silverado427 10,682 Posted November 7, 2014 I'm thinking about getting a upgrade for one of my ar's. Does anyone have any experience with a timney 667s single stage trigger. https://www.primaryarms.com/Timney_667_S_Competition_Drop_In_AR_15_Trigger_3lb_p/667-s.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYMetsFan86 9 Posted November 7, 2014 man that is seriously tempting Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vlad G 345 Posted November 7, 2014 I have one I picked up off a prize table. A) That is an awesome price B) It is a bit strange to install. Every other trigger group I was able to slip under the safety, for this one you have to remove the pistol grip so you can pop out the safety so you can drop it in. Not a bid deal, just a bit odd. The other odd thing is that it is REALLY loose on the cross pins, but then it has two set screws that the whole thing up to tighten it and it becomes rock solid. I installed mine with KNS pins because why not and I had the pins. C) Trigger is very VERY nice. I shot a match or two with it and then I when back to my Geissele 3G-SD because I like it better for competition, but I plan to build a new lower for my "zombie apocalypse" rifle and I'll be using the Timney in it. It is really a very clean single stage trigger that does indeed remind of Timney's bolt action triggers. There is almost not take up, just a firm wall and a clean break. D) the weight is a bit odd. I didn't trigger gauge it, but I'm not sure they are honest with the weight. I have one that said 3lb on the label, but it feels heavier then that to me. Maybe it is because of the lack of takeup so you kind feel all the weight at once, I dunno. This might not be a bad thing, it is unlikely to fire it by mistake. I like it. I'm not sure I like enough to buy one vs something else, but that may be because I prefer two stage triggers, but it is certainly a very nice trigger and PA's price is very nice as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUTGERS95 890 Posted November 7, 2014 I tried one as well and agree, great price my .02 cents for what it's worth I prefer the jp with the speed hammer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Polak 3 Posted November 7, 2014 I love mine. I have the skeletonize do one. Clean break and almost no travel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob0115 1,105 Posted November 9, 2014 I had a skele trigger in a rifle I had sold. It was one of my favorites. I just orders this trigger the price is great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Polak 3 Posted November 9, 2014 eBay for $175 shipped Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n4p226r 105 Posted November 24, 2014 After reading the Timney scar issues I'm not sure if try one on my ARs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Polak 3 Posted November 24, 2014 After reading the Timney scar issues I'm not sure if try one on my ARsWorks perfectly in my ar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n4p226r 105 Posted November 24, 2014 I'm sure they do. But with reports of their scar trigger going full auto and little to no support from the company after it makes you second guess the rest of their products Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vlad G 345 Posted November 24, 2014 Timney has been making triggers for a long time. There are also a number of higher grade factory ARs sold with that trigger. Confidence matters so by all means don't get one if you don't trust it, but I doubt it is a systemic issue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n4p226r 105 Posted November 25, 2014 Timney has been making triggers for a long time. There are also a number of higher grade factory ARs sold with that trigger. Confidence matters so by all means don't get one if you don't trust it, but I doubt it is a systemic issue. not really a problem with confidence in this specific product, as I've heard great things about their AR triggers and their remington 700 triggers. I'm just throwing other points of view out there so some people that haven't heard the good, bad and ugly can't make their own decision. when you develop a trigger for a specialized gun, and it goes full auto on multiple different people, and you don't rectify it quickly or at all, then people should know about it. i wasn't ever going to get a timney for my ARs anyway, i am more than happy with my geissele triggers, but i had thought about one in a remington 700 prior to this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverado427 10,682 Posted November 27, 2014 I found this article on triggers . Trigger buying guide. http://www.recoilweb.com/ar15triggerguide-1/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fslater 62 Posted February 1, 2015 I shot a buddy of mines AR with a Timney in it and it was fantastic. Right then and there I made up my mind the mil-specs had to go. Unfortunately I'm poo and have to pretty much hide what I spend on guns from the little lady. I finally settled on a RRA 2 stage NM w/ JP 3.5 - 4 lb springs from JoeBobsOutfitters. Trigger = $95, Springs = $12, free shipping. First stage is as light as mil-spec take up, second stage brakes light and crisp and it goes bang every time with any type ammo I've used. I love it! There's not a thing wrong with the Timney and I still wish I could use um in my AR's just because they are single stage. But the RRA/JP's I'm using so far seem every bit as nice and cost $107 delivered. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted February 1, 2015 I have been contemplating triggers for my 24" bull barreled upper build. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 177 Posted February 2, 2015 Some suggestions... If you are into precision/target type work, take a look at the Geissele SSA-E. More on budget or looking for stock trigger pull weight but a greatly enhanced feel, look at the ALG ACT. There are many other options out there in the marketplace, but cannot comment as I haven't tried them. I own the two mentioned here and am extremely happy with their performance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrismNJ 0 Posted February 11, 2015 http://geissele.com/triggers.html thats what i have, excelent trigger in my opinion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,662 Posted February 15, 2015 Some flavor of Geissele is the answer to all trigger questions. My soocial guns get SSA (light 2 stage) or ALG ACT (improved mil spec single stage) triggers. For the money, the ACT can't be beat. It's a tremendous upgrade over a standard mil-spec. While it's not as nice as the SSA, the value is stellar, especially if you are pinching pennies. You can by 3-4 ACT triggers for one SSA/SSA-E. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites