So, I've read and makes sense you do not want a Tigger that is "too light" for a self-defense gun. What is a good pull weight? I'm reading/thinking about 4.5 lbs (maybe as a min)?
Also, 2 stage or single stage? Again for a Self-defense/door kicking/wtshtf AR-15.
TIA,
Todd
Not sure. If it’s rough and tumble stuff maybe just whatever comes on a complete decent AR should work. Thanks for your take on 4.5 and greater. Makes me realize I haven’t looked up best triggers for AR on YouT. Maybe that can be found on WPSN??
Geissele. Anything but the 3 gun should be GTG.
I know that I don't want my AR "running away with me" under stress.
I saw a dude w/ a light competition trigger in his AR rip off six or more rounds in the WPS One Man Room Clearing class two weeks ago. Watching his behavior, I am not sure he meant to do that.
I think I'd prefer a more control than a little higher rate of fire.
That is why I specifically stated, “Anything but the 3 Gun” All the other Geissele triggers will be 4.5, single or two-stage.
I took the 3 Gun off my competition rifle and replaced it with a Hiperfire, it was just two easy to bump and run. Sounds like you would like the SD-C or the Tricon. I have the Tricon in a AR-308 SBR and it’s the only trigger that didn’t break.
I’ve had several Geissele since I bought the first one from Bill in 2000. They are solid and the company backs them.
Don't know if you made the decision yet, bu there is a reason for a two stage trigger on most sevice rifles. It gives you the opportunity to turn back so to speak. In the case of home defense/self defense a two stage makes sense and adds a level of safety.
Thanks for input.
I've gone with a Geissele G2S (2-stage total of about 4.5lbs) in my primary HD AR15. Put about 800 rnd thru it in Rifle 1 & 2 and did a great job.
Currently have a Rise LE145 (4.5lbs single stage) trigger in my backup, but may consider switching it out for a LaRue (about 4.5-5lb 2 stage) instead that I happen to have.
Use what you train with, train with what you use. If you aren't comfortable using a certain trigger for home defense, why are you comfortable using it at all? If you train with your super light single stage competition trigger all the time, how proficient do you think you will be with your two-stage milder trigger when it really counts?