AR Triggers. Drop in or Not?

[ShootOkHuntWorse]

Ordered a LaRue MBT-2S months ago and it just got pushed back another month so I’m over it. What is a good option that’s in the 100-150$ area? Not wanting to drop 230$ on a Geissele that much. Tons of drop in options but I worry about dust and moisture getting in.

 

[Judd]

I've had good luck with CMC and I prefer the 3 gun 2.5lb straight. It's not as heavy as advertised...the few I have are actually under 2lb.

 

[Kauaihunter]

CMC and PSA have been no issues for me.

 

[Braaap]

I also got frustrated waiting for LaRue to be in stock but found a Geissele on sale for $170-180ish. Primary arms just had them on sale.

 

[youngbuck96]

Ordered a LaRue MBT-2S months ago and it just got pushed back another month so I’m over it. What is a good option that’s in the 100-150$ area? Not wanting to drop 230$ on a Geissele that much. Tons of drop in options but I worry about dust and moisture getting in.

Hey brother, I'm sending you a DM

 

[wind gypsy]

I have one of the timney single stages, dont get that. Much prefer the MBT-2S.

 

[Formidilosus]

Ordered a LaRue MBT-2S months ago and it just got pushed back another month so I’m over it. What is a good option that’s in the 100-150$ area? Not wanting to drop 230$ on a Geissele that much. Tons of drop in options but I worry about dust and moisture getting in.

Geissele, Larue, and LMT Two-stage triggers are by far the most reliable options. Cassette style triggers are by far the least reliable.

 

[Pokerface]

Schmid Tool 2 stage have been good and reliable for me.....Joe

 

[RWT]

Depends on use case. Is this an AR set up for Pdogs and yotes or go get in a fight AR? For hunting I prefer TT, but for getting personal I have a Larue.

 

[Cherokeeguide]

I use the Rock River Arms 2 stage National Match trigger in mine.

Cassette style triggers are generally considered to be less reliable, as has been noted already.

 

[Choupique]

This is my favorite so far. $80 2 stage drop in. I believe its a Schmidt 2 stage with a paint job

https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-2-stage-nickel-boron-trigger-assembly1.html

 

[MallardSX2]

The flat faced cmc’s are awesome. If you find them on a good sale, they are well worth the money.

I have one in every single one of my ar’s.

 

[ShootOkHuntWorse]

Thanks. I’ll look into the recommended non cassette styles. My rifles get caked in dust and are not generally treated nicely. Worrying about pins walking out and ice isn’t what I want. I don’t do cool guy go fast shoot fast stuff but I do like when they go bang and can take harsh conditions.

 

[justinspicher]

I’m not really a fan of the cassette style trigger inserts.

I do enjoy a good old fashioned mil spec two stage trigger.

With that being said, a LaRue is really hard to beat unless you get a Geissele.

 

[06 SB]

The Timney Impact is OK and will be at 3.5 pounds. I have one and it has not failed in any way. I have several TriggerTech Duty in just normal AR builds. They also have had no issues. My long range ones have TT adjustable and they are sweet. I prefer a single stage triggers and all of the ones I listed above are.

There are plenty of good triggers out there. About the only one I see a lot but have never used is Rise Armament.

 

[grfox92]

Can someone explain what a cassette trigger is compared to other options?

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[SteveAndTheCrigBoys]

Can someone explain what a cassette trigger is compared to other options?

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They have a housing like the bottom left three in this photo.

 

[The Harbor Master]

The MBT-2S is 100% worth the wait, but it does suck that they are hard to get.

I have a CMC cassette in a 18 DMR style AR and haven't had any issues. But it doesnt see hard use and is not a home defense/SHTF gun. In a rifle you need to trust and/or will get used and dirty, MBT-2S can't be beat IMO.