Ar trigger weight

[Txrookie]

Hey guys I have a sig 516 patrol that has a heavy 7.5 lb trigger. I’m wanting to use it for varmint hunting as well as hd but I hate the trigger. I’ve decided to go with a velocity drop in but I can’t decide what weight. Is a 3lb too light?

 

[BAKPAKR]

My only experience with aftermarket triggers has
been with Geisseles. The SSA-E and the SD-E have around a 3.5 pound pull. I like them a lot for shooting at targets and for hunting.

 

[justinspicher]

I think its just fine. You won't know unless you try it though. My Grendel sports a 3lb single stage trigger and I am a huge fan of it.

 

[Backpack Hunter]

I have no experience with Velocity, but 3lbs is not too light for a varmint gun.

I just re read and realized you were wanting it for defense use as well. For home defense I think 3lbs is too light. YMMV.

 

[260madman]

I only have 2 stage triggers in my ARs. RRA before they did their lobbying scandal and LaRue. Hard to beat the LaRue for $80. For HD I’m not sure how I’d go with it. Mine has a 2 stage and I’m comfort able with it. I don’t put my booger hook on the fun switch until I have to.

 

[Txrookie]

I have no experience with Velocity, but 3lbs is not too light for a varmint gun.

I just re read and realized you were wanting it for defense use as well. For home defense I think 3lbs is too light. YMMV.

I guess hd isn’t a major factor, I was just curious. My main priority is night time calling so if it’s not to light for that then I think I’m going to go that route

 

[Desk Jockey]

I like the Geisseles. Single stage at 3-4#. I have some lighter triggers on bolt guns and one AR set up for long range with a sub 3# trigger. It is great for distance shooting but not ideal for antisocial purposes where things could get exciting.

 

[NaturalJon]

I put on a CMC on an AR built for coyote hunting. It has been excellent IMO

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[DangerRanger]

velocity makes a good trigger. I like 3.5-5.5 personally and my main general duty rifle wears a ALG ACT and breaks around 5. My precision rigs are around 3 lbs. I would not go less

 

[Hill Difficulty]

I have a JP single-stage that would meet your specs. Willing to sell for $75 shipped. Pull is around #4. Sells new for $199 as JP EZ Trigger Fire Control Package. Can always change trigger spring to change pull weight.

 

[Hill Difficulty]

Oversight: Sorry, I overlooked the part about already having a #3 trigger. 3 pounds is not too light.

 

[JoeDirt]

3# is my go to, I have a drop in Timney in my guns.

 

[Txrookie]

I have a JP single-stage that would meet your specs. Willing to sell for $75 shipped. Pull is around #4. Sells new for $199 as JP EZ Trigger Fire Control Package. Can always change trigger spring to change pull weight.

Thanks for the offer, if the velocity is a little light I might take you up on that offer..it’s supposed to come in Thursday and I’m planning on testing it out this weekend.

 

[Lionhound1975]

I have a single stage Velocity drop in one of my ARs with a 224 Valkyrie upper. I think it is 3 or 3.5 pounds. i really think Velocity makes a great trigger and am very happy with it.

 

[Where's Bruce?]

3.5 is my sweet spot, yours may be different. Lovin' the Timneys...put em in all my rifles but the Savages.

 

[wind gypsy]

I have a Timney single stage at 3 lb. Its not too light at all. Actually, it feels pretty lousy compared to my bolt gun triggers.

 

[Txrookie]

3.5 is my sweet spot, yours may be different. Lovin' the Timneys...put em in all my rifles but the Savages.

Do you leave savage trigger stock or put in something else? I have a 110 in 243, and it’s my favorite gun. It’s not pretty but I’m most comfortable with it.

 

[archp625]

I have a CNC at 2.5# and love it. To be honest i wish it was a 2#.

 

[bsnedeker]

I have the PCC Gold Trigger on my AR...it pulls at 3# and it is sweet! It's a hybrid trigger with a really small amount of take up before it hits the wall. I've built a few other AR's for other guys and I always use this trigger system...everyone loves it.

 

[Where's Bruce?]

Do you leave savage trigger stock or put in something else? I have a 110 in 243, and it’s my favorite gun. It’s not pretty but I’m most comfortable with it.

Their two-stage Accutrigger is awesome!