Which Trigger?

[m41]

I want to thank everyone for their help in which scope to buy I decided on the Nikon P223 now I need help in which trigger. I am looking at the Geisele SSA-E or the Timmey. I don't know whether I would need a 2 stage or a single stage Timmey. Most of my shooting has been with handguns over the past 50 years and I don't hunt just me and my wife target shoot. If I get the Timmey would I get the 3, 4, or 4.5 poun trigger? Any input would be appreicated. Thanks

 

[BHarada]

I want to thank everyone for their help in which scope to buy I decided on the Nikon P223 now I need help in which trigger. I am looking at the Geisele SSA-E or the Timmey. I don't know whether I would need a 2 stage or a single stage Timmey. Most of my shooting has been with handguns over the past 50 years and I don't hunt just me and my wife target shoot. If I get the Timmey would I get the 3, 4, or 4.5 poun trigger? Any input would be appreicated. Thanks

When I was doing my trigger research I read that the Timney AR15 triggers can sometimes have light primer strikes on Mil-Spec ammo with hard primers. So if you plan on shooting a lot of M193, M855 or the like their AR10 trigger is a better choice.

I ended up buying a Geissele SSA and have zero regrets on that decision.

 

[storeyteller]

I have heard the same thing about the Timney, but I don't have any personal experience with it. I do have experience with the Geissele SSA-E and it is an excellent trigger. I am currently running a RRA-NM 2 stage trigger on my sport and really like it alot. The only differences I found between the Geissele SSA-E and the RRA-NM is the Geissele has a lighter 1st stage, the trigger is somewhat smaller, and the RRA is about a $100 cheaper. YMMV.

 

[oneyeopn]

I use timneys in my Mausers but they use a spring on the firing pin. I am running a Spikes Battle Trigger Ni-Bo coated but they are not for everyone. they basically are a regular trigger but real slick because of the coating. And an Alpha Romeo DIY Spring Kit.

 

[tbury]

I have two ARs one in 5.56 (colt) and one in 6.8 (Stag) I replaced both triggers with Rock River National match triggers. The triggers are two stage and great for target work.

 

[MPDC]

For target shooting (other than 3 gun type matches) the SSA-E is an excellent choice. It is the class of the field.

 

[gunfighter48]

I have Timney 4lb triggers in my S&W Sport and LR 308 and they work great on all ammo fired so far. I fire a lot of Federal M193 and never have any problems with light strikes. The Timney in the LR 308 also fires all ammo with no problems. I use both 7.62 and 308 in the LR 308. if you like single stage triggers it's hard to beat the Timneys!!!!!!!

 

[TangoFoxtrot]

I want to thank everyone for their help in which scope to buy I decided on the Nikon P223 now I need help in which trigger. I am looking at the Geisele SSA-E or the Timmey. I don't know whether I would need a 2 stage or a single stage Timmey. Most of my shooting has been with handguns over the past 50 years and I don't hunt just me and my wife target shoot. If I get the Timmey would I get the 3, 4, or 4.5 poun trigger? Any input would be appreicated. Thanks

For a range gun on a SPR I would not go below a 4.5lb trigger 2 stage. For a defensive AR battle rifle, I would stick with the stock single stage trigger. Just my 2 cents.

 

[saltair]

I have the single stage Wilson Combat Trigger TTU at 4#'s pull.
I see Palmetto State Armory has the Geissele SSA-E trigger on sale until 9/10 at 12:00pm. (EST) for $179.99.

 

[Jumpmaster]

For a range gun on a SPR I would not go below a 4.5lb trigger 2 stage. For a defensive AR battle rifle, I would stick with the stock single stage trigger. Just my 2 cents.

I concur with TangoFoxtrot...stick with the original stock single stage trigger...if you are going to do any shooting with groups/training courses, they usually frown upon modified triggers especially when it drops below 4.5 lbs.

 

[imku]

FYI, Primary Arms has triggers on sale 10% off

 

[Maddmax]

I have two ARs one in 5.56 (colt) and one in 6.8 (Stag) I replaced both triggers with Rock River National match triggers. The triggers are two stage and great for target work.

I have the single stage in my RR and love it. Maybe 1/8th inch take up ?

 

[RainDodger]

I've put the SSA-E trigger in 3 ARs so that I'd have the same basic "feel" to all the rifles. Excellent in all 3. They use a standard hammer spring, so there is no such thing as a light strike. They're very well made.

Whether you get a 2-stage trigger or not - that's your call. It's a personal thing. I like a 2-stage a lot. My Colt came stock with their standard trigger, which is not a 2-stage and I didn't like it one bit, although it was rough and creepy, which didn't help matters either. I ordered the SSA-E trigger even before I picked up the rifle, knowing that I'd want one.

I have no timney experience, but I can recommend the SSA-E with no reservations.

 

[MPDC]

I've put the SSA-E trigger in 3 ARs so that I'd have the same basic "feel" to all the rifles. Excellent in all 3. They use a standard hammer spring, so there is no such thing as a light strike. They're very well made.

Whether you get a 2-stage trigger or not - that's your call. It's a personal thing. I like a 2-stage a lot. My Colt came stock with their standard trigger, which is not a 2-stage and I didn't like it one bit, although it was rough and creepy, which didn't help matters either. I ordered the SSA-E trigger even before I picked up the rifle, knowing that I'd want one.

I have no timney experience, but I can recommend the SSA-E with no reservations.

Agree, nothing but pleased with the SSA-E. I think many new AR owners are intimidated by the installation as opposed to "drop in" and don't realize how simple it is to do AND how much they will learn about what makes the round go bang.

This is Bill Geissele showing how to install his trigger. If I can do it, anyone with even minimal dexterity can.

Bill Geissele shows you how to install the SSA trigger | Military Times GearScout

 

[Foxtrot]

The Geissele SSA-E.

MPDC is correct, easy as pie to install.

 

[Dikinalaska]

I'm running the Timney 3 lb and love it. I'm kind of in the opposite position as I have no Giessele experience though.

 

[Foxtrot]

Had one of our guys who swore by Timney, loved them too but also had not had experience with other triggers. He switched over to the Giessele SSA-E after firing a weapon with one installed.