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Posted: 3/8/2009 3:29:28 PM EDT

I've been looking at upgradeing my trigger, and I'm haveing some trouble on what I should get. Every other firearm I own has a Single Stage Trigger. So, that is what I have been looking for but I can't seem to find a very big selection of Single Stage Triggers. I've also looked at Two Stage Triggers and I am a little confused. It was my understanding on a Two Satge Trigger that the first stage was light and the second stage was heavier, but I looked at the specs on a Geissle? trigger and the specs were backwards. It said the first stage was heavier and the second stage was light. Can anyone shed some light on this for me? I am mainly looking at either a Jewel or a Timney. If anyone has suggestions on triggers (first hand experience only please) that would be greatly appreciated as well.

I am planing on useing this AR for long range shooting.

Posted: 3/8/2009 3:38:58 PM EDT

[#1]

On a two stage there is a long take-up, with a crisp break. Unless you are doing a precision set-up, it's not the preferred 'combat' trigger.

WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE IN UPGRADING YOUR TRIGGER?

That will help us figure out how to best guide you.

Posted: 3/8/2009 3:50:34 PM EDT

[#2]

The trigger I have has alot of creep, is too heavy, and doesn't break very clean. I plan to use the rifle for long range shooting 200+ m. With the trigger I have right now I can't even seem to hold a 2-3 group at 100 yds.

Posted: 3/8/2009 5:10:01 PM EDT

[#3]

I just replaced (last week) the factory trigger in my stag with a Timney and so far I love it. I have only put 100 rounds through it, but it breaks beautifully and consistently.

Posted: 3/8/2009 7:03:08 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
On a two stage there is a long take-up, with a crisp break. Unless you are doing a precision set-up, it's not the preferred 'combat' trigger.

WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE IN UPGRADING YOUR TRIGGER?

That will help us figure out how to best guide you.

There is not a long take up on my Geissele. You can put any weight you want on the first and second stage. I have a light take up and heavy second stage. A single stage USGI trigger does not have any advantages in speed or reset length over a propperly set up Geissele... just worse performance for precision.

Posted: 3/8/2009 7:11:24 PM EDT

[#5]

So, how does a two stage work then? It was my understanding that the first part of the trigger pull was fairly lite, and the second part was heavier. So, baiscly you pull up the slack and then it gets hard and it breaks. Is that right or am I completely wrong?

Posted: 3/8/2009 7:30:33 PM EDT

[#6]

Bill Springfield

http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=1180

Posted: 3/8/2009 7:31:07 PM EDT

[#7]

Or you could have a 2# take up and additional 1# break. It just depends if you use the heavy first or second stage springs. I use light first stage and heavy second. Geissele Hi Speed has a heavy and light spring for each stage... pick what you like.

Posted: 3/8/2009 8:18:02 PM EDT

[#8]

Thanks for the info.

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