Looking for help in choosing a sub $100 trigger.

[brycewise]

I am looking to replace a Mil Spec Trigger from a PSA LPK in my SD/Truck gun. It has a pistol length barrel and I don't need a Geissele SD3G or High Speed Match trigger... Just one that is a step up from the PSA one I have now. I have only used mil spec triggers and the one I have now works fine but I would say it has a heavier then desired pull weight around 7.5 lbs, with a "unpredictable" break and gritty pre travel.

Basically during the pull, there are times when it feels like its at the point where it should break, but doesn't still needing a bit more force.... Then on the next shot, breaks at a lighter then expected pull compared to the previous shot. The "Grit" doesn't help either... So I was looking at the ALG ACT... It seems like its got all the reliability of the Mil Spec but is more refined... ALG is pretty much Geissele lite, and I haven't used geissele products but I trust their reputation...

I figured with the ACT, if the full weight spring was too heavy, I would use either the purple ALG spring or a set of JP enhanced reliability springs and they would get me around 4 to 4.5 lbs. Neither spring seems to have much of a problem with light primer strikes with most ammo types when used in standard Mil Spec Triggers. I think light primer strikes with those springs would be even less likely in the ACT with its "Hard Lube" coatings vs. Phosphate Mil Spec... and the ACT being a Improved mil spec trigger, finding different springs should be easier to get the "right" Hammer and trigger spring weights to give the Pull I want.

What is your opinion...?

[BFS]

My opinion?

Dry fire the gun. 1000 cycles at least, with lubricant between the hammer and trigger surfaces. Not mindless cycling while watching TV, but actual deliberate, meaningful repetiitons, with a correct sight picture. 1000 or more cycles.

Your trigger will be 100% improved (read- broken in) AND you will have the benefit of significantly improved trigger control.

Or just buy an ALG.

Best case scenario- buy an ALG trigger AND dry fire. Can't lose.



In my experience-

1. All new AR single stage triggers are rough at first.

2. Training>Hardware

3. PSA triggers are actually pretty decent

4. Don't waste money on reduced weight springs.

5. Finger control/strength>reduced spring weight

[RobertTheTexan]

ACT is a good trigger. But I prefer the Hiperfire EDT2. I’ve had several ACT’s but just prefer the EDT2. It’s my go-to single stage trigger. Feels cleaner, I like the reset better. Probably the biggest thing for me is that it breaks at 4.5lbs which I prefer over the 3.5lb trigger that the ACT has. Personal preference. Either way you really can’t go wrong with either at their price.

ETA: the EDT2 would give you the 4.5lb without purchasing a separate set of springs. Like I said it is a clean breaking trigger, with positive reset. I think you’d be satisfied.


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[Wake27]

I’ve never used any of the ALGs but the BCM PNT is really impressive for the money.


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[gunnerblue]

LaRue has the MBT on sale for $99 recently. I’d look there- even without the sale they can be had for $125 with the “I can wait” option. It is an excellent trigger on par with the Geiselle SSA, in my opinion.

[RobertTheTexan]

My
In my experience-

1. All new AR single stage triggers are rough at first.

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[TomMcC]

MMMMMMM where have I seen this question before? Enjoy your ACT's.

[themonk]

LaRue has the MBT on sale for $99 recently. I’d look there- even without the sale they can be had for $125 with the “I can wait” option. It is an excellent trigger on par with the Geiselle SSA, in my opinion.

Best trigger for $99 hands down.

[Outlander Systems]

Go to the auto parts store.

Buy a tub of Lucas Red 'n Tacky for about $6.00

Get a Q-Tip

Dip the Q-Tip in the Red 'n Tacky

Put the red sticky stuff on any metal-on-metal surfaces of the FCG.

If you don't see a significant improvement in the trigger, shoot me a PM and I'll buy the leftover RnT from you.

[HeruMew]

ALG QMS.

It opened my eyes to what a real "entry-level" trigger can be.

I got the ALG "Quality Mil-Spec" with LPK from PSA awhile back for around 58 dollars or something.