New AR trigger for $65

[briansmithwins]

Just got my two and installed them tonight as per the instructions. They do have way less grit and stacking than the generic triggers I was using in both ARs.

Are these anywhere as good as the $300-$400 dollar units? I don't have a clue because I've never spent that much for a trigger.

What I can say is that for $65 these are nicely made and finished triggers that are better than stock.

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/ALG-Comb ... act%29.htm

BSW

 

[HD_Ride]

The link you posted isn’t working, I assume this is the trigger . I’m no AR expert but I do know from my own experience for $200 (shipped if you shop around) you can’t beat the Geissele. I have two of them and wouldn't use anything less

 

[briansmithwins]

Yep, that is the one.

The point is I didn't want to spend $400 to get better triggers in two ARs. For about $145 shipped I could do both of the ARs I have.

BSW

 

[The_Next_Generation]

While these triggers are certainly an improvement over a completely stock trigger, they are nowhere near the quality of a CMC, Geissele, etc.

These triggers are usually 3.5lbs or less and have little, if-any overtravel, creep or grittiness.

For 65 bucks those triggers are tough to beat, but IMHO if you want a target trigger you have to spend the target-trigger bucks

 

[NeuseRvrRat]

RRA 2-stage national match trigger is another good option

 

[Welding Rod]

If you are talking about the ALG, I have one and wasn't too impressed.

IMO the barrel is the heart of the rifle and the trigger is its soul.

Knowing what I know now I would drop the extra for a better trigger break.

 

[Rule3]

I just put one of the ALG triggers in my stock gun and it is fine improvement. No it's not a match trigger but I did not want one in a stock AR. I have one in my Rem 700.

The ALG is actually made by Geissele.

It's always easy to say buy a Dillion or Benz

 

[Outlaw Man]

If you're looking for a target trigger, drop the money on a Geissele (or one of the other good ones) and don't look back. If you're looking for a simple single-stage trigger for a duty rifle, that ALG is a pretty good choice.

 

[SuedePflow]

What is "HardLubing"? Is that some sort of coating similar to NiB?

 

[yzguy87]

At the bottom of the ALG trigger page:


Note about HardLubing:
HardLubing is ALG's term for electroless Nickel plating with an integral modifier to the base nickel plate. Either Boron or Teflon is used to enhance surface hardness, wear resistance and corrosion resistance and also create favorable tribological properties of the trigger components.
Testing has shown that differential coating of the trigger parts contributes to the sharpness of the ACT's single stage pull. The trigger component is plated with Nickel-Boron which has a high surface hardness combined with excellent wear resistance. The color is a pleasing matte light grey that may be painted on non-functional surfaces if the shooter so desires (such as the trigger bow that is visible outside the lower receiver). The hammer, disconnector and trigger/hammer pins are plated with Nickel-Teflon which combines a low coefficient of friction with good wear resistance. The Teflon impregnation colors the metal a mottled, greyish/green. Parts coated with Nickel-Teflon cannot be painted. Both coatings are highly corrosion resistant eliminating the oil seal of traditional phosphated firearm components.

 

[atomd]

Once I got a Geissele...that did it for me. Very happy with their triggers.

 

[Warp]

The ALG is a fine trigger for $65.

But I'll save up for another Geissele SSA, mine is just too darn nice not to have on other rifles. If I'm going to spend ANY money upgrading an already-reliable standard "mil spec" trigger, I'm going to wait until I can do it right.

Though I might 'cheap out' and try the Geissele G2S sometime. Or maybe I'll just wait for PSA or somebody to have $180 SSA's again

 

[gotigers]

I have an ALG in one of mine. It is OK at best. It is marginally better than the S&W factory trigger or the PSA factory trigger. What makes it better is quality control. You know you will get a clean trigger. I was lucky with my other 2 factory triggers, but an ALG will be clean and crisp. It is worth the $65, but don't expect a huge difference.

 

[C-grunt]

ALG triggers are made by Geissele. They aren't match triggers, just good tuned up milspec triggers.

 

[hentown]

I'm going to try a real Geissele on my next build. I'm currently enamored with the JP trigger/hammer combo. Do want to try the Geissele, though.

I don't want a trigger pull more than 3# on any of my ARs.

 

[briansmithwins]

I don't want to go too light. The local rifle match will toss you for having a AD, which includes doubling or bump firing.

