AR trigger "kit" vs "drop in"

[Saggins]

Having a terribly hard time making up my mind. I have been looking extensively at AR triggers, 2 in particular. One of which is a "kit" style where you assemble and install. The other is a completely assembled "drop-in". Both get fantastic reviews and both are very close to what I'm looking for. However, the "drop-in" costs just over double what the "kit" costs. Another slight difference between them (other than stated above) is the "drop in" has an adjustable pull weight, while with kit I would have to change springs. This is a precision AR build for mid-long range (but I don't have an unlimited budget according to my wife haha). Is a good "drop in" worth twice a good "kit"?

P.s. sorry for the double post, wasn't sure which forum category would be best.

 

[imashooter]

See reply in other post.

 

[herrwalther]

Go for the drop in. If you are spending the extra money to build a long range you are going to want a trigger that will allow you to find that "sweet spot" for shooting. Sure you can replace the springs but how lucky would you have to be to get the kit, shoot it, not like it, order new springs. Wait, put them in and try again at the range?

On my rifle build, I got a Del-ton 2 stage trigger kit. And fortunately I do like it. Or I am just not picky on rifle triggers.

 

[Varminterror]

Which two triggers are you considering? The Geissele Hi-Speed National Match 2 stage isn’t a “drop in” unit, and it’s certainly at the top of the class, both for performance as well as price.

You can find middle-road and high priced drop-in triggers, aka “self contained,” just as you can find middle-road and high priced conventional triggers. There are more low price conventional triggers simply because there’s more cost in production to build the unitized models, but when you get off of the first floor, there are representatives of each at many similar price points.

 

[Saggins]

Larue (I'd have to order)
https://www.larue.com/products/larue-tactical-mbt-2s-trigger/

Or

Trigger Tech (available in my local shop)
https://triggertech.com/collections/firearms/products/adaptable-ar-primary-trigger

 

[Jesse H]

Geissele. Arguably the best in the business.

 

[Chuck R.]

I've got Geissele SSA-Es (3), great two stage trigger that's not a "drop in", but it literally takes about 5 minutes to install.

Couple friends of mine just bought Larue's and I've installed them. They're very easy to install, no "slave pin" require, just a trigger group and a hammer, so 1 additional part to install over a contained trigger/hammer. They are for the price an excellent 2-stage trigger. I'm probably going to put one in my next build. One great feature is they came with 2 trigger springs light/heavy and a full powered hammer spring, so you can go light/heavy depending on your use. I have 3.5 Geissele's in my defensive carbine, but because it is a 2-stage don't feel it's too light. I've run a couple carbine classes with it now, and a bunch of matches and not had a problem.

 

[rabid wombat]

From cheapest to most expensive:

https://algdefense.com/alg-combat-trigger-act.html
https://www.larue.com/products/larue-tactical-mbt-2s-trigger/
https://geissele.com/.

If you drill through the Geissele site, you find they describe the different feel of the triggers in the “product flyer”

https://geissele.com/media/files/Super_Semi-Automatic_SSA_Trigger-05-101.pdf

“The second stage break is like a carrot rather than an icicle.” for the trigger above.

For the money. ALG is great, but it not a “match” trigger. The “I can wait” price is still on sale for LaRue ($99). The LaRue is a great balance for the money. You can not beat a Geissele.

All are very easy to install, though a slave pin or proper drift makes it a lot easier.

 

[Saggins]

Does anyone know if the LaRue pull weight can be lightened any further?