The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Adjusting the Trigger Pull on a AR-15

Unlicensed Dremel · June 2, 2014, 11:45 AM

Well, if you get a JP Enterprises "4.5 lb" spring kit, AND do a little polishing etc. yourself (be careful and go slowly as always), for under $15 you can get it down to around 6-6.5 lbs, give or take, which is pretty decent, assuming you already have the tools. You will not get a standard AR15 trigger to sub-6 lbs, so don't try. Too risky.

Don't get the "3.5 lb" spring kit - it is said to not be reliable *enough* for a serious rifle.

Youtube vids will guide the way.

But if you can spend more than $15, then yeah, just buy a whole drop-in trigger - but they're pricey - then you can get a beautiful 3 pounder. I personally don't like less than 3.5 or 3.0 lbs on an AR - that's too light for a rifle of that type, seems to me.

June 2, 2014, 11:45 AM	#11
Unlicensed Dremel Junior member Join Date: February 13, 2014 Location: Flathead Valley, MT Posts: 2,187	Well, if you get a JP Enterprises "4.5 lb" spring kit, AND do a little polishing etc. yourself (be careful and go slowly as always), for under $15 you can get it down to around 6-6.5 lbs, give or take, which is pretty decent, assuming you already have the tools. You will not get a standard AR15 trigger to sub-6 lbs, so don't try. Too risky. Don't get the "3.5 lb" spring kit - it is said to not be reliable enough for a serious rifle. Youtube vids will guide the way. But if you can spend more than $15, then yeah, just buy a whole drop-in trigger - but they're pricey - then you can get a beautiful 3 pounder. I personally don't like less than 3.5 or 3.0 lbs on an AR - that's too light for a rifle of that type, seems to me.