Why do people recommend 2 stage triggers on an AR15, when it isn’t necessarily a precision or long distance rifle? Not withstanding 20” barrels or calibers other than .223/5.56.
This makes zero sense to me,
Everything I’ve ever seen says to put a single stage trigger in a battle rifle, or a two stage in a distance/precision/sniper rifle.
So what gives? Enlighten me or confirm my thinking.
Honestly I just like this one for how it feels.
https://palmettostatearmory.com/sabre-claw-two-stage-trigger-black-dlc-coated.html
People will glom onto anything that might help with “less than ideal” marksmanship. Fact is, very few people shoot close to the accuracy of their rifles.
Outshoots me regardless
I like them for hunting as the wall between the breaks gives me a chance to make sure the shot is focused and I have very little takeup to refire as needed.
Comes down to personal preference and cost. Usually the after market triggers offer reduce creep and a cleaner break than the stock Mil-Spec good for combat triggers.
A stock AR trigger can by quite gritty and you feel all of the take up. A well cut and polished trigger like the Colt H-Bar Match single state triggers I’ve fired are superb. The Chinese SKS comes with a two stage trigger but and you don’t hear the fanboys in the forums singing praises to it. Again, comes down to the tuning of the trigger to produce a predictable clean break for firing.
I have a Rise Armament trigger on 2 AR’s and they are great, but I just got a PSA AR pistol with an EHP and it’s every bit as good as the LE-145. I don’t need a 2 stage for this kind of shooting and as @Rufus said, the rifles are more accurate than I am. Besides, I like cqb training best anyways. A lot more action, target shooting is boring to me.
“Feel” is Good Enough. Particularly if you’re chambering isn’t the typical 5.56.
Many of us have been trained on both types of triggers from shooting different weapon platforms. On my sidearm I prefer a single stage trigger. It is easier to me to be accurate with a single stage trigger on handguns.
On a rifle I prefer a two stage trigger because it actually lets you be more accurate than a single stage. I think that this will explain it better than I can.
.wo-stage triggers offer several advantages over single-stage triggers, particularly for precision shooting and competition:
Increased Control: The two-stage design allows for a more deliberate and controlled shot. The first stage takes up the slack in the trigger and prepares the shooter for the second stage, where the actual shot is fired. This reduces the likelihood of accidental discharges and allows for more precise aiming.
Reduced Trigger Weight: Two-stage triggers can have a lighter overall pull weight than single-stage triggers without compromising safety. This is because the first stage takes some of the weight, leaving less weight for the second stage where the shot is fired. This can make the trigger feel lighter and smoother, improving accuracy.
Consistent Break: The distinct stages of a two-stage trigger provide a more consistent and predictable break, making it easier to control the shot and achieve greater accuracy.
Reduced Fatigue: The lighter pull weight and consistent break of a two-stage trigger can reduce fatigue during extended shooting sessions, allowing for better focus and accuracy.
While two-stage triggers offer these advantages, they may not be ideal for everyone. Some shooters prefer the simplicity of a single-stage trigger, especially for rapid-fire shooting or self-defense situations. Ultimately, the best trigger choice depends on the individual shooter’s preferences and needs.
Accuracy is more important to me than just putting lead down range. Ammo conservation is always in the back of my mind. To me I always want to make each shot count. You can rapid fire with a two stage trigger consistently and accuratly. It may not be as fast as a single stage trigger but I prefer the consistent trigger pull. I don’t have single stage and two stage rifles. I olny have rifles with two stage triggers. My precision rifles all have two stage triggers for the accuracy advantage. My AR all have two stage triggers also. That consistency from weapon to weapon helps me be more accurate. Every trigger is basically exactly the same only the takeup and the poundage may vary a little. I fire each rifle the same way each time. I always go with consistency so that all of my rifles are set up the exact same way. Optics may be different but the builds stay the same. Grab any rifle without looking and you already know exactly how it is set up.
To me it’s a “are you sure about that” before you blow a quarter inch hole into paper, wood or flesh.