lb triggers. Both are leaps and bounds better than CMC which I also own. These can be bough on sale regularly at around $86 TYD.

Daddy D · 01-11-2021, 02:11 PM

I like the Larue 2-stage triggers myself. Never tried a CMC.

cwill · 01-11-2021, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trophy8

What is it?

Geiselle and trigger tech diamond is all I have that are 2 stage. Multiple models of geiselle. Need to run the TT more but it’s super crisp and extremely light. 1.5 lbs for BOTH stages combined.

Wasn’t gonna say it but I’ll add my input. I don’t like CMC. Not much more money gets you a geiselle.

I asked for opinions so fire away! Lol From what I understand the Daniel Defense MK 12s come stock with a Geissele SSA trigger. Don't get me wrong it's WAY nicer than alot of other AR triggers I've messed with. I'm just looking for more of that bolt gun trigger feel. Hope that makes sense.

LMiz · 01-11-2021, 02:43 PM

Cmc

WTJim · 01-11-2021, 02:58 PM

Expensive: Geissele SSA-E
Budget: Larue MBT 2 stage
I have both and prefer Larue for best bang for buck.

300AAC · 01-11-2021, 03:01 PM

I only run Geissele triggers in my AR's. Really a great trigger.

trophy8 · 01-11-2021, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwill

I asked for opinions so fire away! Lol From what I understand the Daniel Defense MK 12s come stock with a Geissele SSA trigger. Don't get me wrong it's WAY nicer than alot of other AR triggers I've messed with. I'm just looking for more of that bolt gun trigger feel. Hope that makes sense.

Closest to a bolt gun is my trigger tech diamond 2 stage. I run single stage set at 1 lb in all my bolt actions for what it’s worth.

SaltwaterSlick · 01-11-2021, 04:19 PM

Closest to bolt gun trigger to me would be the Timney... Same for instance as a drop in replacement for a Remy 700 or AR15... just different mounts. Action inside them is identical. That's why I went with Timney, from experience with bolt guns... they give me the same "feel" in my AR's...

Notaguide · 01-11-2021, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trophy8

You can run a really light 2 stage. Ease through the first stage and break the second when needed. If you run a real light single stage you will doubke tap really easy. I used to hate them too. I love them now.

This is spot on. I have both Timney and CMC set around 2.5 and have had people double tap while shooting them. I've never been a 2 stage fan but recently installed two Trigger Tech Diamonds on some DD5v4's (ar10) and you really don't notice the first light pull if set up correctly. I definitely would recommend considering this for a semi-auto.

trophy8 · 01-11-2021, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaltwaterSlick

Closest to bolt gun trigger to me would be the Timney... Same for instance as a drop in replacement for a Remy 700 or AR15... just different mounts. Action inside them is identical. That's why I went with Timney, from experience with bolt guns... they give me the same "feel" in my AR's...

Agreed. I just can’t get them as light as I want lol. The timney IS nice

SaltwaterSlick · 01-11-2021, 09:21 PM

Matt, you should feel the triggers on my PCP guns... 8-9 oz. MAX! Talk about nice! But you don't walk around with them cocked either and they don't have safties at all...

cwill · 01-11-2021, 09:47 PM

Thanks for sharing all the knowledge guys!

Gherkin05 · 01-11-2021, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Daddy D

I like the Larue 2-stage triggers myself. Never tried a CMC.

That’s a great trigger. It’s interesting to me how LaRue is not in the National conversation about top tier ARs anymore. I’m guessing they made their point and are filling contracts and not participating in the rat race.

Best AR gear/parts money can buy. Their build kits are still the best deal going.

okrattler · 01-11-2021, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dale Moser

CMC is all I have.

I HATE 2 stage triggers, absolutely pointless.

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Same here. Well I mean I don't care for 2 stage triggers. I have a BTE single stage.

trophy8 · 01-12-2021, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaltwaterSlick

Matt, you should feel the triggers on my PCP guns... 8-9 oz. MAX! Talk about nice! But you don't walk around with them cocked either and they don't have safties at all...