BSW

 

[Warp]

I don't want to go too light. The local rifle match will toss you for having a AD, which includes doubling or bump firing.

BSW

The ever-popular Geissele SSA is not too light.

But I realize you made this post below one that talked about 3 pounds or under. If you are responding to that, but didn't quote, I agree completely. At least as it pertains to me. I don't want a 3 pound trigger...and certainly don't want an <3 pound trigger...on my AR's either. As potential defensive rifles that's just way too light IMO

 

[henschman]

If it just makes an AR trigger as nice as an M1 or M-14 trigger, that is all I really want or need. Can anybody shed some light on how they compare? The factory trigger in my LR-308 really sucks, and I need something better.

 

[Warp]

If it just makes an AR trigger as nice as an M1 or M-14 trigger, that is all I really want or need. Can anybody shed some light on how they compare? The factory trigger in my LR-308 really sucks, and I need something better.

I haven't owned an ALG trigger, though I have pulled one...no way it is as nice as the trigger on my M1 (CMP service grade, Springfield).

Now, the Geissele SSA vs the M1...I prefer the SSA, but that is because it is a two stage. In terms of total travel, pull weight, and crispness, the M1 trigger is really pretty good, and in the same league as the Geissele in my estimation. At least mine is.

 

[MistWolf]

The ALG is not supposed to be a cheap alternative to a match trigger, nor are they supposed to be a huge improvement over the standard AR trigger. They are simply standard triggers with much greater control over the manufacturing processes to produce triggers with a consistent pull from unit to unit. Other standard AR triggers vary wildly in pull weight and pull feel- some are lighter, some are heavier, some are smooth, some are gritty and the pull of a single trigger can vary from shot to shot. The ALG is made to be smooth and have the same pull weight from shot to shot and trigger to trigger.

If you're lucky enough to have gotten a good standard AR trigger, you won't see a big improvement with an ALG. But if you don't want to roll the dice on a new combat trigger or need the same trigger pull in two or more ARs, or have a trigger with a rough pull, the ALG is an affordable, durable solution

 

[MistWolf]

...Now, the Geissele SSA vs the M1...I prefer the SSA, but that is because it is a two stage. In terms of total travel, pull weight, and crispness, the M1 trigger is really pretty good, and in the same league as the Geissele in my estimation. At least mine is.

Doesn't your M1 have a two stage trigger?

Myself, I like the M1 and M14 trigger better because they have a shorter reset than the SSA and SSA-E

 

[Welding Rod]

Every M1, M14, and M1A trigger I have pulled has been vastly superior to my ALG. But then they are 2 stage triggers where the ALG is single.

I have only owned 1 ALG (the coated version). I think an accurate description would be that it isn't quite as bad as a typical mil spec... That's about it. It certainly has its share of creep.

 

[119er]

Triggers are highly personal things. I have two ALG ACT's ($45) triggers and I like 'em. I have shot a few Geissele triggers and they are no doubt very sweet triggers. But compared to what I had versus what I got for my $45, I see no need to spend the extra money; especially on the couple of 16" carbines I have. I think I would like a more expensive one in a 20" NM style setup though.

 

[Z-Michigan]

I have an ALG ACT, it's o...k. I've had stock GI triggers that were just as good, though not many. I think the $45 QMS is a better bet, because I think grease on the sear surfaces beats the nickel plating any time.

I don't want to go too light. The local rifle match will toss you for having a AD, which includes doubling or bump firing.

I've run 2-gun matches with the SD-E (3.2 lbs total) and the SD-3 (about 3lbs, spooky in how it works) without ever having a AD/ND of any kind including any doubling or bump firing. Doubling is usually a defective trigger. Bump firing is technique, either deliberate or bad. If you have good technique you should be able to run a really light trigger with no issues. That said, lately I mostly use a standard SSA (4.5lbs) because I don't NEED any lighter for that style of shooting. (Yes, I have several lowers with Geissele triggers in each.)

As for M14 type feel - the Geissele SSA and bargain version G2S are very, very similar to an M1A/M14 type trigger, and maybe just a tiny bit better. Not much. The ALG ACT is not in the same league - it's a standard GI AR15 trigger with less grit than usual.

 

[cdb1]

I put a Timney 3 lb trigger in my AR and it is great. I don't think a 3 lb trigger is too light.