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PCFIVEZ
12-23-13, 02:15
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What are the differences between the Geissele SSA and the SSA-E parts wise? Is it just the springs? are certain parts cut differently in certain angles?

For example, what will happen if I take the springs from an SSA-E and slap them onto an SSA? will the SSA perform exactly like the SSA-E???

Please let me know...THANKS IN ADVANCE...HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
Apricotshot
12-23-13, 07:34
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypb5HXdDJhc
youreacrab
12-25-13, 07:32
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypb5HXdDJhc

After watching the informative 30 minute video, I'm not sure this is the most direct answer to all of the OPs question. Here are the product sheets, which show that the same hammer spring is used (I realize this also does not answer the entire question):

http://d3cfki0l5o2ps6.cloudfront.net/media/files/super-semi-automatic-e-trigger-pf.pdf

http://d3cfki0l5o2ps6.cloudfront.net/media/files/Super_Semi-Automatic_SSA_Trigger-05-101.pdf
Archer1440
12-25-13, 16:39
There is a small dimensional difference on a particular critical engagement surface between the two designs, so no it is not just a difference in springs.
GH41
12-25-13, 16:52
Changing the springs will not change the way the trigger breaks. I wouldn't be surprised if both used the same springs. GH
E-man930
12-25-13, 20:03
Changing the springs will not change the way the trigger breaks. I wouldn't be surprised if both used the same springs. GH

They do not both use the same springs, the SSA uses heavier ones compared to the SSA-E.
youreacrab
12-25-13, 20:35
They do not both use the same springs, the SSA uses heavier ones compared to the SSA-E.

Which springs are different? Geissele says they both use standard weight hammer spring.
Onyx Z
12-26-13, 02:25
Which springs are different? Geissele says they both use standard weight hammer spring.

The hammer spring is the same since all Geissele triggers use a full weight hammer spring to provide reliable ignition (a lighter hammer spring will not strike some primers with enough force to ignite). I'm not sure if the sear spring is the same or not, but that small spring under the sear is what would change the feel of the second stage break.

Geissele specifically labels the two triggers as SSA & SSA-E (I have one of each), so I highly doubt the only difference is just the springs. BUT if it were, the trigger spring controls the stiffness/feel of the first stage and the sear spring controls the stiffness/feel of the second stage. So theoretically, the SSA trigger spring would be stiffer since the SSA has a stiffer first stage. As for the second stage, I believe there are slight dimensional changes in the sears themselves plus a different sear spring.

I've heard of people getting a different spring set directly from Geissele to change the feel of a certain trigger, so I would suggest calling or emailing them. They usually get back with you fairly quick.
cdb
12-26-13, 09:00
There is a small dimensional difference on a particular critical engagement surface between the two designs, so no it is not just a difference in springs.

That's right. They converted an SSA to SSA-E for me, it came back with a reworked engagement surface as well as different springs.
E-man930
12-26-13, 16:27
Disconnector and trigger spring is different...
PCFIVEZ
12-27-13, 11:46
my SD3G trigger came with 2 different springs...so what if i throw one of them spring on the ssa-e....something has to change right? that's all i am really saying here...is it worth buying an ssa-e when you can get the ssa at a lower price and maybe swap a couple components for it to operate like a enhanced trigger?