I’d rip half a mag off on accident in an AR like that haha. I bet those are sweet!

OP I forgot I do have a hyperfire 24C single stage and it’s way nice for a single stage. Comes with several different springs and an adjustable trigger shoe. Check them out.

RifleBowPistol · 01-12-2021, 09:01 PM

CMC has a bunch of triggers, one of them I got to try years ago, was a very nice. But I have not found someone who has displays set up with all of the many variations of CMC triggers, so I have no idea which one it is.

I bought two Geisselematch triggers for two of my rifles. They are adjustable. You can adjust the creep of the first stage, then the lbs. of pull for both the first stage and second stage, then the over travel. I have mine adjusted to the point, it's hard to tell they are two stage triggers.

I have another gun, I bought a Hyperfire trigger for my 458 SOCOM. I got it on sale, wanted a cheap trigger for my 458, since I built it out of spare parts and a cheap barrel. I have been pretty happy with the Hyperfire trigger, not sure which version I got, I think it's the Reflex.

01-10-2021, 12:49 AM	#1
cwill Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bellville Tx Hunt In: Burnet County	Best AR trigger for hunting What do you guys like for triggers on your hunting ARs? I have a Daniel Defense Mk12 that shoots fantastic, but I just can't get used to the 2 stage trigger in the field. It has the SSA-E trigger in it currently. Does anybody make a nice single stage that dosen't have a ton of creep?

01-10-2021, 09:14 PM	#20
STX_Shooter Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: San Benito Hunt In: Starr County	Another vote for CMC Attached Images

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01-10-2021, 01:13 AM	#2
nandosubia Six Point Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Fort Worth Hunt In: Lohn, Ballinger, Culberson Co	Larue MBT 1S. Love mine in my sbr. Have a two stage as well Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-10-2021, 02:28 AM	#3
bloodtrail18 Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wylie, Tx Hunt In: Uvalde, Tx	Hyperfire competition

01-10-2021, 05:30 AM	#4
talleywack97 Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ellis co. Hunt In: Out East a bit	CMC and timmney are both jam up

01-10-2021, 08:35 AM	#5
Pushbutton2 Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Van,TX Hunt In: Mc Culloch County since 2015 Van Zandt County since 2017	I started off using a Black Rain Ordinance 3.5 lb trigger. It has a curved bow. I used it for 2 or 3 years. I always wanted a flat bow trigger. So when I found a deal on a CMC 2 stage with a flat bow I bought it. Unfortunately it doesn't work in my AR10. I can't pull the trigger far enough to get it fire. The trigger guard is flat and part of the lower the trigger gets stopped by the trigger guard So I bought another CMC Trigger. Which I'm currently using. It is a 2.5 lb single stage flat bow. I really really like it. I have to pay attention though. It's a lot different from the Black Rain Ordinance one.

01-10-2021, 08:37 AM	#6
cohenascopy Six Point Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bullard Hunt In: wood county	Cmc

01-10-2021, 08:45 AM	#7
kcmarullo Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Danbury Tx Hunt In: South Tx, Oklahoma	Cmc 2.5 works for me.

01-10-2021, 08:49 AM	#8
Gherkin05 Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Blanco Co. Hunt In: NM,CO,TX	I agree with the CMC recommendations. Fantastic trigger at 2.5 and made in Texas!

01-10-2021, 11:15 AM	#10
kkp005 Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Madisonville Hunt In: Madison County	CMC Larue’s are also great for the money

01-10-2021, 11:16 AM	#11
Traildust Pope & Young Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alvin, Texas Hunt In: Pow Pow!	I like the CMC flat

01-10-2021, 11:57 AM	#12
futureagg Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Katy Hunt In: Crockett	Larue for the money. CMC is another great choice Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-10-2021, 03:03 PM	#13
ahlongslide Eight Point Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NW of Houston Hunt In: Anywhere I can.	I like the Larue 2 stage for hunting. Very distinct wall at the end of the first stage and then a clean break. ETA: I read the rest of the OP. CMC for a single stage

01-10-2021, 03:12 PM	#14
Leon County Slayer Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Houston Hunt In: Camo (Leon County) - Knifemaker<><	I’ve had the Skeltonized competition Timney for quite a while and still really like it.

