I had a large pin Timney AR trigger left over from another gun and asked them if I could send it in to be modified to fit a small pin lower.

They are mailing the bushings to me at no cost so I can do the swap myself. That's really nice customer service.

After a couple thousand rounds I'd like to hear your thoughts on the Timney AR trigger. Most serious shooters have started seeing major problems with them. The biggest problem has been wear issues as it pertains to sear engagement and pull weight.
Interested in your first hand experience when you get to that point.

Perry

I've had one in my rifle for about three years and have shot thousands of rounds with it. Mine is just like the day I bought it. On another site a fella tried to tell me it wouldn't set off MilSurp ammo. I probably shot over 500 rounds of that with it and NEVER a misfire.

Now I'm not saying the trigger is indestructable but mine has been on two rifles and probably has around 3000 rounds on it. A few things that I'm very sure of....
1. You can bet money that if you ever have any trouble out of your trigger Timney WILL take care of you. The C/S at Timney is top notch.
2. Commando types get really whinny when you tell them a single stage trigger is good.

Terry

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Originally posted by TC1:
I've had one in my rifle for about three years and have shot thousands of rounds with it. Mine is just like the day I bought it. On another site a fella tried to tell me it wouldn't set off MilSurp ammo. I probably shot over 500 rounds of that with it and NEVER a misfire.

Now I'm not saying the trigger is indestructable but mine has been on two rifles and probably has around 3000 rounds on it. A few things that I'm very sure of....
1. You can bet money that if you ever have any trouble out of your trigger Timney WILL take care of you. The C/S at Timney is top notch.
2. Commando types get really whinny when you tell them a single stage trigger is good.

Terry

2. 100% true. Love the single stage and MUCH safe than having to take up slack in a high stress situation.

Perry

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Originally posted by perry:
After a couple thousand rounds I'd like to hear your thoughts on the Timney AR trigger. Most serious shooters have started seeing major problems with them. The biggest problem has been wear issues as it pertains to sear engagement and pull weight.
Interested in your first hand experience when you get to that point.

Perry

A friend of mine is hearing the same thing about the Giessle adjustable trigger. One has to wonder how much operator abuse factors into these things; or if the internet blows up the occasional product problem into a full blown design flaw.

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Originally posted by tiggertate:

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Originally posted by perry:
After a couple thousand rounds I'd like to hear your thoughts on the Timney AR trigger. Most serious shooters have started seeing major problems with them. The biggest problem has been wear issues as it pertains to sear engagement and pull weight.
Interested in your first hand experience when you get to that point.

Perry

A friend of mine is hearing the same thing about the Giessle adjustable trigger. One has to wonder how much operator abuse factors into these things; or if the internet blows up the occasional product problem into a full blown design flaw.

Agreed. Let us know after a couple thousand rounds.

Perry

+10

I favor the Geisselle trigger, mainly because I cut my teeth on M1 and M1A rifles.

Most people do better with a 4.5 to 5# single stage. The stock triggers are way too heavy - you do need to have some ability to hit the target.

My favorite single stage trigger is the JP system. You can order your pull weight from light competition, to varmint and to duty (high stress) weights of pull.

Just as good is the single stage from Accuracy Speaks in Phoenix, AZ. It is more geared to the competitor.

Those three brands are the best, with the KAC in the hunt as well.

All the "encapsulated" drop in trigger systems are decent; why not buy an extra one. If your primary trigger craps out, it is a ten second change over to an almost identical replacement.

The biggest "trigger problem" is when a primer blows, or some other piece of crud falls into the assembly. DPMS makes some lower receiver "rugs". These cost about $5.00 and do a good job of preventing primers and other debris from preventing your trigger from functioning.

Out

I've only had a couple of dealings with Timney but both times their customer service was top notch.