Based on your needs it seems as though you already have the best trigger for you.

 

Geissele and Timney skeleton are my "go to" triggers.

 

I hear a lot of really good things about the Wilson trigger. If it says anything, Larry Vickers of Vickers Tactical was asked about AR triggers and what he would personally run.

His answer was the only non Mil Spec triggers that he would ever run in his own AR's are Geissele and Wilson. You can take that for what it's worth!


You will do equally well with either and in this case it comes down to preference alone. I'd put the quality as equal.

 

I think I am going to give one a try on my next build. I have been really happy with the Geissele triggers but I want tot try a high quality single stage.

 

I think I am going to give one a try on my next build. I have been really happy with the Geissele triggers but I want tot try a high quality single stage.

I've been kicking around the same ideal. I just might do the same. Everyone I've talked to that has one really likes it. I like the design.

 

I am very happy with the Geissele SSA.......I have bought two.
The Wilson may be worth trying, would only consider a single stage for a target or hunting rifle only.

 

I am very happy with the Geissele SSA.......I have bought two.
The Wilson may be worth trying, would only consider a single stage for a target or hunting rifle only.

Why is that? Factory GI triggers are single stage and the TTU breaks at just about the same weight as the SSA.

Not questioning your judgment, just curious why you feel that way.

 

Just too light of a trigger for me to use beyond paper and hunting. Many of the single stage triggers I have tried, (have not tried the Wilson), have little to no take up, and a very light 4-4.5 pound trigger. For me, just too much liability. Maybe I am just more used to heavier triggers. The only single stage I have is a Timney, it is a 4 pound, single stage, it is in a lower used with a dedicated 22lr upper.

 

Just too light of a trigger for me to use beyond paper and hunting. Many of the single stage triggers I have tried, (have not tried the Wilson), have little to no take up, and a very light 4-4.5 pound trigger. For me, just too much liability. Maybe I am just more used to heavier triggers. The only single stage I have is a Timney, it is a 4 pound, single stage, it is in a lower used with a dedicated 22lr upper.

I don't see where 4.5 pounds is a liability. The trigger on my Glock pistols are around the 4.5-5.5 range and I don't hear of problems with liability issues and they are used for CC and Duty with those triggers. :whistling:

I can see where the Competition versions wouldn't be suitable for a duty/defense gun for the reason your stating but I'd hardly consider the 4.5 range too light.

 

Just too light of a trigger for me to use beyond paper and hunting. Many of the single stage triggers I have tried, (have not tried the Wilson), have little to no take up, and a very light 4-4.5 pound trigger. For me, just too much liability. Maybe I am just more used to heavier triggers. The only single stage I have is a Timney, it is a 4 pound, single stage, it is in a lower used with a dedicated 22lr upper.

Question. How long is the reset on the SSA trigger. In other words, is it so long that it’s possible to short stroke it during rapid fire?
I’m looking for a good trigger that will deliver fast follow up shots.

 

I don't see where 4.5 pounds is a liability. The trigger on my Glock pistols are around the 4.5-5.5 range and I don't hear of problems with liability issues and they are used for CC and Duty with those triggers. :whistling:

I can see where the Competition versions wouldn't be suitable for a duty/defense gun for the reason your stating but I'd hardly consider the 4.5 range too light.

That's why he said...

. For me, just too much liability. Maybe I am just more used to heavier triggers.

:whistling::wavey:

 

Besides GI triggers, I have 2 Geissele SSA-E's and a SD3G. The SD3G is too short and light for a defensive gun, and I don't even like running it in some matches because I've bump fired it accidentally a couple of times. The SSA-E is perfect for any use, but isn't cheap.

 

I don't see where 4.5 pounds is a liability. The trigger on my Glock pistols are around the 4.5-5.5 range and I don't hear of problems with liability issues and they are used for CC and Duty with those triggers......

It's not completely JUST the weight of the trigger. It is the weight of the trigger combined with a very short trigger pull!

How the heJJ can you even THINK of comparing a Glock trigger to a single stage AR trigger! The Glock trigger has a HUGE amount of take up! A quality one stage AR trigger has nearly none!

You are comparing apples to potatoes.

 

Question. How long is the reset on the SSA trigger. In other words, is it so long that it’s possible to short stroke it during rapid fire?
I’m looking for a good trigger that will deliver fast follow up shots.

