ALG Defense "QMS" AR-15 trigger

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Item: http://www.brownells.com/rifle-part...hanced-military-style-triggers-prod53928.aspx

I just received and installed this product to replace a DPMS trigger. So far I like the feel of of it but I have yet to fire the rifle with it installed. I may have to retrain for my trigger control with this one. It pulls up quickly and then a little more pressure drops the hammer. It surprises me during dry fire so it will be interesting to see what the result is during live fire. The DPMS wasn't horrible to me but my frame of reference is various versions of the M16 and a little with the M4 from years ago. Memory about triggers has faded some but I bought the DPMS shortly after I got out and the trigger wasn't objectionable to me then.

So if you're not hating your trigger enough to spend $100-$300, the ALG might be worth the $45 investment. Nickel-boron takes it up to $65, but I'm not sure I really see the point. Midway and Brownell's (plenty of reviews) carry it and I'm sure others do as well. It was an add-on to get free shipping(my story and I'm stickin' to it:D) with a 10-pack of Brownell's magazines that are on sale. Orders over $150 get free shipping with code EB1.
 
I replaced the unbelievably awful trigger that came in my Bushmaster lower parts kit with the ACT version, I could not be happier.
 
I've had one for about 9 months. It is better than most generic "milspec" triggers, but my factory S&W trigger from a few years back is still the best factory AR trigger I've pulled. My ALG does have very little travel and breaks clean.

The good thing about ALG is there is consistency and QC. You know what you're getting when you buy it.
 
The only notable difference (that I saw) is that the engagement surfaces have been polished and perhaps fitted some. My speculation is that it is about what you would get paying a gunsmith to work your existing trigger.
 
I have the ACT trigger in one of my AR's and love it. I have bought them for both the lowers I am starting to put together.

Brownells has a parts kit with the ACT trigger for around $90, which is hard to beat, imo.
 
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Thought I would follow up on this. I took the rifle to the range today and the trigger is great! I shoot mostly irons(detachable carry handle and A2 post) on a carbine length system. My group size shrunk by a decent margin(~30%) at 100 yds but I didn't measure it. Couldn't be happier, it works flawless.
 
I have got to agree, for the money these triggers from ALG are pretty awesome. They put some though into them and made sure not to alter the geometry so you still have the reliability of the stock milspec trigger.
 
I replaced a RRA NM trigger with the lower cost version of that trigger but added the JP reduced power spring kit, which I highly recommend. Either way the ALG triggers are an unbeatable deal.
 
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