Stag trigger pull

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Tnslim

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I recently purchased a Stag 3L and while it's a decent shooter the trigger sucks. Seems to have about a foot of creep with a 40 lb pull. I did the spring and adjustable screw swap and while it did help with the creep I still have a hard trigger pull. Any other ideas other than a pricey trigger swap? Thanks.
 
I replaced the trigger on my Stag with a Rock River trigger, and replaced the trigger in my Remington R-15 with a Timney, and have switched out triggers on some others as well. I have put several AR's together and my biggest gripe is the triggers, as the standard trigger that comes with them usually sucks big time. I know a gunsmith who claims he can improve the AR trigger, and I've been tempted to let him try, but I usually just end up replacing them with something better.
 
There really isn't anything that can done that will turn a stock trigger into a light pull without being unreliable. I've tried the NiB coated triggers, and I've tried the JP springs. Once you start getting a light pull you start experiencing light primer strikes.
My advice would be to save your money and get an aftermarket trigger.
 
Get a ALG defense trigger, and the JP spring kit. It makes a very clean and crisp 3# with very good results. And they're much less expensive than a typical aftermarket trigger. I also like the Kies anti-walk pins. And the adjustable grip screw will take up and un needed creep.


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http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Kies_Nickel_Boron_Anti_Walk_Pins_p/kies-nibarpins.htm
 
Originally Posted By: Redleg84There really isn't anything that can done that will turn a stock trigger into a light pull without being unreliable. I've tried the NiB coated triggers, and I've tried the JP springs. Once you start getting a light pull you start experiencing light primer strikes.
My advice would be to save your money and get an aftermarket trigger.

I installed JP spring in more than a few ar rifles,never had any light primer strikes. For the cost they are worth a try
 
That's pretty much what I figured. The adj grip screw did take out 90% of the creep and the JP springs did lighten the pull a slight bit. I'll put some more range time in with it and will more than likely just leave it as is. Thanks for all replies.
 
Originally Posted By: TnslimThat's pretty much what I figured. The adj grip screw did take out 90% of the creep and the JP springs did lighten the pull a slight bit. I'll put some more range time in with it and will more than likely just leave it as is. Thanks for all replies.

That's probably going to be the best you'll be able to tweak out of a standard milspec trigger without removing material (not recommended).

You'll see a bit of an upgrade going to an ALG ACT trigger but you'll notice the biggest difference when you drop $100+ on a trigger obviously. There's a night and day difference between a $25 milspec trigger and $200 aftermarket trigger, as there should be.
 
Get a drop in trigger and take it out when/if you ever sell your ar and put it in your next one. I didn't want to spend the money either, but now I'm glad I did.
 
I have had several after market triggers and they were all world's better than milspec triggers. I will say though I have used JP springs and polished the engagement face of the trigger and gotten suprising results.

That said it isn't going to be as good as the many after market options but on a budget it can be done well IMO
 
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