01-10-2021, 03:22 PM	#15
Dale Moser Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wise Cty Hunt In: Young Cty	CMC is all I have. I HATE 2 stage triggers, absolutely pointless. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-10-2021, 04:23 PM	#17
bowfishin fool Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Midland TX Hunt In: Harper Tx, Cuero TX	I’m running a CMC and love it. Flat bow and I think mine is 3.5 but absolutely crisp Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-10-2021, 05:45 PM	#18
duckhunter175 Eight Point Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Dallas	CMC 2.5lb flat bow single stage

01-10-2021, 07:58 PM	#19
cwill Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bellville Tx Hunt In: Burnet County	Thanks for all the replies! Looks like CMC has a great reputation. Leaning hard towards the CMC flat 2.5 at this point.

01-11-2021, 10:13 AM	#21
denimdeerslayer Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hempstead Hunt In: Waller	I use Geissele on my Grendal and love it.

01-11-2021, 10:35 AM	#22
SaltwaterSlick Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006	I have Timney's in all my AR's either skeletonized or solid curved bow 2.5# and they seem to be exactly the same across them all... They include multiple caliber AR15's, AR 10's and even a little AR15-22lr... Plus, it takes about 15 minutes to make the change out.

01-11-2021, 11:06 AM	#25
cwill Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bellville Tx Hunt In: Burnet County	Thanks for all the info guys! Doing my research now

01-11-2021, 01:58 PM	#27
Tony Pic Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Texas and NYS Hunt In: The Picarosas North and South, Kerrville, Mountain Home and Harper	I have multiple LaRue MBT-2 and two James Madison Sabre single-stage triggers. For the type of shooting I do, They serve me fine.

01-11-2021, 02:11 PM	#28
MarkS Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas Hunt In: Have gun will travel	Palmetto State Armory Single Stage 2.5 lb, and 3.5 lb triggers. Both are leaps and bounds better than CMC which I also own. These can be bough on sale regularly at around $86 TYD.

01-11-2021, 02:11 PM	#29
Daddy D Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2011	I like the Larue 2-stage triggers myself. Never tried a CMC.

01-11-2021, 02:43 PM	#31
LMiz Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Dallas Hunt In: Huntsville	Cmc

01-11-2021, 02:58 PM	#32
WTJim Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2012	Expensive: Geissele SSA-E Budget: Larue MBT 2 stage I have both and prefer Larue for best bang for buck.

01-11-2021, 03:01 PM	#33
300AAC Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Jan 2021	I only run Geissele triggers in my AR's. Really a great trigger.

01-11-2021, 04:19 PM	#35
SaltwaterSlick Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006	Closest to bolt gun trigger to me would be the Timney... Same for instance as a drop in replacement for a Remy 700 or AR15... just different mounts. Action inside them is identical. That's why I went with Timney, from experience with bolt guns... they give me the same "feel" in my AR's...

01-11-2021, 09:21 PM	#38
SaltwaterSlick Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006	Matt, you should feel the triggers on my PCP guns... 8-9 oz. MAX! Talk about nice! But you don't walk around with them cocked either and they don't have safties at all...

01-11-2021, 09:47 PM	#39
cwill Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bellville Tx Hunt In: Burnet County	Thanks for sharing all the knowledge guys!

01-12-2021, 09:01 PM	#43
RifleBowPistol Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2017	CMC has a bunch of triggers, one of them I got to try years ago, was a very nice. But I have not found someone who has displays set up with all of the many variations of CMC triggers, so I have no idea which one it is. I bought two Geisselematch triggers for two of my rifles. They are adjustable. You can adjust the creep of the first stage, then the lbs. of pull for both the first stage and second stage, then the over travel. I have mine adjusted to the point, it's hard to tell they are two stage triggers. I have another gun, I bought a Hyperfire trigger for my 458 SOCOM. I got it on sale, wanted a cheap trigger for my 458, since I built it out of spare parts and a cheap barrel. I have been pretty happy with the Hyperfire trigger, not sure which version I got, I think it's the Reflex.