2 stage AR trigger

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Is this for a benchrest rifle? For what most folks use the AR for the stock trigger is the best option. Check out Bushmaster and Armalite for their factory match triggers, or Brownells for the JP two stage match trigger.

As some fitting may be required, you may need a gunsmith to install it.
 
No bench shooting, just a plinker basically. How hard is it to adjust the stock trigger? Anyone know how heavy the pull normally is on a new factory RRA? I actually have a Stag Arms lower, but is is complete with RRA parts kit.
 
I have done the AR-15 15 min trigger job on all 3 of my ARF's and one on a buds rifle. It is not a Benchrest trigger pull, but better than factory. Best part about the 15min job is, if you mess it up your out $3 for springs. If this doesn't do the trick for you then look at RR 2 stage, I hear nothing but good things about it.

Darkside
 
The stock trigger is not adjustable. Well, not in the way I think you mean. However, I think you will find it to be OK. Go out and put a few hundred rounds through it before changing things.
 
Even a tuned stock trigger is unacceptable to me. If you want a single stage, good for fast double taps etc., get a JP. If you want deliberate accuracy shots, try a 2 stage. I like Jewell but there are other good ones.
 
I have the RRA 2-stage trigger in my bushy shorty, and I love it. I have always prefered 2-stage triggers and this one is really nice. 3# take up, 1.5# let off. Non-adjustable. Drop in. Cost ~$120. Coupled with a thinner front sight, the inherent accuracy that I can now get out of the carbine has been greatly improved.
 
The two stage trigger is now for use primarily in NRA and CMP Highpower Rifle Service Rifle compition. The guns used for that competition are quite subject to bump fires. As a safety measure, the CMP (and later the NRA) decreed that all Service Rifles have a 4.5# trigger. In order to still have a full 4.5# but have a "light" letoff, we use a two-stage so the weight is distributed between two stages.
 
Glocksrock, I can't remember where I found the 15min trigger job instructions on the net, might have been ar-15.com, try looking there.

You can get the same results by replacing the trigger and hammer springs with low power springs from Brownells.

Darkside
 
Put 500-1000 rounds throught it as is before making any changes to it, especially if this is your first AR. If the rifle is meant for self-defense, most of the "big names" advise strongly to avoid anything but the stock trigger.

For plinking, save the $120 for another 1000 rounds of ammo and stick with the stock trigger. :)
 
Thanks for the replies. I will definitely shoot it a good bit before I change anything with the trigger, I'm still in the learning process and am trying to gather as much info as possible. I may just want the trigger to be a bit lighter, or have less slack. I'll just have to see how it shoots first. I do plan on putting an EoTech 512F on it.
 
I have the Rock River 2 stage in my bull barreled varmint AR Its in a Bushmaster Lower, took 10 minutes to install, and came with good directions.

The directions said to remove the pistol grip safety detent and spring and safety, but this was not necessary on the bushmaster lower.

The cost was $99 from

www.adcofirearms.com

Its a great trigger, and Rock River provides it on their DEA rifle so they must feel its reliable enough for serious use. It doesnt have any adjustment screws to come loose, and it eliminates the seperate disconnector that is part of the Bushmaster trigger group.
 
ok, I got my M4gery put together last night, and I think the trigger is a bit heavy, but there is practically no creep in it. I don't think I want to go with a two stage trigger, but I would like the pull to be a bit lighter. How would I go about lightening the trigger pull a few pounds.
 
Try a google search fof 15 min trigger job. Look around on ar15.com as well.

I agree with what was said above, shoot several hunderd rounds before messing with it. Give thing a chance to break-in and smooth out a little.

Darkside
 
I did a google search for 15 min. trigger job, but got nothing. I am at work and the firewall blocks most gun sites and forums, I guess thehighroad.org doesn't sound bad so they haven't blocked this one. I'll just have to search ar15.com when I get home. I will still shoot it a good bit before I mess with the trigger, but I'm sure I will still want it a bit lighter.
 
Just checked over on ar15.com and in the "do-it-yourself" there is a discussion about DPMS low power springs. Check it out when you get home.

Darkside
 
Ok, thanks, I'll do that. So basically all that is needed to make a lighter trigger pull is some spring swapping or modification? I don't know how to take the lower apart, but I'm sure I could figure it out, and I know someone that knows how to do it should I get stuck.
 
I will dig aroung at home and see if I can find the instructions I used for the 15 min Trigger Job. If I find them I will post the web addy. for you.

It was very simple and after doing a few you could cut the time down to about 10 min.

The post I mentioned above was using DPMS low power springs.


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