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AR-15 Triggers: The Full Guide & Troubleshooting
AR-15LowerReceivers ^ | Black_Rifle_Gunsmith

Posted on 07/30/2019 11:50:04 AM PDT by Black_Rifle_Gunsmith

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1 posted on 07/30/2019 11:50:04 AM PDT by Black_Rifle_Gunsmith
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I’ve assembled several dozen AR pattern rifles so far and I’ve tried dozens of triggers. This is the best primer I’ve seen and it would have been very helpful when I first started years ago. I mostly use drop-in triggers but I’ve really come to appreciate the Larue MBT 2-stage...excellent value and performance.


2 posted on 07/30/2019 11:57:08 AM PDT by The Unknown Republican
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I got a Geissele SSA-E at the NRA convention for $165. Still trying to figure it out on my 16” HBAR rifle. Much lighter than my Rock River two-stage, but I’d never put that on a defensive rifle.


3 posted on 07/30/2019 12:04:22 PM PDT by SJSAMPLE
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I got 1000 rds of .223 available


4 posted on 07/30/2019 12:11:04 PM PDT by JonPreston
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Is that all? LOL


6 posted on 07/30/2019 12:16:01 PM PDT by Magnum44 (My comprehensive terrorism plan: Hunt them down and kill them.)
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To: Black_Rifle_Gunsmith

The AR I built has been having trouble with the carrier not fully closing after a shot. It gets jammed pretty bad and I cant always eject the round.


7 posted on 07/30/2019 12:17:50 PM PDT by George Rand (-- I can't befriend liberals because I won't befriend ignorance --)
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Bookmark...Thanks


8 posted on 07/30/2019 12:21:56 PM PDT by FtrPilot
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That’s what I’m selling :)


9 posted on 07/30/2019 12:25:52 PM PDT by JonPreston
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bump for reference.

I collect old military rifles, mostly WW2 bolt actions. What I have learned is that Molly grease on the sear of a trigger will work wonders over time in smoothing out a trigger. If you are in a hurry, using a fine polishing stone will also help make things smoother.


11 posted on 07/30/2019 12:42:13 PM PDT by Robert357
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I go over the trigger mechanism, explaining its individual parts. Then I discuss all the factors affecting trigger performance, and the symptoms to look out for. I summarize all the available trigger options you might want to invest in, and lastly I detailed how to troubleshoot

Wow, you're amazing.

On a scale of 1 to 100 amazing, where would you rate yourself?

Also rate how stupid are the rest of us, with 1 being the least stupid and 100 being more smarter.

Because clearly you have determined yourself qualified to lecture us.

12 posted on 07/30/2019 12:44:57 PM PDT by humblegunner
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Any opinions on good “drop-in” trigger assemblies to use with polymer lowers such as the CavArms/GWACS units? I’ve been following the “What Would Stoner Do” videos on InRangeTV and am thinking of building a “minimum weight” carbine.


13 posted on 07/30/2019 12:56:05 PM PDT by Charles Martel (Progressives are the crab grass in the lawn of life.)
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“Molly grease on the sear of a trigger will work wonders over time in smoothing out a trigger.”

Great stuff. I have mixed it with chrome polish and lubed sliding parts and seers with it and then worked the action several hundred times. Accelerated break in. Then the gun is stripped and thoroughly cleaned and re lubed. Works great.


14 posted on 07/30/2019 1:21:10 PM PDT by CrazyIvan (The Democrat party. A collaboration of Cloward-Piven and Dunning-Kruger.)
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To: The Unknown Republican

I stoned the sear on a the stock trigger in a Colt and restored the case hardening. Took out all the creep.


15 posted on 07/30/2019 1:22:36 PM PDT by IndispensableDestiny
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Your guide is very nicely organized and illustrated—very enticing for anyone who likes to learn.


16 posted on 07/30/2019 1:28:06 PM PDT by familyop ("Welcome to Costco. I love you." - -Costco greeter in the movie, "Idiocracy")
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My Rock River lower came with a 2 stage job which I love. Mrs. L went with the single stage BTE which she loves.

To each their own.

L


17 posted on 07/30/2019 1:33:53 PM PDT by Lurker (Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is.)
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Bfl


18 posted on 07/30/2019 2:03:06 PM PDT by Oshkalaboomboom
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Well done. Very useful.


19 posted on 07/30/2019 2:43:56 PM PDT by CrazyIvan (The Democrat party. A collaboration of Cloward-Piven and Dunning-Kruger.)
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News We Can Actually Use!

Thanks.

Bookmarking.


20 posted on 07/30/2019 2:46:20 PM PDT by TADSLOS (You know why you can enjoy a day at the Zoo? Because walls work.)
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