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Why is larue never compared?

For the OP... sorry for side drifting the thread.

I do think LaRue can, at moments be their own worst enemy.

I have a couple of their 2015 5.56 barrels, quite a few MBT-2S triggers ( I hate that the edges of the trigger are not USGI shaped ), various uppers, and scope mounts.

All of those parts, I bought when LaRue prices were reasonable, and I consider them a bargain for the quality I got.
But the current prices , seem kind of high.

FWIW, I respect that Mark can operate his business as he see's fit, but the price increase's have sent me looking at other options.

The numerous LT204 LaRue C.A.N. QD SPR Mount 2285323, bought in early 2018...has since more than doubled in price. There have been "improvements" but... Geez.

Why is larue never compared?

I've been specc'ing up a CA build and been looking at the triggers. I'm not thrilled with the SSA (nothing wrong with it, just not "my thing"). How would you say the 2-stage compares to the SSA? Also trying to decide between an ALG ACT and the CA single stage...
The trigger scans testing by Trigger depot also did quite a few Single stage triggers as well.
https://www.ar15.com/forums/ar-15/Robotic-Testing-AR15-Triggers-Updated-5-1-2023/12-779525/

Why is larue never compared?

great bipods that can take an incredible amount of abuse and they don't move unnecessarily.

I love my ASTs, even swapped out all other triggers for them except 1 SSE
FWIW.. ( and I realize your dislike of PSA, so not stirring the pot )

PSA sells a Diamond like Coated version of the Schmid 2-Stage with a even lower claimed pull weight. I got one for $90.
The springs appear to be the same as all the other Schmids.
I have never seen any place else selling a Schmid DLC 2-Stage.
https://palmettostatearmory.com/sabre-claw-two-stage-trigger-black-dlc-coated.html

Sadly, I couldn't get the DLC version scanned.

As far as the Trigger scan of the "typical" Schmid 2-Stage, I sent Trigger Depot the PSA version, IE the least expensive Schmid 2-Stage NiB I could find. Note the grittiness of the pull.

And the second pull... is the Schmid/Gun Nuts - TF 2-Stage - Phosphate
IMGGPSA-2-Stage-NiB---Stock-2802674.jpg
IMGGSchmid-Gun-Nuts-TF-2-Stage---Stock-2802704.jpg

Leaving ammo behind

So since you’ve shot comp I would like to know what’s up with the white no shoot targets over the regular brown targets? Is that just to make the target trickier? If so, then why not just designate a head shot on that particular stage? Or if it’s supposed to be a hostage, then why does it get shot whenever and not FIRST like it should be? OP and I have had multiple discussions about the ammo thing, but this is another issue that neither of us have discussed with each other.

USPSA is meant to be "freestyle" - AKA shoot the targets in the location and order you think are the most advantageous. The rules do not allow a stage description to make headshots mandatory just by saying so. If the stage designer wants to force a headshot, then cover the body with a no-shoot. It's frankly a much better way to do things because it means there is zero ambiguity in the stage description.

There's also no concept of tactics. Just neutralize all the targets as fast as you can and accurately as you can. That breeds the best shooters. It's pretty undeniable.

There is a reason that SFOD-A and other Tier 1 units hire competition shooting championship to teach their guys how to shoot.
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Review of the Leapers Over-Bore Bipod

No, the problem is arguing in a 4 year old thread about the value proposition of a long since discontinued item.
Arguing to a 4 year old post is stupid, of course.

But WTF are you talking about being discontinued? The subject of the thread definitely isn't. Bought one myself last fall; actually works pretty decently. My only complaint is they won't sell the rifle mounts separately, which is pretty shortsighted.

https://www.leapers.com/products-utg-tl-bpob01-a.html