I also find the SD-E (same as SSA-E with flat bow) too edgy for GP use even running the C springs. Before buying a $200++ trigger group you should give the $65 ALG-ACT a try. The improvement over the standard trigger maybe all you need.
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I also find the SD-E (same as SSA-E with flat bow) too edgy for GP use even running the C springs. Before buying a $200++ trigger group you should give the $65 ALG-ACT a try. The improvement over the standard trigger maybe all you need.
Agreed. I have a SSA-E and really like it, use it with a 8" 22lr upper, 8" 300 blk upper, and 10.3" 5.56 upper and all run great. Only issue I ever had was with bad Fiocchi 300 blk ammo, primers kept coming out and a piece dropped into the trigger and forced it to stop. After a thorough cleaning it's back to normal, although it's not the trigger's fault obviously, but maybe a trigger with looser standards like a basic mil-spec would have kept running? I doubt it, but idk.
The SSA-E is my favorite trigger. No problems with mine and outstanding up close or long range performance. I'm also a huge fan of the ALG - ACT. Yeah it's single stage and the trigger pull is heavier however, it's very smooth with no overtravel and ~ 1/3 the cost......
It really depends what you want to do with the lower and what kind of trigger you like. There is not one size fits all.
The Geissele SSA and its relatives (SDC, G2S, Super Tricon) are very nice triggers that are light enough to be crisp but not so light as to be a problem. The SSA-E and SDE are noticeably lighter and would be good for precision, but IMHO not general use. The G2S is relatively reasonably priced. I would definitely get it before even thinking about a RRA.
On the lower cost and single stage side, I have been very unimpressed with the ALG ACT having used three of them. The new Hiperfire EDT is an $85 trigger aimed at a similar market (lower cost, not super light) but has a significantly better pull and reset. If you want a medium weight single stage, or just can't spend $145 on a G2S, I'd look at the EDT.
As a general use rifle I would have to suggest the SSA (and its relatives) as SomeOtherGuy said. I currently have a SD-C in my rifle and, while I love it I am not sure the flat trigger is for me. You might want to see if there is someone in the area that has one of the flat-faced offerings to see if its right for you.
The ALG ACT was a great improvement over the standard Colt and DD triggers i had before. The SSA was even better yet.
Wilson Combat TTU Trigger is a fantastic trigger. Is it the best? I don't know. At this level, it's pretty subjective. But it's every bit as good as their 1911 triggers. There's lots of good reviews out on it and a little GoogleFu should yield several results.
I cant say anything about Geissele's other triggers but the S3G I have in mine is outstanding I honestly wouldn't want any other trigger in an AR.
I have an SSA and its great! However, I just got a Willson TTU Mil-Spec and I am in love with it!! I think I am more of a single sage guy. To top it off it has the best reset Ive ever seen on a AR trigger. All my buddies have Geissele but one by one they all are raving about the Wilson trigger.