I am in the mist of planning a build. I have been doing research and writing down everything, but I came to a stop when triggers came along.

 

I never shot a AR before, this will be my first. How do you know what kind of trigger brand to get and also if you want single stage or second stage?

What are you going to do with it?

Range rifle?

HD rifle?

Precision rifle?

3gun rifle?

Zombie apocalypse rifle??

 

What type of trigger you select depends on what your planned use of the rifle.

 

That being said, I use the factory Colt triggers on my rifles.

try other people's rifles and see which you like first.  That way, you get to see the feel of different ones.

The AR will be used at the range as well as HD if needed.

typically.. what you will do with that gun.. shooting style.. and idea based on other guns... can help guide you in the right direction...

 

I have a geissele trigger and it is amazing.. but they are also extremely expensive... but more to the point the cool thing about their site is that it gives you diagrams of the pull force.. so if you ever operated a gun before you can get a general idea of what it will feel like without handling it.. 

try other people's rifles and see which you like first. That way, you get to see the feel of different ones.

Thought about seeing if anyone around me rents them so I can try because I am the only one of my friend who is in the gun hobby so far, so no one I know has a AR lol. Well my sisters boyfriend does but that's in California lol.

Where in NJ are you?

well if ever at cjrpc, you are more than welcom to try mine and my friends......

I live in sewell nj. I am honestly still new to gun world a far as ranges. I have been shorting for years now, starting off with my dad. The only range we went to was Bobs in glassboro because he got to become real friends with Bob. I don't think they allow ARs, atleast I never seen one there. So I know if you are going suggest ranges that rent I will have to travel and have no problem with that.

I'll second Rutgers invitation, if you shoot at SJSC, I'll be happy to let you try mine.

 

SJSC is in Winslow NJ.

Same. I have rifles with geisselle, timney, and reg mil spec triggers you could try at cjrpc.

Same offer here. I have rifles with geisselle, timney, and reg mil spec triggers you could try at cjrpc. I think we are going there tom if you are off.

Tried to edit my post but it made a new one. I hate this new tapatalk update.

Thanks everyone! I will have to see when my next free time is and if you guys are available and I will take you up on the offers!

 

Blake I wish I was off tomorrow but not . I will keep in touch with all of you. Thanks so much!

Use the stock military trigger until you know what you want out of an AR trigger. You can feel 12 custom or upgraded ones, but until you know what YOU like, it is just a fun exercise with no real results.   Before you spend up to $250+ on a trigger, you should know why it is a good trigger for you, not for someone else. I like my 3GN-SD for example, but you I would never recommend that a new AR owner spend money one one. 

 

The milspec type triggers are nearly free in parts kits, so use that for a bit because you can always spend more money later. 

^^^ This

Get some time with a stock trigger.  You won't know better, nor do I think it will make a huge difference for you.  Get some time on YOUR gun, take a couple classes, focus on the basics.  When you feel comfortable with where your skills are and are thinking about dropping 300 on a trigger, buy another lower and start another build. 

For your uses I would just get a Rock River 2 stage

To start with, stick with the mil spec trigger that comes with most parts kits.

I have a G SSA-E in my 18in SPR, SSA in my LaRue (go to rifle) and standard GI triggers in my backup rifle and in my wife's rifle.

 

The SSA-E is a must for me in a precision type rifle.  Having an SSA in the go to gun is a benefit, but it will still do it's job with a GI trigger.

Can't believe this video hasn't been posted.

 

Same. I have rifles with geisselle, timney, and reg mil spec triggers you could try at cjrpc.

 

When you bringing all 3 to the range next Blake? Trying to decide on a trigger for my upcoming project.

 

When you bringing all 3 to the range next Blake? Trying to decide on a trigger for my upcoming project.

 

 

I have been going mostly during the week.  Shoot me a text or pm and we can figure out a time that works.

with the rain today I didn't go but may go on Sunday