G2 Trigger vs. Arsenal 2-Stage

[matt]

Well, I think I am going to officially give up on the Tapco G2 triggers. The G2 is proof that most people think that light = good trigger. For some reason people sing its praises in spite of the fact that it lacks any sort of tactile feel both before it "breaks" and when it resets.

I have purchased 3 AKs that came with them installed. All three exhibited carrier drag that was cured simply by getting rid of the G2. Even the G2 that I have that was polished and tuned by Mark Graham exhibits carrier drag.

It does have a good rep for reliability and I do like the little tube that holds the trigger group together even when it is out of the rifle but other than that, I think it must be one of the worst FCG that I have used for any weapon.

On the other hand, both Arsenal US made 2-stage FCGs that I have used have been great. I read online about people complaining that they are heavy, gritty, and exhibit trigger slap but my sample of 2 are very, very shootable with no slap. There is a very predictable break point that makes shooting easy and the break itself is reasonably light and crisp. It is a great trigger for a battle rifle.

The Arsenal 2-stage isn't as easy to install or find as the Tapco but it is easy enough on both counts. It isn't as light either but frankly, I have no problem with that since they are not at all hard to achieve great results with. I do wish that I didn't have to let the trigger all the way back out to reset it but other than that, I really like them.

Do you guys have any thoughts on the G2 or Arsenal 2-stage triggers? Are there any other triggers that I should look at?

[Hawkeye]

Guess I am on the other side of the fence. I found my Arsenal triggers to be servicable, but the G2's to be a significant improvement. I really like the G2's.

[UnforseenWeather]

I've never tried a Tapco trigger, but yesterday I cleaned my Arsenal trigger up quite a bit with a small fine file and a wet stone. It's not as good as the Krebs (obviously) but it's decidedly cleaner than it used to be.

I'm much happier with it now than I was - there was a ridge on the hammer interface that caused a very crunchy trigger pull. Got to get it out to the range now.

[Hawkeye]

Thats the trick to the Arsenals. Take the hump off the trigger, and the hook off the sear. Makes for a much nicer trigger then.

[matt]

I must be weird because I like them just the way they are. Though none of mine have been as gritty as some people make them out to be.

[Diz]

This can be a shooter-assistive device. I am like Haweye, in that I like the nice, even, straight pull with surprise break of the Tapco G-2. Others like the build up and break of the Arsenal. As long as you can shoot well with it, use whatever you like best!