Giesselle SSA or G2S

Jaywalker · March 7, 2023, 11:42 AM

I think I'd enjoy shooting my AR better if it had a better trigger and Giesselle keeps coming up. I think I understand that the SSA is better for home defense and so forth and the SSA-E for target shooting, and that the G2S is like the SSA but undergoes less testing and inspection. If this isn't right, someone please correct me before I start down the wrong road.

Assuming what I wrote is reasonably accurate, can someone comment on the reliability/durability of these triggers? It will go on my single AR, replacing the gritty Mil-Spec trigger.

Willie Lowman · March 7, 2023, 04:58 PM

I put about 5000 rounds through a rifle with a G2S trigger and had no issues.

Now nearly all my AR's have SSA triggers. If you wait for them to go on sale, they are kind of reasonable.

100% would recommend Giesselle

rickyrick · March 8, 2023, 06:40 AM

I have a G2S, very nice trigger

FrankenMauser · March 8, 2023, 10:26 AM

They're fine.
The trigger will outlast a dozen barrels and your lifespan.

If you want a cheaper alternative that is nearly as good for feel and geometry (and will also last longer than you will), take a look at the LaRue MBT.

Jaywalker · March 8, 2023, 01:20 PM

I've read they have good sales. Does anyone know when is the typical next time they might have a sale?

It's good to read they last a long time - that was my one hesitation.

Willie Lowman · March 8, 2023, 05:05 PM

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Does anyone know when is the typical next time they might have a sale?

4th of july probably. Perhaps Memorial day... Black Friday.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/bran.../triggers.html they have them on sale sometimes too.

jetinteriorguy · March 9, 2023, 07:16 AM

I shot both triggers before purchasing and went with the G2S and have absolutely no regrets. But if you don’t mind spending the money look into Elftman triggers, they’re unbelievable in how smooth they are.

FrankenMauser · March 9, 2023, 10:09 PM

I bought a Gen 1 G2S-E when they were discontinued.
Probably my favorite AR trigger.

But I like 2-stage triggers.

I shoot a lot of surplus rifles and old commercial firearms with horrible triggers.
Having take-up in my better triggers helps keep me from causing premature discharge, because it is difficult to remember the pull weight and break feel for every rifle with a good single-stage trigger. I still have to remember for half a dozen, or so; but that is a lot easier than remembering for several dozen.

jonnyc · March 11, 2023, 12:16 PM

G2S...I also prefer that crisp 2-stage pull.

March 7, 2023, 11:42 AM	#1
Jaywalker Senior Member Join Date: November 16, 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 330	Giesselle SSA or G2S I think I'd enjoy shooting my AR better if it had a better trigger and Giesselle keeps coming up. I think I understand that the SSA is better for home defense and so forth and the SSA-E for target shooting, and that the G2S is like the SSA but undergoes less testing and inspection. If this isn't right, someone please correct me before I start down the wrong road. Assuming what I wrote is reasonably accurate, can someone comment on the reliability/durability of these triggers? It will go on my single AR, replacing the gritty Mil-Spec trigger.

March 7, 2023, 04:58 PM	#2
Willie Lowman Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2009 Location: Uh-Hi-O Posts: 3,006	I put about 5000 rounds through a rifle with a G2S trigger and had no issues. Now nearly all my AR's have SSA triggers. If you wait for them to go on sale, they are kind of reasonable. 100% would recommend Giesselle __________________ "9mm has a very long history of being a pointy little bullet moving quickly" --Sevens

March 8, 2023, 06:40 AM	#3
rickyrick Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2010 Posts: 8,237	I have a G2S, very nice trigger __________________ Woohoo, I’m back In Texas!!!

March 8, 2023, 10:26 AM	#4
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	They're fine. The trigger will outlast a dozen barrels and your lifespan. If you want a cheaper alternative that is nearly as good for feel and geometry (and will also last longer than you will), take a look at the LaRue MBT. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

March 9, 2023, 10:09 PM	#8
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	I bought a Gen 1 G2S-E when they were discontinued. Probably my favorite AR trigger. But I like 2-stage triggers. I shoot a lot of surplus rifles and old commercial firearms with horrible triggers. Having take-up in my better triggers helps keep me from causing premature discharge, because it is difficult to remember the pull weight and break feel for every rifle with a good single-stage trigger. I still have to remember for half a dozen, or so; but that is a lot easier than remembering for several dozen. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe. Last edited by FrankenMauser; March 11, 2023 at 01:48 PM.

March 8, 2023, 01:20 PM	#5
Jaywalker Senior Member Join Date: November 16, 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 330	I've read they have good sales. Does anyone know when is the typical next time they might have a sale? It's good to read they last a long time - that was my one hesitation.

March 9, 2023, 07:16 AM	#7
jetinteriorguy Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2013 Posts: 3,176	I shot both triggers before purchasing and went with the G2S and have absolutely no regrets. But if you don’t mind spending the money look into Elftman triggers, they’re unbelievable in how smooth they are.

March 11, 2023, 12:16 PM	#9
jonnyc Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,731	G2S...I also prefer that crisp 2-stage pull. __________________ 2024 PA Cartridge Collector Show; Aug. 16-17, 2024!!! Buy...Sell...Trade All Types of Ammunition & Ordnance PM or email me for 2024 show details.