Videos tagged with AR-15 Trigger

This guide details the installation of the Nexus Firearms Billet Kuna Lower onto a Springfield Kuna PCC. It covers magazine compatibility, focusing on CZ magazines and their 'Glock equivalent' status for PCCs, and highlights the benefits of the billet aluminum construction. The upgrade allows for AR-15 trigger and grip compatibility, ambidextrous controls, and a last bolt hold open feature, enhancing modularity and user customization. The review emphasizes the solid build quality and flawless performance after installation.

This video provides an instructional overview and demonstration of the Rise Armament REV 535 trigger installation. The process highlights the trigger's slide-and-snap design with spring-loaded pins for a quick and easy installation. It also details how to attach the modular, anodized trigger face.

This short video demonstrates a critical malfunction with an M85 rifle equipped with an FRT (Fast Rate Trigger). The demonstration shows that the FRT, in this configuration, causes the rifle to eject a live .223 round with every trigger pull, resulting in a single shot per pull. This failure effectively turns a potentially functional rifle into a non-operational 'wall piece', highlighting a significant reliability issue.

This guide details the installation of the Rise Armament Rev 535 'Slide and Snap' trigger, a product showcased at SHOT Show 2026. The trigger boasts a tool-less, sub-minute installation process on a fully assembled rifle, featuring modular and magnetically attached trigger faces. The MSRP is $279.99, with shipping expected mid-February.

This video explores the compatibility of AR-15 triggers with a 12-gauge shotgun, specifically the Derya Arms DY12. While the shotgun features AR-15-like aesthetics and some compatible components, a direct AR-15 trigger swap proved unsuccessful due to internal design differences, particularly with the hammer mechanism. The test highlights that visual similarities do not guarantee functional interchangeability of critical components like triggers.

This guide details an attempt to install an AR-15 trigger into a Derya Arms DY12Y 12-gauge shotgun. The process involves disassembling the shotgun, examining the lower receiver for compatibility, and attempting installation of CMC AR-15/10 triggers. The video highlights significant differences in pin retention and hammer design between AR-15s and this Turkish-made shotgun, ultimately concluding that direct AR-15 trigger swaps are not feasible without extensive modification.

This video provides an expert overview of the Rise Armament Rev 535 trigger, showcased at Shot Show 2026. Camille from Rise Armament details its revolutionary tool-less, sub-60-second installation process, facilitated by innovative side detents. The trigger features built-in anti-walk pins and interchangeable flat/curved blades secured by Torlock technology. It boasts a 3-pound pull weight, a fast reset, and a crisp break, making it a standout option for AR-15 platform users seeking an easy-to-install, high-performance upgrade.

This video provides an expert look at the Rise Armament Iconic Independent Two-Stage Trigger, showcased at SHOT Show 2026. The trigger features a unique design with internally and externally separate stages, promising a predictable first stage, a distinct wall, a crisp break, and a fast reset. It is presented as a premium upgrade option for AR-15 platforms.

This video demonstrates the rapid installation of the Rise Armament REV 535 'Slide Snap' trigger for AR-15 platforms. The trigger features integrated pins, eliminating the need for anti-walk or standard pins. The 'Slide Snap' design allows for tool-less installation by simply dropping the trigger into the lower receiver, depressing rear bushings, and snapping the front into place. Interchangeable trigger faces (curved or flat) are also highlighted, with the entire process showcased as achievable in under a minute, as evidenced by a 'Sub-Minute Install Challenge'.

This expert overview details the LaRue MBT-2S trigger, highlighting its origin as a cost-effective, premium-feel upgrade. The speaker, an experienced user, emphasizes its consistent 4-4.5 pound pull weight, solid wall, and clean break. Visuals confirm its application on AR-platform rifles and identify key markings.

This video details the development and specifications of the Geissele SSA-E trigger, highlighting its origins in military requirements for rugged, safe, and reliable two-stage triggers. It explains how civilian demand for a lighter, more refined version led to the SSA-E, noting its 3 to 3.5-pound pull weight and exceptionally clean second-stage break.

This video from AT3 Tactical explores the necessity and benefits of upgrading your AR-15 trigger. It positions the AT3 Tactical 2-Stage Nickel Boron AR-15 Trigger as a high-quality, more affordable alternative to premium options like Geissele. The content emphasizes the mechanics of a 2-stage trigger, highlighting its suitability for defensive applications due to a deliberate take-up, a distinct wall, and a crisp break. The speaker recommends considering a mid-tier upgrade before investing in high-end triggers for a first upgrade.