It has a noticeable reset. You should have no problem clocking very fast splits with the SSA-E.

 

It's not completely JUST the weight of the trigger. It is the weight of the trigger combined with a very short trigger pull!

How the heJJ can you even THINK of comparing a Glock trigger to a single stage AR trigger! The Glock trigger has a HUGE amount of take up! A quality one stage AR trigger has nearly none!

You are comparing apples to potatoes.

I'm comparing by pull weight alone. Yes they aren't the same but it's a valid point. I do agree on the side of short travel to discharge. I too prefer a two stage trigger. :supergrin:

 

Okay then, a 4.5 pound 1911 trigger for duty/defense.:whistling:



Are they too light too? :whistling:

 

That's why he said...



:whistling::wavey:

Ahhhh, yes........ I know. :upeyes::upeyes:

 

I have no explanation to suit your needs. Get out and shoot a 4 pound single stage and a SSA. Best advice I can muster is get your own trigger time.

No idea why ya have such an attitude......ask a question then get pissy........typical GT.

 

You are comparing apples to potatoes.

and both go well with a roast pork.

 

I have no explanation to suit your needs. Get out and shoot a 4 pound single stage and a SSA. Best advice I can muster is get your own trigger time.

No idea why ya have such an attitude......ask a question then get pissy........typical GT.

I appreciated your response. :wavey:

 

and both go well with a roast pork.

Mmmmmm roast pork. That is always Okie approved! :supergrin:

 

I have no explanation to suit your needs. Get out and shoot a 4 pound single stage and a SSA. Best advice I can muster is get your own trigger time.

No idea why ya have such an attitude......ask a question then get pissy........typical GT.

First of all no one is getting pissy! It's all good! :wavey:

I'm not disagreeing with you on the single stage trigger on a defensive gun. I'm simply addressing your issue with a 4.5 pound break and why you feel it's too light for a defensive firearm?

I prefer the SSA for the same reason you do. I like to know when the trigger will break. Single stage could get someone into trouble if they don't practice with it enough especially under stress.


I shoot AR's quite a bit and if it says anything I have a SSA in all but one of my AR's which is a DMR and it has the SSA-E. For me, the SSA-E would be too light for a Carbine in a duty/defensive roll but is well suited for the DMR.

PS- Sorry if I came across as if I had a attitude with you. I didn't mean too!

:wavey:

 

Apologies,......guess my frustration about not being able to explain it in a way you would understand came through.

It's not JUST a light trigger break. It is a light break and the lack of any take up. Depending on how the carbine is set up, unintentional double taps are possible.

I had a SD-3G for a while with the intent in issuing it in a 9mm build. The hammer height was incomparable with the CMMG bolt. So, I tried that trigger in an AR10. Felt great, 1911 like reset. With the added recoil of the .308 I double tapped a few times.

I do prefer the SSA, would like to try a SSE, but since I have a spare SSA sitting in a parts bin, I can not justify ordering an E.

Once again, guess my frustration with not being able to clearly explain and you not understanding came off wrong.

It's all good........

 

It has a noticeable reset. You should have no problem clocking very fast splits with the SSA-E.

Thank you.

 

Apologies,......guess my frustration about not being able to explain it in a way you would understand came through.

It's not JUST a light trigger break. It is a light break and the lack of any take up. Depending on how the carbine is set up, unintentional double taps are possible.

I had a SD-3G for a while with the intent in issuing it in a 9mm build. The hammer height was incomparable with the CMMG bolt. So, I tried that trigger in an AR10. Felt great, 1911 like reset. With the added recoil of the .308 I double tapped a few times.

I do prefer the SSA, would like to try a SSE, but since I have a spare SSA sitting in a parts bin, I can not justify ordering an E.

Once again, guess my frustration with not being able to clearly explain and you not understanding came off wrong.

It's all good........

I agree.

Some might disagree with us on this but I feel a single stage trigger, especially a light one on a defensive/duty gun is a liability. I like my Jewell triggers on my bolt guns but and I'm fine with a single stage trigger on a precision rifle.

A light single stage isn't something I want on a carbine though. I'm sure if it's all someone trains with they can make it work but I found through my experiences that the two stage suits me better. I never cared much for the Mil-Spec trigger. It's too gritty and heavy for my tastes. I can make it work but still prefer my SSA.

It's all good!

:wavey: