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Thread: Has anyone installed and used the AR Gold trigger?

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    Quote Originally Posted by wahoo95 View Post
    For me it's not an issue of it being too light. Instead its more an issue of the triggers action not being the best for precision slow fire. It was designed as more of a 3 Gun trigger. Mine had a very tiny amount of take up followed by a light unpredictable break. For precision guns I prefer a traditional 2 stage trigger which allows me to stage my trigger for the break as I prepare to take the shot. I can also work with a solid single stage trigger which has no take up and a crisp break, however the Gold isn't really either.......much like the Geiselle S3G.
    My experience with the AR Gold is the exact opposite. In my experience the AR Gold is more "crisp" than any other trigger I have tried, including the JP Single stage.

    I have never tried the Geiselle S3g, so I can't comment on the comparison. Nevertheless, I can say that, in my opinion, the Gold is crisp and the break is predictable. The reset is soft, but it is super short.
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    In my experience the AR Gold Trigger is a very well designed trigger. I have many thoughts on why I like the trigger but I will attempt to keep the comments in the context of your question for using it on a hunting rifle.

    After reading this thread went and shot the AR Gold to gather my thoughts and found that the most notable features that set the AR Gold apart form other triggers are the smoothness of the 1st Stage, the very crisp and predictable break, and the extremely fast reset.

    During my shooting I did not have an apples to apples comparison as I was also shooting the AR Gold along side a Geissele Super Dynamic 3 Gun trigger, which is a single stage trigger, but in the case of both slow and faster strings of fire I preferred the AR Gold Trigger over the Geissele. Even though the SD3G is an exceptional offering the AR Gold trigger is closest to a well tuned 1911 trigger that I have experienced in the AR platform.

    In my opinion I see no problem installing this trigger on a hunting rifle, because it offers a very very clean first stage and nice break. Ultimately, the choice is up to you and only your training and comfort level should dictate whether the equipment is suitable for your needs.

    Side notes:
    1) As mentioned by DavidThomas, the reset is different ("softer") than other triggers in the aspect that there is a lack of pushback after pressing your shot that you might be used to on other models.
    2) The trigger itself is quite a bit narrower than other triggers and might take some acclimation.

    Hope this helps in your decision.
    Last edited by Lu91; 11-05-12 at 21:24.

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    I tried one without knowing it, just messing around I got a 2-round accidental bump fire it was so light.

    For my SPR, Carbine, Rifle, 22 conversion, everything - I prefer the Giessele SSA or SSA-E.

    I'm even considering a two stage for my bolt guns I like them so much. Given the choice I wouldn't choose a single stage again.

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    Ar Gold trigger Problems

    Quote Originally Posted by The_Hammer_Man View Post
    The AR-Gold trigger is pretty close to flawless IMHO. I know most of the "high speed/low drag" crowd like triggers made by companies who's names start with G but it's a solid alternative.

    I like them because of the "belts and suspenders" safety features built into it. Also, I've not heard anyone with a "it's not reliable" story yet.
    Yesterday I would have agreed with you - I have one in my AR-15 and one in my LWRC REPR and have used them for a few years but - tried them today and they aren't working for some unknown reason. Had them, used them for a couple years now and all of a sudden they are spongy and don't function reliably???
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    mine was tried and went back.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jimmyp View Post
    mine was tried and went back.
    What caused you to send it back?

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    subjective decision but to me a $100 RRA trigger installed in a Noveske lower seemed better.
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    Interesting issue you're having... first I've ever heard of one of these trigger packs... packing it in so to speak.

    What was your round count?

    I'm not sure what the service life for one of these is. Think I'll email them to find out.

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    interesting trigger as well, I had the set screw about 1/2 way out of the body. Yes I fired my gun with the trigger in it, maybe its like broccoli, some likes it and some don't.
    Last edited by jimmyp; 12-01-12 at 18:47.
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