LaRue MBT is still an option at $115?
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This seems like a personal preference issue lol.
I run MBT-2S triggers in all my AR lowers right now, but I also bought them when they were $80 or whatever. For that kind of money they can’t be beat, and I kind of like the wide, flat face they have. They often pop up “used” for $80-100 as well.
So are they still viable? Yes. Whether or not they fit your preferences is a different matter.
I agree that it's a personal preference issue, but I also agree that the LaRue trigger face is too wide for my liking. They are both great triggers, and I have a couple Larues, but I prefer Geissele. G2S goes in most of my AR's, ssa-e goes in precision ones.
For reliability, I highly recommend either of these over the cassette type triggers
For reliability, I highly recommend either of these over the cassette type triggers
Fair enough. I don't know anyone who has shot them side by side and didnt come away saying the G trigger was much better. Yea they were a great value for 75 bucks( and why I have a bunch of them) but it's not worth saving $50 for a heavier trigger that is poorly sculpted.
A GI trigger is viable...doesn't mean I will run one.
Also fair enough lol.
I just meant that if the OP liked ‘em, they’ll definitely get the job done without breaking the bank. I’m with you that a G trigger (particularly the NM) is better by a good margin. For a dedicated precision gas gun, that’s what I would run. For a more general purpose DMR/SPR/whatever rifle and below, a well broken in or properly cleaned up Larue does alright, especially at the $80 mark.
At $115 though, if you don’t just *really* prefer the feel of the Larue, I agree that waiting for a sale on the SSA is a better deal.
I used a bunch of LaRue triggers for years. Loved them then I used Geissle. I prefer the Geissle now
I have tons of both. I prefer the MBT-2S with a JP spring.
I actually have 2 Geissele SD3G sitting here that need to go back for warranty. They go full auto regularly. Twice on my son just 2 days ago. Ive been shooting G for many years, but really hard to beat a Larue with JP spring pack.
I actually have 2 Geissele SD3G sitting here that need to go back for warranty. They go full auto regularly. Twice on my son just 2 days ago. Ive been shooting G for many years, but really hard to beat a Larue with JP spring pack.
IMHO, Centurion Arms AST @$93.50 is a better buy, and a better trigger, than Larue's MBT @$115.
However, I prefer to spend the money and buy Geissele SSA-E or SD-E. They are much better triggers for a precision or SDM type AR15. And on sale they can be found from time to time during the year in the $200. or less price point.
However, I prefer to spend the money and buy Geissele SSA-E or SD-E. They are much better triggers for a precision or SDM type AR15. And on sale they can be found from time to time during the year in the $200. or less price point.
Comparisons are usually subjective, but if you look at the data generated from robotic testing rigs, like a Dvorak TriggerScan, you can get objective values to compare. Not necessarily a substitute for how a person determines what they like, though. They do show the repeatability and abnormalities of a single example over long string tests, which is something I find the most useful. An example of a LaRue MBT graph:
I have several MBT-2 and one MBT-2S, and a couple Geissele SSA-E. Prefer the Geissele for pure precision work, but prefer the LaRue for all around. Don't mind the wide blade like DBD does. And prefer the straight blade to the curved one, in the LaRue.
Never tried other Geissele or A2G.
Never tried other Geissele or A2G.
I think I have a Larue in every lower because they’re a good general duty trigger at the price of $80 or so they were all purchased at. At least the newer ones have the shoe rounded on the edges. Any more than that I’d just wait till the SSA-E’s go on sale. When a Larue gets a lot of rounds and broken in, they can be nice. Out of the box, not the best.
Have had one lower where the shoe was too wide to fit and had to sand the shoe down, a CMMG .45 Glock mag lower.
Have had one lower where the shoe was too wide to fit and had to sand the shoe down, a CMMG .45 Glock mag lower.
Let me offer another thought after this afternoon's range session. Shot an AR with LaRue MBT-2, and my 6.5 Creedmoor with TriggerTech Diamond set pretty low. I swapped rifles for barrel cooldown.
When shooting the LaRue (which I did first) with no other trigger to compare, it feels great. Just enough resistance in both stages to not touch one off accidentally. My dislike of Geissele SSA-E for all-round is because that 2d stage is so light and I find myself doubling accidentally sometimes. Probably due to many more hours on the LaRue than the Geissele overall.
After shooting the TT Diamond in the bolt gun, the LaRue felt way too firm/resistant and I struggled to get nice trigger presses w/o rifle wobble. Yep, I was firming the rear bag. But suddenly the LaRue felt like molasses in winter.
This gave me a new POV on the LaRue and I know now why some just find it too sluggish/firm.
When shooting the LaRue (which I did first) with no other trigger to compare, it feels great. Just enough resistance in both stages to not touch one off accidentally. My dislike of Geissele SSA-E for all-round is because that 2d stage is so light and I find myself doubling accidentally sometimes. Probably due to many more hours on the LaRue than the Geissele overall.
After shooting the TT Diamond in the bolt gun, the LaRue felt way too firm/resistant and I struggled to get nice trigger presses w/o rifle wobble. Yep, I was firming the rear bag. But suddenly the LaRue felt like molasses in winter.
This gave me a new POV on the LaRue and I know now why some just find it too sluggish/firm.
I like my triggers like DBD likes his wimmen... fat as you can get.
Seriously, I own (6) Larue MBT-2S, (3) Geissele SSA-E, and (1) Geissele SSA. The SSA-E is a tad nicer feeling and feels about 20% lighter (if that is your thing). I don't think 95% of the population could tell the difference between the SSA and MBT-2S if they were blindfolded.
I have almost zero experience with the stuff from other manufacturers, but I hear that there are a few other good options out there.
I grew up shooting smaller-level matches on the east coast with standard military triggers. It is the Indian a lot more than the arrow.
Seriously, I own (6) Larue MBT-2S, (3) Geissele SSA-E, and (1) Geissele SSA. The SSA-E is a tad nicer feeling and feels about 20% lighter (if that is your thing). I don't think 95% of the population could tell the difference between the SSA and MBT-2S if they were blindfolded.
I have almost zero experience with the stuff from other manufacturers, but I hear that there are a few other good options out there.
I grew up shooting smaller-level matches on the east coast with standard military triggers. It is the Indian a lot more than the arrow.
Put the JP spring in your Larue and it makes it that much more amazing. Been doing this for years and is my go to.
JP Enterprises 3.5lb Reduced Power AR-15 Spring Kit https://share.google/utTNVase7GdRp6ElW
JP Enterprises 3.5lb Reduced Power AR-15 Spring Kit https://share.google/utTNVase7GdRp6ElW
My dad is not an AR guy. But, he asked me to put together a box of parts he inherited from his brother. I brought him 4 ARs to try the triggers on. I gave them to him in no particular order, did not tell him what they were, what they cost, or what my preferences are. I had a Rock River National Match, a Geissele G2S, an Geisssle SSA-E, and a nicely broke in mil-spec trigger. It was no question that the SSA-E was the winner. He didn’t what it cost; just said “buy it and bill me.”
This is why I favor the Geissele SSA and SD triggers. The Geisseles are designed to give you the best performance they can with milspec springs. No matter the conditions or ammo, they make the rifle go bang while providing a pretty good feel.
I have an SSA that I bought when the first batch was released and it's still going strong after many tens of thousands of rounds.
